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   mike_maines | Dec 30, 2007 04:40pm | #1

   Yes, but many tilers and tile stores go with the theory that floors get sanded grout, period.  They seem to think it's for strength and not for gap-filling.

   As long as you don't have any voids in the grout you're probably ok though.

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   MBaybut | Dec 31, 2007 01:38am | #2

   I'm now doing porcelain floor tile in my kitchen and I plan to do the narrow grout joints. Should I use sanded or non sanded? Any difference in the application?
   Mike

   Edited 12/30/2007 5:39 pm ET by MBaybut

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   FastEddie | Dec 31, 2007 02:19am | #3

   It applies the same, although the unsanded is creamy smooth and the sanded ... well, it has sand in it.  General rule is 1/8" or more is sanded."Put your creed in your deed."   Emerson

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   TonyCz | Dec 31, 2007 08:17am | #4

   Just make sure you have a solid underlayment for under the tile. 1/2" hardi backer if over wood sub floor and with concrete floors you should have little to no problem.

   Non sanded grout if 1/8" and under. and use a hard rubber float to spread the grout.