Epoxy grout is a tough water resistant material that doesn t require sealer but it s not right for every tile application.
Tiles that do not need grout.
Yes it s technically possible to do a groutless tile installation but as the article pointed out above it s not exactly worth it.
Therefore in order to get the grout lines to match you may need to cut either the floor or the base board tiles which can add considerable cost to your project in terms of labor and material.
For most granite and marble tile i install i use either 1 32 or 1 16 inch grout lines.
The best thing to do is use the smallest grout line your particular tile will allow and get a grout that closely matches the tile.
Dirt can get beneath them and damage them in the long run.
Don t let anyone convince you otherwise.
These outdoor tiles are backed with plastic grids with interlocking tabs that simply snap together.
Grout helps to.
If i was to venture a guess the sizing of the base board tiles may not equal the floor tiles this is not uncommon.
In most other tile i will use 1 16 or 1 8 inch lines.
Even with rectified tiles it is not recommended to lay tiles without grout.
If the tiles are not identical they will appear unaligned.
The tiles can be installed over concrete hardwood ceramic tile natural stone vinyl and linoleum.
Unsealed tiles such as clay and natural stone must be sealed.
Diy friendly groutless stone tiles are about 12 per square foot.
My wife hates ceramic tile due to mold issues here in the south eastern us and generally not liking the grout which requires frequent cleaning and resealing.
Things you will need.
When you install tile or stone you need grout and you need the right grout.
I try to use the smallest grout lines the tile will allow.
Porcelain and ceramic tiles are not porous.
Because the tiles don t require mortar or grouting there s no drying time.
Turn your deck into a patio they ll cover any level surface.
Setting real stone tiles in mortar or sand is mind crunching work.
My questions are on the use of luxury vinyl tile lvt flooring my wife would prefer to go with either the lvt or a high end single sheet product that is tough and will hold up to water.
Seal the tile not the grout.
There are three main downsides to skipping the grout when installing tiles.