Caulk or Grout

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Skye asked,

on caulk or grout:

Do you use grout or caulk when a tiled wall meets up with a painted wall corner?

In a bathroom, not in the tub area, but a general wall. One wall will be tiled and one will only be painted.   Which should I use where they meet in the corner? Thanks!

caulking answer Hello Skye,

Because dissimilar materials expand and contract at different rates grout will often crack where it meets a different wall, for this reason caulk is your best option. Use mildew resistant latex caulk.

DO NOT use use silicone as paint will not adhere.

Good luck

Tony

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Tony is a life time resident of North Carolina with over 40 years experience in multiple facets of the industrial, commercial and residential construction industry. For the past 33 years he has owned and operated Wood's Home Maintenance Service, providing services primarily in Johnston, Wake and Sampson Counties of North Carolina. ______________ ______________________________________________________ The information contained in this Blog is opinion derived, from hands on experience of over 40 years in the construction industry and by extensive research by the author. All postulations are referenced to the geographic location in which this experience was gained.
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One Response to Caulk or Grout

  1. Skye says:

    Thanks! Good information. I had not even thought about the difference between silicone and latex and had no idea that paint wouldn’t adhere to silicone. This was very helpful!

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