On 6 Sep 2006 20:30:26 -0700, "shawn" wrote:

Basically I was told if when you purchase your tile they have matching
caulk, to get it but grout the joints. If the grout does pull use the
caulk =)
Not concerned with the pulling; it's the pushing, and consequent
buckling. I thought more would chime in here, as there are at least a
couple posters who appear to be pro's who I believe said that they
grout. Oh well...

Most of what I've read said to caulk. Overtime one of more of those
areas will probably crack but could be 1 month or 10 years...


wrote:
I've read, here and elsewhere, where professional or at least
experienced tilers say to use grout in the expansion joints. Or maybe
it's not termed an expansion joint, according to them? Anyway, the
joint where the tile meets the wall, tub, etc.
What's the reasoning on using grout instead of caulk? Aesthetics, I
imagine. But is there not a concern among the pro-grouters about
buckling, or cracking? Or do you simply accept that as a risk and deal
with it when it happens?
I'm no expert, but I had mine buckle last year; oh, what a joy. And
now others are loose. More joy. Personally, I don't think sanded caulk
looks that bad to outweigh the advantage of, at least possibly,
alleviating the buckling. Do I understand the two sides correctly?