[MLMIB]

When buying our tile from the tile story the salesman mentioned that he doesn't recommend epoxy grout because if the tile gets hot (it will be in a shower) the tile might expand want to expand and the epoxy grout won't give as much as regular grout will, causing the tile to crack.

1) I'm not sure if he's fibbing since his store didn't sell epoxy grout and he wants to sell us his grout

2) I'm not sure if there is any truth otherwise to the claim, while I guess I can understand the concept in practice it seems a bit far fetched

3) we're using it for accent in our soap recesses (picture below) so it won't even get the hot water on it except through minor splashes, so I have a hard time believing they will get "hot" enough for it to be a problem, if there could be a problem.

Looking for someone to shed light on the situation and either point out that it is a huge problem and I'm just underestimating it or that it's crazy talk and not to worry about it

 

[JazMan]

You're correct in being wary of that advise, I don't buy it. First the thought that a shower gets hot is silly. Hot starts at about 350 f. There are many epoxy grout that the manufacturer recommends for glass tiles, and many are sanded. You should ask the glass tile manufacturer for their recommendation. Most will give you specific names of what to use.

Check out Tec for their selection. http://www.tecspecialty.com/blog/Fi...l-Glass-Tile-Installations-.html#.Vm7wGDZIR8s

Jaz

 

[MLMIB]

You're correct in being wary of that advise, I don't buy it. First the thought that a shower gets hot is silly. Hot starts at about 350 f. There are many epoxy grout that the manufacturer recommends for glass tiles, and many are sanded. You should ask the glass tile manufacturer for their recommendation. Most will give you specific names of what to use. Check out Tec for their selection. http://www.tecspecialty.com/blog/Five-Steps-to-Achieving-Successful-Glass-Tile-Installations-.html#.Vm7wGDZIR8s Jaz

I'm already using laticrete epoxy grout so I'd like to stick with that. The tile is just a house brand for the tile store so that's a bit of a dead end, but I take it you think I'll still be ok, right?

 

[JazMan]

If Laticrete says it's ok for glass, that's good enough for me. You din't say specifically which Laticrete epoxy grout you're using, but I assume it's Spectralock Pro, which would be fine.

Jaz

 

[MLMIB]

If Laticrete says it's ok for glass, that's good enough for me. You din't say specifically which Laticrete epoxy grout you're using, but I assume it's Spectralock Pro, which would be fine. Jaz

It is spectralock pro, and when I called them they said call the tile manufacturer. I'm getting the impression no one wants to take responsibility.

 

[JazMan]

It is spectralock pro, and when I called them they said call the tile manufacturer. I'm getting the impression no one wants to take responsibility.

I don't see why you're getting that idea. Laticrete isn't going to warrant the glass tiles. You need to ask the tile manufacturer if there's any doubt and find out to which spec their tiles meet. Sounds like you may have some cheapo made in China thin glass with no specs or manufacturer listed. I see glass tiles at the big box stores and kinda laugh as I walk by.

Even so, I doubt you'll have problems. But surely there must be some info. Ask who ever took your money to find out for you. Tell us what info you have. Is it standard thickness?

Jaz

 

[oh'mike]

I've used Spectralock on glass tiles many times----never been an issue---

Micro fiber towels help a lot on the final clean up---vinegar mixed into the rinse water helps,too.

 

[jimn]

Just had to ask , man how hot a shower do you take? I leave the actually material issues to the fine experts on this board.