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Ceramic tile backsplash grout

red_argyle
2 years ago

Hi all


We are putting in a ceramic tile kitchen backsplash, in herringbone pattern. The tile is Sonoma Tilemakers Stellar line. Sonoma will not make any grout recommendations.


1) Any suggestions/pros-cons for different grout options (e.g. Single Component vs Epoxy or others)? If single component, any thoughts on CBP Fusion Pro (HD) vs Mapei Flexcolor CQ (Lowes) vs Laticretre Spectralock vs something else? Or just choose whoever has a color we like? We are using a tilesetter contractor, not DIY, so any info on what we should spec would be great.


2) My understanding is that glossy ceramic tiles do not need sealing, and most of the recommended grouts do not, either. But the herringbone pattern means lots of cuts - is sealant needed for cut tiles?


Thanks for any help!

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