There are cases when laying tile without grout will probably leave the job looking a lot better.
Tile countertops without grout lines.
Groutless tile has a higher chance of breaking meaning that you would need to resume the work.
Grout lines however are important for a few reasons.
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If you want the job to last then you need to use grout.
How to lay tile without grout lines.
But still it doesn t take away the fact that this is a risky process.
Fiberglass mesh tape a 1 4 inch notched trowel a putty knife margin trowel and grout float round out the long list.
If your tile project is in a dry area you can install a specific kind of ceramic tile without grout.
Grout can become dingy looking quickly making a tile installation look old.
The unsanded type of grout is best for the small grout lines that will be less than 1 8 inch.
Grout is a necessary and integral part of many tile jobs for several reasons.
They help keep your tiles in straight lines and prevent damage from the tiles rubbing against one another.
You ll also need a 25 pound bag of thinset mortar and a 5 pound bag of unsanded grout for the tile joints.
Preparing granite tile countertops without grout lines or with thinner grout lines is achievable with proper planning immaculate cutting and installing.