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Title: Grouting up to wood
Post by Titso on Sep 29^th, 2006, 9:22am

I have tiled up to an oak threshold in a doorway. The problem is, I can see that the grout will probably crack against it over time as the wood will move. Is there any way around this? If I seal the oak with the oil / wax finish before grouting, then this will stop it taking in the moisture from the wet grout I suppose, but I still reckon it will move over time. Could I add a bit of PVA to the grout while mixing in order to give it some flexibility? Any help would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Grouting up to wood
Post by jasonB on Sep 29^th, 2006, 11:34am

Just use a flexible grout or add something like BAL GT1 to the grout. Do Not use PVA.

If the whole floor is timber you should be using flexible grout & flexible adhesive anyway.

And definately seal the threshold before grouting to stop it getting stained.

Jason

Title: Re: Grouting up to wood
Post by Titso on Sep 29^th, 2006, 8:05pm

Thanks for the advice mate, got myself some GT1 in.