cracked grout question

Posted by Steve on April 16, 2008, 10:22 pm

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The general consensus is to use grout in the field, and sanded caulk where
different materials meet or where surfaces change direction.
Different materials expand with temperature at different rates. Caulk is
flexible and gives a little. Grout doesn't give at all. It's really just
pretty concrete. You don't have to use caulk around the slate trim, but it
should be used where tile meets glass or metal.
Surfaces going in different directions, even if of the same material, will
expand in different directions, cracking grout over time. Use the flexible
caulk there.
The most likely repair is to carefully chip out the grout in the places
giving you trouble, to be replaced with caulk. The people who sold you the
grout will be happy to sell you matching sanded caulk.
--
Steve B.
New Life Home Improvement

Posted by swit3 on April 17, 2008, 12:20 am

Thank you to all who replied. To answer the one question, I hired a
local handyman (there's a connection to the family), so for various
reasons I'm moving on. Probably would have been better to hire a
professional contractor, I know.
I thought it would easier if I posted a detailed photo, worth a
thousand words. Unfortunately, I do not have any photos of the
cracked grout since I already started removing the tile (long story).
http://www.cmsflm.com/

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