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Tile Grout: Sanded vs Unsanded DJ Redlocks 07-17-2008
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Posted by DJ Redlocks on July 17, 2008, 9:37 am
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I am having ceramic tile flooring installed in my bathroom as well as my =
kitchen. The contractor is suggesting 3/8" joints. What is the =
difference between sanded and unsanded grout? Which do you recommend?

Thanks,

John
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Posted by RickH on July 17, 2008, 9:47 am
> I am having ceramic tile flooring installed in my bathroom as well as my =
kitchen. The contractor is suggesting 3/8" joints. What is the difference b=
etween sanded and unsanded grout? Which do you recommend?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John

Thats an awfully big joint that would usually call for sanded grout.


Posted by DJ Redlocks on July 17, 2008, 10:00 am

Thats an awfully big joint that would usually call for sanded grout.

I better check with the contractor. Maybe he said 3/16".
Would that make a difference? I will be using 12" x 12"
tiles.

Thanks.



Posted by EXT on July 17, 2008, 11:57 am
Personally, I prefer as small a grout line as possible. Tile is glazed and
easy to clean, grout is not and tends to get dirty and stained easily, so
the less grout the better for me.
I would NOT go for 3/8" or even 3/16" if smaller were possible.

>
> Thats an awfully big joint that would usually call for sanded grout.
>
> I better check with the contractor. Maybe he said 3/16".
> Would that make a difference? I will be using 12" x 12"
> tiles.
>
> Thanks.
>


Posted by Tom on July 17, 2008, 12:34 pm
DJ Redlocks wrote:
> I am having ceramic tile flooring installed in my bathroom

if wet space, use unsanded grout.

would also recommend you use porcelain tile



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