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Title: Tub adhesives / grout lines
Post by jimcam on May 15^th, 2006, 1:37pm

I've got to use some ready-mixed adhesive/grout tomorrow for the first time. Anything I should bear in mind? I've only used cement-based adhesives and separate grout before.

Also, is it possible/advisable to tile without grout lines? The tiles have been picked to match the kitchen work surface so would look better without any grout lines.

Title: Re: Tub adhesives / grout lines
Post by jasonB on May 15^th, 2006, 6:51pm

Take some of your usual adhesive with you, you won't like the adhesive/grout, not much grab, tiles will slip down the wall, takes longer to go off and the grout takes an age to firm up.

Best to use a joint, you can get 1mm spacers.

Jason

Title: Re: Tub adhesives / grout lines
Post by Chaddy on May 15^th, 2006, 9:39pm

Agree with Jason. The combined stuff is shite.

Much better to use the separate adhesive and grout. ;D

Title: Re: Tub adhesives / grout lines
Post by jimcam on May 16^th, 2006, 7:22pm

Cheers lads.

Did the job today using their adhesive/grout tub but I'm grouting tomorrow using my own tried and tested Bal with microban.