Lay tiles with their cut edges against the corner or ceiling.
Floor tile grout against tub.
The process of properly tiling around a tub begins before you set the first tile.
Next rinse the area thoroughly and use a cloth to wipe the surfaces clean.
I just removed cracked grout not a fun job from the tub wall seam that s been there since 1966 when the house was constructed.
Keep a 1 4 inch joint around the perimeter against the wall and a 1 8 inch joint up against the tub.
In this post we ll explore common questions homeowners ask handymen including whether you can caulk over grout what to do when you notice a gap between your bathroom tile and your tub if you can use grout or caulk between your floor tile and your tub and why you shouldn t replace grout with caulk.
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Grout is the better choice for wet areas.
Unsanded the best type of grout for your ceramic bathroom tiles depends largely on the.
Allow the paste to set for a few minutes to work its magic and then give the grout lines one more agitating scrub for good measure.
If you prefer the look of grout however you may still be able to pull it off.
Generally the tiles that are against the tub should be no smaller than a half width of tile.
It is important to lay out the tile pattern in advance so that you don t end up with a small or uneven sliver of tile against the tub.
Extend the horizontal layout line to the end walls draw the plumb lines then set the tiles for these walls using the same procedure as above.
Finish setting the tiles in the other quadrants of the back wall.
Grout is not appropriate at this location.
3 dry lay some tiles in a row with grout joints between them.
Though grout is more porous than caulk it s best for tiled shower walls and floors.
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This is largely because of the way grout binds with backer board.
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While caulked seams fail yearly now you know why and get replaced repeatedly to remove the unsightly trapped gunk.
This might include any grout along shelves corners and floor tiles or the grout and tile that surrounds the shower drain.
Most grout manufacturers now make a line of matching grout caulks in both sanded unsanded varieties.