Clarification on expansion joint on opus floor - TilersForums.com

[DavieA]

Red 10mm expansion

Alan could you clarify what you mean by "set out so that I had a joint across the door ways" do you mean an expansion joint or just tile joint?

Would you be better to leave a 10mm gap around door post also and silicone finish?

Cheers

 

[Alan.P]

Alan could you clarify what you mean by "set out so that I had a joint across the door ways" do you mean an expansion joint or just tile joint?
Cheers

Both if possible when setting out.

Would you be better to leave a 10mm gap around door post also and silicone finish?

Cheers

I would leave 10mm but would leave a couple and yes, silicone.

 

[Alan.P]

That was meant to read not 10mm but 2 or 3 mm

 

[DavieA]

Ok, after removal of skirting, facings and stops leave a 10mm gap around perimeter and at door posts and end panels in kitchen leave a 2-3mm gap and fill with silicone. Is that correct?

 

[DavieA]

Update -- customer no longer wants to pay for or have a decoupler installed. I've advised it would be of benefit. They have said they understand pros and cons but aren't willing to pay for it. Since its not mandatory on timber floors unlike screeds I'm going to continue with job.