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Filling between door threshold and tile floor? Ben 06-23-2008
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Posted by Ben on June 23, 2008, 7:10 am
The front door in my house leads to a small tile landing. There is a
space between the threshold and the tiles, which I believe was filled
with grout when the floor was installed. Should I refill this with
grout, or something else?

Many thanks for the advice,
-Ben

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Posted by ythread on June 23, 2008, 12:55 pm

> The front door in my house leads to a small tile landing. There is a
> space between the threshold and the tiles, which I believe was filled
> with grout when the floor was installed. Should I refill this with
> grout, or something else?
>
> Many thanks for the advice,
> -Ben

How large is the space?



Posted by Ben on June 23, 2008, 2:05 pm
>
> How large is the space?

1/8 or 1/4"


Posted by ythread on June 23, 2008, 2:18 pm

>
> How large is the space?

1/8 or 1/4"

I'd probably use grout but why did the existing grout come out? How did you
discover the space? If the grout came out because of movement of the jam
it's just going to come out again. You might need to use a harder compound
and find a way to nail the jam down. Jams move sometimes because they are
not installed properly and cause the grout to crack around them. If the jam
moves when you step on it there could be a space underneath that needs to be
filled. I'm just guessing from personal experience. Otherwise, if the jam is
secure just use grout or any compound. I like to use Household Putty (Bondo)
in difficult spots but it can come out too. Another way could be to cover
the space with a piece of threshold material.



Posted by ythread on June 23, 2008, 2:20 pm

>
>
>
> > How large is the space?
>
> 1/8 or 1/4"

Grout is good. Silicone caulk is better.

I was going to say caulk but if it's in an area that collects dirt or gets a
lot of traffic I would use something else.



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