Siliconing before grouting - Tile Advice

[Flintstone]

does anyone do it ever ? I've not personally done it but have seen people do it, how does it effect the seal?

 

[White Room]

Not something I've done...

 

[hmtiling]

I wouldn't. I'd imagine it would work into the joints outside of the silicone bead and profiling it would be mare catching on unfilled joints.

 

[Qwerty]

A trap for dirt & grime

 

[Just Rizzle]

the chicken came after the egg
grout /silicone

 

[One Day]

If the job time allows it, I silicone before grouting.

 

[hmtiling]

If the job time allows it, I silicone before grouting.

I'm not saying you're contrary but...

 

[Andy Allen]

I've done it a few times....but imo you don't get the same level of finish as doing it after.

 

[Rich Midge]

I'm an always after guy.

 

[Flintstone]

@impish what is your reason and what is your usual size of silicone profile

 

[One Day]

@impish what is your reason and what is your usual size of silicone profile

I've never really given it a lot of thought. Cleaner, less dust and contamination I suppose. Also avoids grout getting in my internal corners. I try and keep the joint as small as possible, using fugi tools - 4,5,6mm depends how good my cuts are!

 

[Italy]

I've done it a few times....but imo you don't get the same level of finish as doing it after.

Same for me