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Grout or expansion joint in shower
I have a "one piece floor unit" on the bottom of the shower. The
bottom row of tiles right about the floor piece - should there be grout or calk in this joint? Also for the corner joints 1) Should the tiles be mitered cut and 2) Do the corners get grouted or calked or both? Thanks. |
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Grout or expansion joint in shower
I'm not a professional tiler but...
Whenever there is a change of plane (corners or floor) the joint should be caulked. |
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Grout or expansion joint in shower
Also not a Pro.
Between the pan and bottom row caulk. In corners, I would also caulk. Some claim that if it is a mud wall ( tile set in a mud (mortar) base that is 2-4" thick then you could consider grout. If you are using cement backer board or Sheetrock (a real mistake) then definitely caulk. For inside corners, I would mot miter the tiles. Just maintain a consistent gap. For outside corners, I would use the special end cap pieces or miter if necessary. |
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