Should I Grout Between Tile And Tub

They have the same color and texutre as the grout but the adheasion and flexibility of caulk.

Should i grout between tile and tub. In any shower areas between the tiles and non tile surfaces caulking should always be used. But i ve heard it s better to use caulk. All well designed bathtubs etc. Caulk can handle the occasional wetting of water at the top of a tub but cannot handle the.

If your gap is smaller than 1 8 inch in width use regular caulk. The caulk grout between our bathtub and wall tiles has turned black with mold. If you have tile on the wall adjoining the tub select a caulk that matches the color of the grout. We don t have time to dry that area after each shower.

Similar to the gap that can exist between your wall tile and tub you may have a space between the floor and your bathtub. Most grout manufacturers now make a line of matching grout caulks in both sanded unsanded varieties. Grout or caulk between floor tile and tub. 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.

Caulk is a sealant typically made of silicone or acrylic material. 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. Spread the material in sweeping arcs pressing it into the joints to fill them completely. 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.

As with any other gap near your bathtub you ll want to close the opening to prevent any possible water damage. We currently have a layer of caulk over the grout. Or where the edge of a tile meets the wall. Where tiles are installed around a bathtub the bathtub will move up and down when water and people are present in the bathtub.

Fill gaps larger than 1 8 inch. Grout is not appropriate at this location. But grout really only works when it s between tile and tile. Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle.

I want to regrout and think we should just use grout with a sealer. Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section. If you prefer the look of grout however you may still be able to pull it off. Orrd nov 21 18 at 21 51.

Pour a quart to half gallon of grout on the tiles. Use this method for both pre mixed and powdered grout. 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.