Granite tile countertop

[Dave M]

What is the best grout to use on a granite counter top?

[JMS BUILDERS]

Originally Posted by Dave M

What is the best grout to use on a granite counter top?

Grout? what is it granite tiles? where exactly is grout needed in a traditional granite (precut slab) counter top?

[Shawn Prentice]

1/16" joints use unsanded grout, then make sure you seal it with a quality sealer. When using unsanded make sure you work in one direction so you don't have to go back and fill in a bunch of air pockets.

[Dave M]

Yes they are granite tiles. I have heard that epoxy grout is the best thing to use.
Thanks for the info
Dave

[mbyrne]

S.P.:
I do not understand your advice to "work in one direction" since moving the grout trowel in one direction only is a cause of air pockets and grout holes.

[Shawn Prentice]

Michael, I should say that I work at angles to the joints, back and forth, moving forward, if that makes sense? It seems to me that air pockets and pin holes are formed easier in unsanded grout by coming back into areas already grouted. Maybe I was doing something wrong that I didn't realize, but I've never had the same problems again.

[JMS BUILDERS]

Originally Posted by Shawn Prentice

Michael, I should say that I work at angles to the joints, back and forth, moving forward, if that makes sense? It seems to me that air pockets and pin holes are formed easier in unsanded grout by coming back into areas already grouted. Maybe I was doing something wrong that I didn't realize, but I've never had the same problems again.

Ok now it all makes sense, MY GRANITE GUYS USE A 2-PART SANDED EPOXY AND DO AS ABOVE AND CLEAN W/ MANUFACTURES CHEMICAL (OOPS! CAPS) Then seal will get you the info tomarrow AM

[JONES199]

Can anyone speak to the durability of granite tiles? We have a mid to upper rental property that has been specked with granite tile and a maple nosing that we are a little worried about.

[Mark G]

Mr. Jones, why don't you start a new thread instead of hijacking this one. It's an etiquette thing.

[mctile]

So....

Someone wants to know the best grout for a granite countertop and its a discussion but if someone wants to know what to do about a cracked slc and its straight to the "if your not a pro, don't talk to me link"? Does anybody out there care about the preservation of our trade ?

[mctile]

To all that contribute to this forum-

I must apologize for my prior statement on this thread. Being new here, I was not fully aware of how things worked. I can appreciate how y'all want to keep this forum clear of novice clutter. I get it, and please accept my apology.

[semple]

i always use an expoxy grout on countertops

[SyTile]

I, also, would recommend an epoxy grout. Laticrete has a product called Spectralock that is great for a countertop application as well. It's a bit easier to work with than traditional epoxy grout. You may try that route.

[HousewrightDB]

Originally Posted by Dave M

What is the best grout to use on a granite counter top?

This question came up at JLC in Minneapolis last week. I posed the possibility (although I have not installed as such) of tight joints with only a thin buttering of the granite tile edges (about 1/4") with clear silicone.
Nick C

[dome home]

I just tried that spectralock you mentioned and really liked it. Floor not counter.