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Can you use ge silicone 11 supreme to shower floor in stead of grout?
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Can you grout a floor if a tile is loose?
You risk having the loose tile cause the grout to chip out. Find a way to secure the tile first.
What type of grout to use on bathroom tile floor with some movement?
Sadly, if you are looking to fix the tile with the grout, there is none. If you are looking for something that will not crack because of movement, a high end epoxy grout.
How do you fill with grout?
First you lay out all the tiles with spacers adhering them to the floor, then you grout between by scraping across surface of tiles. Then just wipe clean. The grout is like a concrete mix & will harden.
What grout is used for floor tile?
Most often, sanded grout is used for floor tiles because the grout lines are usually greater than 1/8" wide. Sanded grout is necessary for the wider lines to give added strength, and to keep your grout from cracking and chipping out. Unsanded grout must be used if your grout lines are narrower than 1/8", because the grains of sand in sanded grout could cause air pockets and prevent good adhesion to your tiles - and it will crack and chip out as well. Sanded and unsanded grouts are cement-based. One alternative grout on the market is epoxy-based. It is neither sanded nor unsanded, but will work fine in either narrow or wider grout lines. If your grout lines are wider than 1/2", or if you are using saltillo tiles, you must use saltillo grout. Other grouts will not handle this wider width.
Which goes first ceramic floor or wall?
You can do it either way, however, you'll find grouting and cleanup easier if you do the walls first, including grout, before you start on the floors. This eliminates any mess from wall mortar or grout falling on your new tile floor. It also eliminates any risk of breaking floor tiles if you drop wall tiles on the floor.
What is the brown stains on tile grout above silicone?
Brown stains on tile grout that is above silicone, is probably a stain from something that was spilled. The stain will not be from the grout because it is located above the silicone.
If using floor tile on a shower wall do you have to seal it?
As long as it is not natural stone only the grout must be sealed.
How do you eliminate hair dye smell from a shower?
We had a plumber in for this problem. We have a tile shower and he said the hair dye/smell is in the grout, and to get Clorox bleach gel and apply it to all the grout - not just the floor but the walls, also. Our smell is not there until we start running the shower, which he said fits his theory. Good luck!
Can water be leaking through the grout of a second floor bathroom tile floor?
== == Water can very well find it's way through the floor. It is usually at areas where the tile meets a vertical area at a shower or tub. Movement can occur in these areas. It is best to caulk joints such as these, instead of grout. The caulking will flex, but the grout will crack and allow water to penetrate.
How do you re-grout shower tile?
You pull out the old grout and re- grout the whole thing. If you do patches it never looks good.
Will it cause water to leak down the pipe below your unit if yiu have a loose tiles and grout?
Yes. Tub or shower water entering the wall through loose tiles or grout can run down the pipes, through the holes the pipes are going though, and into the unit below. It is more common for water to get into the unit below from leaking shower doors or poorly used tub/shower curtains that allow water to leak out the face of the tub/shower. It then enters the gap where the tub/shower meets the floor, then builds up on the sub-floor, and eventually into the unit below.
Should you use grout or a silicone type material to fill the crack between the coping and inside top edge of pool?
Use grout as silicone will start harboring algae and be almost impossible to keep looking good.
How do you regrout a floor?
You have to rake out at least the top 3mm of the existing grout first. Then you can re-grout with an appropriate grout as normal.
Shower Pan ?
I'm excited to share my experience with the HYDRO-BLOK shower wall panels and shower pans. We recently did a DIY shower remodel project with them, and it was so easy to install! The panels look like actual stone or tile because of their fantastic patterned quality, but they are considerably simpler to clean. And the pan is waterproof, so there's no need for caulking around the edges or grout. It's a great option for anyone who wants to do their own shower remodel without breaking the bank.
How do you clean dried grout from shower drain?
scrape and dig.
Can you use wall tile grout on floor tiles?
You can. It is less gritty but it works. Edit - While this is true, it's important to understand the wall grout is designed for thinner grout lines, so if you use it on the floor, make sure your grout lines are thin. Otherwise, the grout will crack.
Can you silicone on top of tile grout?
It depends were you want to do this. If you are talking in the corners of the bathroom, round the tub, or where the counter and back splash meet, then yes. But, if you would like to do this in all the grout lines, no.
