Split Face Tiles - Advice On Grouting Split-face Tiles?

[rj1884]

Good morning. Just a quick question regarding the tiles in the picture. I've fixed split face stone tiles before (not in wet area) and haven't grouted them. The tiles in the picture are a ceramic split face style tile from wickes. They will require grouting I assume due to them being a ceramic tile with the split face within the tile itself. Have you got any advice with regards grouting them, are they a pain to clean etc. Would you have a minimum grout line as well.

Many thanks.

 

[J Sid]

Yes grout them
Yes they are a pain

Advice: Change them for something else.

 

[Just Rizzle]

yes grout them if your using in a wet area may want to use a grout gun as pain to clean off

 

[Dan]

They look like a pain in the backside.

 

[rj1884]

Ha ha loving the advise. As soon as I saw them I knew they were going to be a pain. Just out of curiosity, would you guys charge extra for dealing with these tiles due to the make up of them. The job was priced prior to tile being chosen.

 

[Dan]

I would try to yeah. It's a pain in the back side by the looks of it.

When you provide an estimate for tiling it should be just that. You could do with a bit of a clause in your estimate paperwork explaining that due to unforeseen circumstances the price may change. And tile type change can be a massive factor in that.

I'd also always try and get the tile type before providing the estimate. What if they'd have wanted mosaics on the diamond or something and you'd priced for bumpy whites?

 

[Dan]

Estimate & Quote ?
estimate/quote template

Some terms in a quote: Quote sheet. How to look presentable

 

[rj1884]

Very true. I do put on my estimate, price may change once the tile is chosen/known and that the estimate is based on a standard size ceramic tile.

 

[rj1884]

Cheers mate

 

[Dan]

Any time.
It's what we're here for.

Let us know how you get on.

 

[rj1884]

Will do. Thanks.

 

[Dan]

This thread might make them change their mind about split face!

Split face marble tiles and bathrooms

 

[Alan.P]

We were on about this tile the other month, Laga Natural ( by the look of it ) it was after it took another fixer 8 ( eight ) hours to clean off after grouting normally, I went out and bought a grout gun for this reason, and went down the joints only, still a royal pain, you WILL need lots of sponges as the rough surface eats them.

Best of luck

 

[CJ]

You wait till up have to silicon the corners.

 

[Qwerty]

When fixing these before I have grouted as normal with a float, but point it in the joint almost, using the end of the float. Wipe and clean as usual but go over it when fully set with an epoxy sponge or emulsifying pad using some grout stain remover and it comes up a treat! Not the quickest of jobs, but makes the job a bit easier