AboutMichael C. Malizia Expertise I can answer questions about, Grout and ceramic tile restoration and installation. This topic generally focuses on new or old installations that have an existing problem. I can offer advice on how to correct common made installation mistakes. Such as, cementitious grout problems, efflorescence, ghosting, shading, and flash. And tile installation problems such as, floor deflection, slip resistance, loose tiles, vapor transmission and many others. These are just a few of the problems associated with new tile and grout installations. I can also offer advice with restoring old tile and grout problems such as, sealer removal, re-sealing, grout re-coloring, grout repair, and caulking.
Experience
Past/Present clients Connecticut Stamford Hilton,Southampton hospital, Mcdonalds, Wading river hotel, Eastwind caterers, La pizzola, Setauket bagels, Sortsman kennels, Savinos resteraunt, Custom building products, Super-tec, Cancos, Southampton brick and tile, Tech, Dap, Poland spring water etc.
Question QUESTION: i just installed a beautiful travertine backsplash in my kitchen, i am not a messy cook, do i have to grout the tile? I love the way the stone looks without the grout.
ANSWER: Yes, you have to grout the tile.
Mike
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QUESTION: what grout to you reccomend so i can keep natural look, and since i have already sealed the tile does this present a problem and if so how do i rectify it?
Answer Hello and thank you for contacting The Grout Dye Company in NY.
You can use any grout by any grout manufacturer.
Simply tell the tile store what type of tile you have an the grout joint width and they will make a recommendation for a grout color and the use of Sanded or Un sanded grout.
I personally like Sanded grout for tumbled marble.
For any size grout joint and for wall or floor, since it has a better texture then Un-Sanded grout.
Being that you pre sealed the stone, it is good for the installation, the grout will clean up easier and not stain the travertine.
Also, I am curious to how you came to do this installation yourself and no one recommended or told you that you needed grout to fill in the joints?
Thank you;
Michael C. Malizia
The Grout Dye Company
www.groutdye.com
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