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I'm just wondering how to tile round an internal corner in terms of how to butt the tiles up to the wall. As they say, a picture says a thousand words, so should I go for A or B:

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And whichever option I go for, am I right in thinking that I'd need to caulk the join between the tiles that meet, rather than grout?

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a technique i use is-
tile one wall, then spread https://www.tilersforums.com/forums/tile-adhesive/ on other wall, then before sticking tiles on adjacent wall put a bead of silicon in corner making sure it,s sticking to tiles, them stick tiles on wall so silicon is in contact with both sides of tile, but don't let silicon push out from behind tiles, then grout over the joint,
 

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sorry, i do it on internal corner walls of showers, if one wall is a stud wall,it seals the corner, it and i'd rather look at grout in the corner instead of silicon.

Similar situation to doing external rendering/rough casting around window/door reveals where some will sandwich silicone sealant between the scratch and top coats, it ensures the seal movement joint is encapsulated. Then finish with an additional seal on top. I guess it’s down to what you have been taught. Preference etc.
 
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yes but i have found that if the grout does crack then the silicon in behind stops the water penetrating, and i've went back to showers years after having used this method and and the silicon helps to stop the grout in the corner cracking. also no one wants to look ak a newly tiled shower with silicon in the corner, no matter how well the silicon is fitted.
 

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I personally don’t have a problem with your methods, if that’s the way you do it, and it works, don’t be put off by what others might say.
 

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