Grout fix. Advice needed, please
spanishsunlover
7 years ago
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Larger grout lines on mosaic....please help! Advice!!!
Comments (21)It's too bad, because with the exception of the sheets being set too far apart, everything else looks quite nice. Clean lines, good corners, I only see one or two divots in the entire installation and they may just be from your camera phone. The sheets being that apparent is just nasty. As a GC, this is between you and your GC. You deal with the GC, the GC deals with the tile guy. Removing the glass tile after the thinset has fully cured will likely peel the fleece off the Kerdi, but as Bill wrote, that's not your concern. That simply part of the remediation. Regardless of your conversation, document this in writing and do it ASAP. Write your GC a letter and send it certified mail, return receipt requested. Just the facts. Step by step. What happened. What was said, when it was said. Try to keep the emotion out of it. Close with what you want. Mail the letter. Have your conversations and see where this leads. Things in your favor are that you objected to the tile spacing prior to it being grouted, and you voiced those objections to the installer. Also in your favor is that a "standard installation" for glass mosaic is that the sheets are spaced so the installation looks seamless and "sheetless". Again, that letter is independent of your conversation. And start documenting your timeline so you don't lose track of details over time. Your choices will be to go for a complete redo, and everyone will be fighting you on that, because it could require new Kerdi, new tile, etc. Or to settle with some sort of financial compromise. Although I'm not recommending this route, as to me it's more an unknown than a known, I'll ask Bill or Bud (or anyone else) out of curiosity, as they are much more knowledgeable about thinset then I am... Is there any way new sheets could be set over the existing? Prep the existing glass with a belt sander? Grind it with diamond pads? Etch the glass with a chemical rinse? Then skim coat or just set new glass over the existing? Tiling over ceramic is fairly straightforward, but tiling over glass mosaic is something I've never heard or seen done, I'm not up enough on thinset technology to advise that route. Mongo...See MoreNeed help in fixing the grout in the kitchen floor
Comments (3)My initial thought is that the grout company will sell a matching grout..either in a sanded version or non sanded version. it will match exactly and allow for that flex that you have. Also, there are additives that will give your rout more flex, but if it is just a small spot, i would really consider the manufacturer made made matching caulk. good Luck!...See MoreGrout Color Advice Needed - Bill V? Please?
Comments (2)Platinum's the one I usually recommend, but the oyster grey should do just as well. They're both about the same shade, but the platinum has more of a greyer color, while the oyster grey is more of a beigy color. Either one should work well, though....See MoreI need help with fixing my tile grout - any suggestions?
Comments (16)Oh wow, thank you guys! Just when I'm having a bad day, I jump on here and get complimented, and it makes my day! :) G - thank you! I didn't know people even looked at my kitchen on the FKB anymore since it was such a long time ago. I do enjoy my kitchen and still feel like it's brand-new. I can't stand clutter on my counters so I have to constantly clean, because I want it to stay new as long as possiblw! yes, I just love my corner sink. I also moved our sink from under a window to the corner, and it was a wonderful decision. I probably have 24 inches between the sink and the stove (to my left) and three feet between the sink and my dishwasher (to my right), so it's in a perfect position. If I would have had to sink under the window, I would have had to drip water on the floor all the time moving from the stove to the sink, know what I mean? It's been perfect, and I wouldn't have it any other way, seriously. It's great! You will love it! My mom still gets annoyed when she comes over because she's old school and does dishes in her sink, and hates my single sink. I love it though! It's nice and roomy. Email me if you have any more questions. I'd love to help! Claybabe - thanks! Okay, no white then, huh? I admit the grey grout I have now matches the counters perfectly, so I'm kind of reluctant to change it. but I have to do something. There are places where the grout is missing, so I guess I have no cnoice but to re-do it, or at least mis some up and fill in. Thanks, guys! Beth...See Morespanishsunlover
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