Should I Grout Between Tile And Tub

But grout really only works when it s between tile and tile.

Should i grout between tile and tub.

Grout or caulk between floor tile and tub. Have a raised bit behind the tile and backing that stops water from going anywhere and the backing should be installed hanging over the top edge of that raised bit leaving an inch or so gap between it and the tub. It does say use caulk where tub and tile meet and grout where shower floors meet the walls. Where tiles are installed around a bathtub the bathtub will move up and down when water and people are present in the bathtub.

If you have tile on the wall adjoining the tub select a caulk that matches the color of the grout. Where tiles butt up against non tile surfaces there will typically be a lot of movement between these surfaces. As with any other gap near your bathtub you ll want to close the opening to prevent any possible water damage. Grout is not appropriate at this location.

I read the first paragraph a few times and i m still not sure if jack is saying to use caulk or grout between the tub and tile. We don t have time to dry that area after each shower. Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle. Orrd nov 21 18 at 21 51.

If your gap is smaller than 1 8 inch in width use regular caulk. Fill gaps larger than 1 8 inch. All well designed bathtubs etc. This gap may widen over time as your home shifts.

Most grout manufacturers now make a line of matching grout caulks in both sanded unsanded varieties. Or where the edge of a tile meets the wall. In any shower areas between the tiles and non tile surfaces caulking should always be used. Use this method for both pre mixed and powdered grout.

Where grout is just good for bonding together tile caulk is good for creating a seal between multiple materials say between glass tiles and a porcelain tub. The caulk grout between our bathtub and wall tiles has turned black with mold. Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section. Grout is only used to fill the joints between tiles while caulk can seal seams in many spots along baseboards and crown molding on windows to stop leaks and drafts and anywhere two.

But i ve heard it s better to use caulk. If you prefer the look of grout however you may still be able to pull it off. They have the same color and texutre as the grout but the adheasion and flexibility of caulk. I want to regrout and think we should just use grout with a sealer.

Caulk can handle the occasional wetting of water at the top of a tub but cannot handle the. We currently have a layer of caulk over the grout. Pour a quart to half gallon of grout on the tiles.