Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Bathroom floor
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redbug119
08-16-02, 07:56 AM
We are going to install ceramic tile in our bathrooms, and while at Home Depot, noticed some tile that looked like actual stones, as well as some sheets that looked like rock (2x2 tiles in a sheet). The grout area between the stones was larger than the 2x2 sheets, and larger than a traditional tile grout area. We really liked both of them, but are concerned about it being too porous for bathroom use. Any help? Thanks!
Doug Aleshire
08-16-02, 08:15 PM
redbug119,
All tiles and stones are porous to some degree. I am assuming you are talking about concerns of the grout, not the tiles. If you use acrylic admix and properly seal your grout and tiles, you will have no problems. Bear in mind, this is not just a one time seal process, it is a maintenance item. I do recommend that a darker grout be used to minimize cleaning. Look at the specifications of the products that you are interested in to determine your best choices.
Hope this helps!
All tiles and stones are porous to some degree. I am assuming you are talking about concerns of the grout, not the tiles. If you use acrylic admix and properly seal your grout and tiles, you will have no problems. Bear in mind, this is not just a one time seal process, it is a maintenance item. I do recommend that a darker grout be used to minimize cleaning. Look at the specifications of the products that you are interested in to determine your best choices.
Hope this helps!