Flooring Tile - Sanded or unsanded grout

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Depkin
04-23-04, 10:29 PM
I have just finished tiling a kitchen backsplash using 2"X2" tiles set 1/16" apart. The company I bought the tiles from included sanded grout. I am wondering if it is correct to use sanded or unsanded grout. Or does it really matter since it is on the wall. This is my first tile job and I am really happy with it, so I don't want to screw it up now with a bad grout-job!
Thanks for any and all help!

awesomedell
04-24-04, 06:53 AM
If your tile has a glossy finish, I'd use unsanded grout so as to not scratch the tile finish. There should be a couple of the tile pros around over the wkend to answer you more fully. Good luck. ;)
Depkin
04-24-04, 04:23 PM
Thanks for the advice Awesome, but I supposed the real question is, since I have this sanded grout, and the tiles are not glossy, am I making more work for myself, or is the sanded grout just as easy to work with, being a beginner and all? Do I need any special tools, or is the rubber float fine? Does sanded grout have less work time? Harder to manipulate? :confused:

floorman
04-24-04, 05:43 PM
Are these tile on a sheet?If so then use the sanded grout.There is actually less working time with the unsanded grout it dries a lot faster.No speacial tools just a rubber float and a sponge and water should do ya just fine :cool:
Depkin
04-25-04, 06:17 PM
Fantastic Floorman!! Yes the tiles came on a sheet. You are a huge help! I guess the bozos at the shop weren't such bozos afterall! Thanks again.