Grout joints over 1 2 wide need a heavier gauge blend of sand to perform well.
Can i use sanded grout on marble tile.
Unsanded grout is often the best choice for smooth polished tiles like marble even if the joint width is 1 8 or larger.
1 8 wide grout joints can use either one but sanded grout tends to be more stable and doesn t shrink as much.
Soft polished stones or soft glazed tiles can scratch when being grouted with a sanded grout so always test the sanded grout with the tile first to make.
Push the grout into the grout joints with the tip of.
The polished bianca carera marble hex tiles on the floor are now covered in fine scratches and grout is set.
Grout polished marble with tight joints up to 1 8 inch with nonsanded grout since sanded grout will scratch the surface of the marble.
This is a huge determining factor when choosing between sanded vs.
Also the nonsanded is in platinum and the sanded the tile guy used also says platinum on the bag but looks white.
Contractor s tile guy disregarded the nonsanded grout we provided and instead used sanded grout that he brought in.
Spreading sanded grout over soft tiles can cause damage especially on soft limestones and marbles.