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   Guest_ | Oct 27, 1999 04:02am | #1

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   Steve,

   Whether or not you use "sanded" grout depends on the joint size (and in some cases the tile, some can be scratched by the sand). How large are the grout joints. If there 3/16" or larger, then I wouldn't worry about the grout, that is if you like the color.

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   steve_shaffer | Oct 27, 1999 09:50pm | #2

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   The tile was standard 4" wall tile with approx. 1/16" to 1/8" spacing, the grout seemed to go into the spaces fine but I wonder about the adhesion.

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   steve_shaffer | Oct 27, 1999 11:54pm | #3

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   I have just realized that the wrong grout was used on my bathroom wall tile. Sanded grout was used on 4" tile. Does the grout need to be removed and un-sanded grout used or can the sanded grout be left in place until it fails. Will it fail sooner because it is sanded??

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   Guest_ | Oct 27, 1999 11:54pm | #4

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   I typically use sanded grout in walls with grout joints 1/8" and larger, and am sure it will not scatch the tile. The sand will give you a stronger joint. So, unless it scratched your tile, or was installed improperly, it should be fine. It must have been pretty hard to get the grout in a 1/16" joint. Try lightly scratching one of these "thin" joints in an obscure area if possible, to see if the joint was filled or the grout is just on the surface.