No, the grout allows for tile expansion and contractions, without it your tile could crack but there are some tile that can be installed with minimal (1/16inch) grout lines.
You can tile over existing tile although it isn't reccomended. You would be safer by removing the tile and then installing the new tile. But, if you wanted to tile over existing tile you would have to make sure all the tile is even and not lose. If the tile is lose or uneven it will caused the new tile and grout to crack or pop out.
The first thing you want to do is be sure that the original tile is secure and even. If it is loose, or uneven the new tile may pop out or crack under normal wear and tear. If it is uneven or unsecure you can lay a sub-floor to give the new tile a even base.
It is certainly possible to tile a floor, but bear in mind, there is much more pressure placed on the floor than on the walls, and floor tile must be laid over a solid cement base, otherwise it is going to crack.
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.
A crack isolation membrane helps prevent cracks in the substrate from transferring to the tile, ensuring the longevity and durability of the tile installation.
I would think if the the crack is present only in the plaster, and not the tile, it may be surface. If, for instance my pool, has a cracked tile and the crack is extended down the side of the plaster, it is structural.
You can drill through tile, but doing so would most likely crack and break the entire tile. It is not recommended to drill through a tile, unless it is a soft tile, where the tile will not break if drilled through.
Common causes of cracks in a shower floor include wear and tear, improper installation, and shifting foundations. To repair a crack effectively, the damaged area should be cleaned, filled with a waterproof sealant, and covered with a patch or tile to restore the floor's integrity.
No, the grout allows for tile expansion and contractions, without it your tile could crack but there are some tile that can be installed with minimal (1/16inch) grout lines.
You can tile over existing tile although it isn't reccomended. You would be safer by removing the tile and then installing the new tile. But, if you wanted to tile over existing tile you would have to make sure all the tile is even and not lose. If the tile is lose or uneven it will caused the new tile and grout to crack or pop out.
It shouldn't, unless it is very cheap with a high absorption rate
Crack.
The first thing you want to do is be sure that the original tile is secure and even. If it is loose, or uneven the new tile may pop out or crack under normal wear and tear. If it is uneven or unsecure you can lay a sub-floor to give the new tile a even base.
There isn't a good way to tile over asphalt. Because of temperature changes, asphalt expands and contracts on a regular basis and this will cause the tile to crack. Also, tile will allow water to get through and cause a problem with freezing between the asphalt and the tiles.
nope just fill the crack with thinset
Crack.