I have read mutilpe sites and mutilpe things. What I am most concerned about is do you grout around the outside wall, cabinets etc. or do you put some type of caulking around the outside walls and cabinets. We have a 1/4 inch space to grout. I believe I should use a sanded grout right? Should I add any mixtures to the grout in the kitchen and laundry area to avoid any bacteria growth etc?
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Some grouts have Bioblock already in them to prevent bacteria.
I would leave a 1/4 gap between the floor and the wall, so don't grout right up to the drywall. I did that in a little area of my bath and it has cracked there, not a big deal since I am covering it with trim. Caulk would have been a better choice for that gap for me.
read your bag of grout for instructions.
I would leave a 1/4 gap between the floor and the wall, so don't grout right up to the drywall. I did that in a little area of my bath and it has cracked there, not a big deal since I am covering it with trim. Caulk would have been a better choice for that gap for me.
read your bag of grout for instructions.
all corners and places where the tile meets other materials you will want to use a colored caulk to match the grout.
Most grout manufacturers make colored caulks to match their grout ... start there.
http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=colored+caulk+grout
grout joint size determines grout type ... sanded grout should be use for 1/8" joints and wider ... anything narrower than 1/8" use unsanded grout.
seal your grout joints to prevent anything seeping into them to start bacterial and microbial growth, such as Aqua Mix Grout Sealer ... http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=aqua+mix+grout+sealer
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Most grout manufacturers make colored caulks to match their grout ... start there.
http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=colored+caulk+grout
grout joint size determines grout type ... sanded grout should be use for 1/8" joints and wider ... anything narrower than 1/8" use unsanded grout.
seal your grout joints to prevent anything seeping into them to start bacterial and microbial growth, such as Aqua Mix Grout Sealer ... http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=aqua+mix+grout+sealer
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There are two ways to do any job. The right way and the wrong way. Do it right everytime.
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http://flooringworld.org/
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