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Tile fiasco: how concerned should we be?

16 years ago

Returned home today to find that the tile backsplash had been placed; looks just beautiful. HOWEVER - on closer inspection, noticed that the first row (these are custom, 3x6 ceramic subways in a gray green/running bond installation) has been placed directly atop the granite counter - with no space for caulk! I just want to cry. Here, we thought we were SO close to being done! Grout to go in tomorrow. Hope someone will advise!

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toomuchwashing
16 years ago
Try this site:
http://johnbridge.com/vbulletin/search.php?searchid=1791449
bill_vincent
16 years ago
You're fine. The caulking will get in and form a seal with no problem. Although it's better if they keep it up 1/16", you can still get enough caulking in to seal it up.

All is not lost. :-)
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teachbls
Original Author
16 years ago
Bill, you are just an extraordinarily helpful resource! Thanks so much for your reply to my question. Panic attack averted...which means, my DH thanks you, too.

Robin
jaymielo
16 years ago
Robin, Can we see pictures? They 3x6 subway tiles sound beautiful! j.

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