do glass tiles need grout???

[sam_seed]

as title says guys. I gotta fit some glass tiles for my sister tomorrow. She reckons they don't need grout and can just rest on top and beside each other. I have no idea...has anybody else?

 

[DHTiling]

What type of glass tile is it and what shape/format is it.?

 

[sam_seed]

i'm told it's a lacobel and is 6mm deep and is 300 by 600mm it has a painted back

 

[CON5933]

i'm told it's a lacobel and is 6mm deep and is 300 by 600mm it has a painted back

Hi Sam:welcome:
have you looked here..
YourGlass.com - download

 

[sam_seed]

Hi! Just read that thanks. It only mentions sealing the joints. the tiles seem to have a beveled edge so I imagine they would some sort of sealent. However not really much of a tiler just game for anything so i'm a wee bit baffled on this one. I take it sealent would have to be used...it kinda makes sense. However is this a clear sealent as my sis wants this to just look all glass - no gaps

 

[CON5933]

another 1
http://www.lacobel.co.uk/installation-guide/Installation-Guide-for-Lacobel-Wallclad.pdf

 

[sam_seed]

Ta guys! I already found that last fact sheet but, it just says "if using grout" - does this mean I have an option?

 

[CON5933]

it does, but they recommend the use of dow corning 817... personally i'd stick to their recommendations.
well, thats me for bed, best of luck sam.

 

[DHTiling]

i'm told it's a lacobel and is 6mm deep and is 300 by 600mm it has a painted back

With some of these painted back tile, you have to fix with epoxy adhesive or a glass/mirror adhesive..as standard adhesives can effect the colour.

If the they are colour bonded then and C2 type adhesive will suffice.


Another point worth mentioning is with these sort of larger format glass tiles is that, if they are to be used in a kitchen and if a gas cooker is present then check suitability of the tiles for use in high temp area's, not all glass tiles are suitable for use behind a gas cooker.

A quick call to the tile manufacture will confirm this, if no instructions are with them and they will also confirm what adhesive to use if you are unsure if they are colour bonded or painted.