yep, on a few things, but right on the fact that grout does seal. the rest of it is just suppose to be pretty. the backing you use on the tile is what keeps them from moving and say down to the floor.
At 10:24 PM 4/23/2008, you wrote: >The only problem I see with this method is the amount of grout being pushed >into the crevices, and it not applying a strong enough presence and seal >against any spills that may occur from time to time. > >I thought the whole reason for applying grout in the first place was to >create a seal between the tiles, and to give the tile more stability around >the sides to prevent them from moving from side to side. > >Using a caulk gun would only place the grout in the gap, not fill it with >enough pressure to completely fill any air pockets around the tile. > >I would also point out that grout is pretty thick, and pushing back that >metal plunger on a caulk tube can be very difficult, and once refilled, >would be a bit difficult to push on with that thick grout in there. > >Am I wrong here? > >Victor Gouveia > > > >__________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus >signature database 3051 (20080424) __________ > >The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > ><http://www.eset.com>http://www.eset.com Tim trouble "Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance." --Sam Brown Blindeudora list owner. To subscribe or info: http://www.freelists.org/webpage/blindeudora
