Should I put silicone sealer around the bathroom?

bluebearrymuffin · Post by **bluebearrymuffin** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 3:36 pm

Ive just layed new tiles in my bathroom.

Its been all grouted now. However around the edges is it recomended to put silicone sealant? I know you have to out it around the toilet and sink. Just wondering about the edges of the room.

honeymonster · Post by **honeymonster** » Mon Aug 29, 2005 4:05 pm

Hi, Have you tiled the walls or the floor?

I think perhaps grout would be better for around any tiles as it will match the rest of the grout!

Make sure the tile adhesive is dry before grouting or it can stop the adhesive going off!

bluebearrymuffin · Post by **bluebearrymuffin** » Tue Aug 30, 2005 9:58 am

opps, yeh they are floor tiles. I was thinking if the floor gets wet, or we want to mop it then if it has sealant around the edges then theres no probs with water seeping through. Cos grout usually gives way in places. But sealant is usually much better.

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:13 am

Hi bluebearrymuffin,

Welcome to the forum.

You are right to use silicone sealant around the edges as it allows for expansion between the tiles and the walls etc.

Good luck

bluebearrymuffin · Post by **bluebearrymuffin** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 5:05 pm

cheers ulti, thanks for the welcome

m3 fitter · Post by **m3 fitter** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 11:26 pm

Alot of tilers will use the silicone to tidy up the grout line to the wall, a little tip as regard to this.. leave the bottom cut of the wall off until the floor is tiled, tile the floor into the wall hence alleviating any floor grout line around the perimeter..cut & adhere the bottom wall cut afterwards, remembering to allow at least a 2mm expansion gap to the floor, if silicone is applied to this afterwards the silicone is applied in the expansion gap and makes for a more aesthetically pleasing job..

Examples shown: Black Granite Nero floor tile / ceramic wall tile