CAN I LAY TILE WITH NO GROUT LINES?
2007-06-09 13:57:29 · 4 answers · asked by mark h 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The other Steve is correct. Tile is designed specifically to be grouted, most importantly to keep dirt, etc. out of even the most minute space if you BUTT them together, beyond that aesthetics is another purpose.
You can create a grout line as thin as 1/8 inch.
The issue is in the bonding agents of the grout, and it's intended purpose. All that said however "CAN" is certainly something valid. Will it remain a valid/viable installation? Doubtful.
Since you don't add detail about the WHY of your notion, it's difficult to assess the issue. It would seem as an assumption that you might be happier with a smooth, seamless surface, which you wouldn't get by butting tiles with no grout lines either.
Steven Wolf
Thousands of sq. ft. of tile
2007-06-09 14:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its in a no moisture area . May be . But unless its Trazo or Granite square cut on . And I only do that on counter tops.
If you don't seal seal with grout water can get in cracks and cause problems with tile adhesion and sub floor failure. I'd use the thin grout lines.
2007-06-09 14:07:52 · answer #2 · answered by lostin90s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it will not stay in place and gather dirt in the gaps. Go by the Home Depot Tiling book, it will answer all your questions.
2007-06-09 14:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but if you get out of alignment it will show allot so make sure you start perfect also when done use unsanded grout to seal any gaps
2007-06-09 14:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by paul c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋