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#1812 - 09/19/04 01:42 PM 1.grout joint integrity 2.Caulk
tessera Offline
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Registered: 09/19/04
Posts: 1
Kitchen countertop
Eight inch porcelein tile is set

Want to set surface mount sink on now-
won't be able to grout entire surface for a
few weeks

I plan on grouting the tile joints JUST under where the sink sits (so I can then put the sink in), and then grout the rest of the countertop in 2 weeks.
Will the joint where the 2 grouts meet have the proper integrity (strength, waterproof, color match, etc)

ALSO..before setting the sink on the tile should I put any caulking between the rim and the tile?
Thanks
Frank

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#1813 - 09/19/04 02:16 PM Re: 1.grout joint integrity 2.Caulk
Alberta Tile Guy Offline
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Registered: 01/22/04
Posts: 176
Loc: Calgary
No integrity will be lost. Color match may be slightly noticed but should not be a factor. Set sink then put small bead of caulking around sink.

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