Grout or caulk at bottom of backsplash?
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Caulk or grout between granite counter and travertine backsplash?
Comments (3)I was hoping for some expert advice on this. I cross-posted this message in the kitchen forum as you know, sorry for that. I'm just so desperate for some good advice. I'm nervous about approaching this with him...any ideas on how to go about it? Also, did you see my question about the "grout removal tool" someone mentioned? What is that and how does it work? Also, have you ever worked with split face travertine? He used way too much grout on that and then left a lot of there to dry (so it is still there.) Looking like lovely grouty travertine....See MoreBacksplash: Grouting instead of Caulking?
Comments (1)I know this one. It's simple, if you use grout in those locations instead of caulk, the grout will crack. What you want to use is a siliconized acrylic latex caulk that is color-matched to the grout. (Thanks to Bill V.)...See Moresanded vs. unsanded caulk for backsplash
Comments (6)Actually, You'd be better off with the sanded caulk. I said what I said above more for the benefit of others who may go looking for unsanded caulking in the future and read this thread. The same rule oif thumb about when to use sanded and unsanded grout does NOT allpy to caulking. ALthough you CAN use an unsanded caulking if you wish, the whole point to having the two types of caulk is to match the grout as closely as possible, and the sanded caulking, in this case, would do a better job of that. I'd stick with what you have....See Morebacksplash grout /caulk question
Comments (7)Hello Kathy and Rainey, The caulk should be applied at all of the changes of plane. The caulk will then act as an expansion joint to prevent pressure from expanding and contracting structure from adversely affecting your tile and grout. Because most backsplashes are cosmetic, it's not very important if your contractor eliminated this step as a caulked joint can often be more conspicuous than a light crack where the slab and tile meet. Shaughnn...See Morecookncarpenter
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