Shower area. Which comes first, egg or the Ch...

[Jrterror]

Hello good people

So, what's your thoughts...
In the shower section, do you grout first and then silicone details such as corners andand where the tray meets the wall tiles?
Or is it visa versa?

What's the best method and importantly, why.

Thank you very much

 

[Andy Allen]

Grout then silicone...
Gives a better Seal, and looks neater ..imo

 

[DC Ceramic and stone]

silicone sandwich where tiles meet the tray, silicone, tile, (grout) then silicone again. Silicone corners after grouting for the finish.

 

[Jrterror]

Hi. Thanks for the input. I assume that I do not grout the corner first. I have ensured that the corners are completely clear of adhesive, so that the silicone gets good key. Was this correct? I assume you keep the corners clear of adhesive and grout because they can't accommodate any movement.

 

[DC Ceramic and stone]

this thread should help
Silicone internal corners... - https://www.tilersforums.com/threads/silicone-internal-corners.33500/

 

[GoneGuy]

Grout, then apply silicone.

 

[GoneGuy]

Hi. Thanks for the input. I assume that I do not grout the corner first. I have ensured that the corners are completely clear of adhesive, so that the silicone gets good key. Was this correct? I assume you keep the corners clear of adhesive and grout because they can't accommodate any movement.

Yes that’s correct

 

[Time's Ran Out]

The hen came first!