Grout is a necessary and integral part of many tile jobs for several reasons.
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If your tile project is in a dry area you can install a specific kind of ceramic tile without grout.
Fiberglass mesh tape a 1 4 inch notched trowel a putty knife margin trowel and grout float round out the long list.
Grout can become dingy looking quickly making a tile installation look old.
How to lay tile without grout lines.
Preparing granite tile countertops without grout lines or with thinner grout lines is achievable with proper planning immaculate cutting and installing.
They help keep your tiles in straight lines and prevent damage from the tiles rubbing against one another.
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You ll also need a 25 pound bag of thinset mortar and a 5 pound bag of unsanded grout for the tile joints.
If you want the job to last then you need to use grout.
Groutless tile has a higher chance of breaking meaning that you would need to resume the work.
It keeps moisture out of the substrate helps keep tile lines straight and.
The unsanded type of grout is best for the small grout lines that will be less than 1 8 inch.
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Grout lines however are important for a few reasons.