Bathroom Upgrade and Laying New Carpet cont.
My project continues. I put aside installing the tile in the Bathroom to give me a break from working in that small area. Yesterday I started to lay the new carpeting. In any given RV there will be a ...
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fulltimedaniel wrote:Bill.Satellite wrote:
Don't use tile. I have tile in may places and keeping the grout clean is a pain in the....well, you know. There must be a better option of some kind of a solid surface. I am looking to tear out mine and have someone install a cleaner, easier to deal with surface. We full time. If you don't then the occasional use may not be a big deal.
Actual grout does not work well in trailers (vehicles) and most grout needs to be sealed then it doesnt stain or soil. The good sealants are expensive but worth it.
In this case I will be using a high end silicone based sealant in place of grout. It has a 7 year guarantee against mold and of course is waterproof.
I am putting the tile on with a very strong commercial construction glue...it wont be going anywhere.
I hope you didn't buy into that Internet seller that sells the "Best product on Earth". I'm not going to search to show this exact guy because there are probably now more than a few selling silicone as the best adhesive for tile.
Truth is, a properly installed tile and correct grout is going to last two lifetimes in an RV. I've been doing this for years and don't have any issues. You can search through the "Cowboy/Hilton" thread in my signature line to see a full tutorial.
