Sanded or Non Sanded Grout?


Question:I have installed 16 x 16" tile around my shower and backsplash in my bathroom. The edges of the tiles are contoured (wavy), so I don't have a smooth edge/space between each tile. Some spaces are less than 1/8" and some are greater due to how the contours of each tile met when they were laid. SO.should I go with sanded or non-sanded grout in this situation?? Thanks!

Answers:
Use sanded.


Use sanded grout, the non sanded will shrink.
Unless you've got some really tiny spaces I'd go with the sanded. If you do go with the unsanded then just overfill a little and then remove the excess when you do your wipe down.
non sanded grout shrinks more so it is used when small grout joints are existing. sanded grout is for bigger grout joints. If you use non sanded, be sure not to mix it too wet or it will crack when it dries.
the best grout to use is epoxy grout from lowe's, it's a 2 part mixuture that requires no water.also doesn't it stain or shink it's a little expensive, runs about $20 for around 40-45sqft but well worth the money
Use sanded grout on the floors non sanded on the walls

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