i was wondering why you cant use tile grout to actualy stick the floor tiles down.grout sticks to each tile,so why not to the floor and the tile.why do you need a spesific adhesive.
2007-12-11 06:48:56 · 5 answers · asked by legasy3 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The grout is to be used only to grout the tiles. Use a thinset, to lay the tiles to the floor. The grout will not stick to the floor not to mention, grout is very expensive compared to a bag of thinset. I have added a link to an article that goes further into laying tile. Hope this helps.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/886580/How-to-Install-Tile
2007-12-12 06:17:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you definitely need something that will actually adhere surface to surface. Grout essentially just fills the gaps between the tiles.
2007-12-11 08:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Val D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
floor tiles need a cement adhesive ( dries solid), grout dries almost chalky, visit your local tile centre, they will advise on the correct adhesive.
2007-12-11 07:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by Hit the ground running 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It only sticks to the tile from friction and the drying effect. This is not enough to hold it in place with people walking on it.
2007-12-11 07:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every one seems to have answered your question use thin set mortar mix or mastick specificlly designed for your floor surface and tile
2007-12-11 23:12:04 · answer #5 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋