grout or cault tub line

[Ham Sulu]

I've gotten 2 different answers from 2 contractors I talked to. Is the seal between the tub and the tile floor in a bathroom to be grouted, caulked or both?

thanks!

[jeffc]

"Both" makes no sense, except when they grout it and then you have to go back over it a year later because it's cracked. At that point it will have "both".

[RicodJour]

If the main objective is to complete the installation as quickly as possible, grouting everything is faster. Caulking is a better installation 99% of the time is done correctly.

Things such as framing shrinkage, movement between wall surfaces, type of substrate, tub profile, whether there's a shower head above, etc., must be taken into consideration before committing to grouting to the tub. Caulking is a more sure thing. Search this newsgroup and alt.building.construction for tips on caulking if you're the one going to be doing it.

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[glenn P]

All the corner joints should be "expansion" joints - ie caulk, or silicon.

[jeffreydesign]

[troy]

Both.

Sanded grout, then Clear silicone.