Sealing top of tiles????? - TilersForums.com

[garybadger]

Why has the joint at the top of the tiles and where the ceiling meet, not been grouted in anyway? Why leave the gap?

 

[Gazzer]

Why has the joint at the top of the tiles and where the ceiling meet, not been grouted in anyway? Why leave the gap?

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[garybadger]

Movement !

So if you use a flexible grout, say Bal superflex, surely that would help conceal the joint then go over it. If you even need to?

 

[Gazzer]

IMO I find that caulk is far more flexible for this situation than any grout. Silicone in the corners and caulk around the ceiling.

 

[Stewart]

IMO you should never grout an internal corner, as it will always crack! You should always use silicone on internals and where it meets the ceiling, you should use caulk if it's to be painted.


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[Perry]

IMO you should never grout an internal corner, as it will always crack! You should always use silicone on internals and where it meets the ceiling, you should use caulk if it's to be painted. Created on iPhone.....

You could paint water based silicone when I used to use it has it changed or have they stopped making it ?

 

[Joshua]

You could paint water based silicone when I used to use it has it changed or have they stopped making it ?

Perry - Water-based silicone is NOT silicone! It's latex caulk or equivalent. Much lower strength and flexibility. Can't use this for applications requiring water-proofing.