Using tub adhesives / grout lines

[jimbocam]

I've got to use some ready-mixed adhesive/grout tomorrow for the first time. Anything I should bear in mind? I've only used cement-based adhesives and separate grout before.

Also, is it possible/advisable to tile without grout lines? The tiles have been picked to match the kitchen work surface so would look better without grout lines.

 

[gcol]

What do you mean - you've GOT to use it? Adhesive and grout in one is like tiling with whipped cream, i.e. not good. Why are you using it?

 

[jimbocam]

Thanks for the reply.

I did a job for someone today and they'd already bought the adhesive.

I'm grouting tomorrow but I'm using the tried and tested Bal with microban instead of their adhesive/grout.

 

[warehouseman]

Most professional tilers dislike fix n grout, as not particularly user friendly & invariably comes only in brilliant white. Nevertheless, it is normally a good grade of water proofness(gradeA).
Personally, I would always grout in order to avoid tiles popping off in future. Inevitably, water/steam/dampness will get behind the tile in a kitchen, if you merely butt the tiles together. While I note you are using bal , quite frankly, if you are bearing the cost, you are paying an exhorbitant sum of money when you can get a decent adhesive & separate coloured flex grout at half the price in your independent tile retailer. (avoid topps/ & other similar tile 'chains' who load costs onto materials)

 

[jimbocam]

OK, thanks for the advice. Any brands you recommend?

 

[warehouseman]

just try a standard brand like unibond/evostik / granfix etc 'in house 'brands at indepedents which wont rip you off. Its just that brands like ardex & bal are good but so expensive & are used only where 1)architectural requirements dictate that this must be used by builders 2) people are gullible & are told they must use the most advanced materials for the most basic of jobs