tile work

06-21-2011, 11:29 AM	#1
oceandweler Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 23	tile work My contractor butted up the corners in the shower is that right or do I have to rip the wall out and retile. Very hard to grout with no corner space . I can only caulk it .

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06-21-2011, 11:33 AM	#2
mustangmike3789 NACE Coating Inspector     Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 523	tile work yes you should caulk it, grout will not stay in a corner too long.

06-21-2011, 11:43 AM	#3
oceandweler Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 23	tile work Should there have been a 1/16 gap at the corner or butted up tile is correctly installed

06-21-2011, 12:03 PM	#4
mustangmike3789 NACE Coating Inspector     Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 523	tile work yes there should be a small gap to accept caulk and for movement. good possibility of tiles cracking in the future if it is too tight.

06-21-2011, 12:27 PM	#5
oceandweler Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 23	tile work I may have to replace the wall some look tight

06-21-2011, 12:37 PM	#6
oceandweler Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 23	tile work Should I leave it and hope for the best

06-21-2011, 01:03 PM	#7
sdsester Member     Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,621	tile work You shouldn't have to redo the whole wall. You can always cut a relief space in with a mini or roto tool and mini masonry disc bit thing if you are panicked.

06-21-2011, 01:55 PM	#8
oceandweler Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 23	tile work Thanks for your input appreciated

06-21-2011, 07:06 PM	#9
Bud Cline Tileguy     Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,104	tile work Leave it alone for now it may be just fine. Other than that I would agree with Mike 100%. Caulk it and forget it.