finishing off top row of tiles / ceiling

[pr1970]

Hi All

Just finished tiling my bathroom and have started grouting. Just wondered what the best way of finishing off where the top of the wall tile meets the ceiling. I`ve left a 2mm gap up there.
Should I put flexible grout in there or use some sealant ?

Thanks

 

[enduro]

I use decorators caulk, you can get it from any diy shops and it is a flexible sealent.

 

[MICK the Tiler]

:stupid:

 

[Gazzer]

Just grout for me.

 

[MICK the Tiler]

Just grout for me.

LAZY BUGGER!! :lol:

 

[newbie2]

Would it be okay to use silicon instead?

 

[grumpygrouter]

I normally use Silicon.

 

[Grace'sDad]

I'm a lazy bugger too!

Unless it's a new build bendy cardboard house, then I caulk.

 

[MICK the Tiler]

Only use Silicon if the ceiling has had its final coat of paint, otherwise paint won't stick.

 

[grumpygrouter]

Only use Silicon if the ceiling has had its final coat of paint, otherwise paint won't stick.

...I knew that.........

 

[Fekin]

Only use Silicon if the ceiling has had its final coat of paint, otherwise paint won't stick.

I never use Silicon, only caulk so if a customer decides to change the celing colour down the line or whatever then it's not going to be a problem for them.

 

[Deleted member 1779]

I went for Silicon because wasnt sure if the ceiling joists would flex (its upstairs) and the roof gets very hot in summer. (Well not this summer).

 

[enduro]

:stupid:

Why am i stupid MICK

 

[Woody123]

Ive used caulk before and it looked great when first done but found that overnite it shrank and the gap wasnt fully filled. never had that problem with Silicon. However it could of been something i done if other people have not had this problem..............

 

[enduro]

Ive used caulk before and it looked great when first done but found that overnite it shrank and the gap wasnt fully filled. never had that problem with Silicon. However it could of been something i done if other people have not had this problem..............

How big was the gap you left....i try and leave a 2mm gap and never had a problem with caulk.