DIY Project

[north star]

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I have a DIY project where I am doing some repairs
on some ceramic floor & wall tile.

On the floor, there is a gap that I need to fill where
the foundation has shifted slightly over the years,
and the floor tile has moved away from a wall.

My question has to do with what to use to fill the gap.
Will unsanded grout work to fill a gap approx. 3/4"
down to 1/16" wide, or do I need to use a sealant to
fill this gap ?

Thanks !


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[mark handler]

Elastomeric filler or caulk. It will probably continue movement and you should create an expansion joint in your tile design.

 

[north star]

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Thanks Mark !

No design involved in this project........I am
doing some cosmetic repairs for a homeowner.
I also have some ceramic tile work that I am
doing.

I have been leaning towards the elastomeric
sealant.


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[JPohling]

Always use a flexible material at all changes of plane in tile. Excellent forum for tile is the "John Bridge Tile Forum" Click on the tile forum advice.

 

[Wayne]

Unsanded grout is for small joints so larger spaces would need sanded grout. I agree that elastomeric caulk is the way to go