Your walls and floors are pretty stiff but there can be movement between the two that will crack the grout.
Gap between floor tile and wall.
Whenever tile has a right angle like that grout is prone to fail so caulk is used.
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However it s not that simple.
There shouldnt be a gap between wall and floor.
The d i y video how to seal a big gap between tile floor and tile wall in a bathroom or shower.
Instead fill it with an elastic material capable of sustaining the movement of the floor and the movement of the wall.
Any gap should never be greater than 1 8 inch.
Typically this will be cracks in your foundation.
It shows how to seal a gap in the corner where the tile floor.
Caulking is the best choice for this application.
Tile stores generally sell caulks that match the grout.
Ceramic tile wall gap back of tile should rest on finished wall.
However it will eventually fail in one of two ways.
The tile council of north america recommends at least a quarter inch gap between the tile floor and the walls.
The water being blocked by the sealant will find another gap in your foundation to enter the home.
Gaps between each tile can vary but wall and floor should be gap free 2011 10 27t20 55 03 01 00 answered 27th oct 2011.