Best to grout or use sealent between worktop and tiles?

[JohnnyF]

Hi we have some new wooden worktops and mosaic tiles with white grout.

I've left the gap between the worktops and 1st row of tiles as I wasn't sure what to use. i didn't want to get grout all over the worktops adn I guess grout may crack as the worktop swells/shrinks.

But then again sealent can be pretty messy and can go mouldy.

What is the best to use. I'm tempted for the grout as i know it is less messy (or easier to wipe excess of with damp cloth).

Any advice?

ta

 

[dextrous]

silicon won't crumble nor let water down the back.

 

[jefoss]

if you think that your tops are going to be moving loads id get them fixed!

 

[JohnnyF]

I don't think they are going to move loads!

But with grout don't you aways get a hairline crack where it meets the worktop?

Not too fussed about a hairline crack to be honest

 

[jefoss]

if the grout is applied correctly there will be no crack!

 

[Trazor]

Use Bal micro-ban sealant, or similar.
Silicon will allow for a small movement, grout will not.

 

[jefoss]

Use Bal micro-ban sealant, or similar.
Silicon will allow for a small movement, grout will not.

other grouts and sealants are available