I m giving a review of our groutable peel and stick tile two years after installation.
Bathroom grouted vinyl tile.
So much so i waited a year to write this post.
When done properly however grouted vinyl tiles are a durable and attractive floor tile option.
That s not to mention vinyl tile s durability water resistance and low cost.
As you can see from the photos the tiles have held up really well.
Using groutable tile when you install new vinyl flooring adds to the visual appeal giving your room a luxe look.
We invited kendra darr of simply darr ling to showcase the transformation of her bathroom using groutable tile.
Thinking about installing groutable peel and stick tile.
Grouting vinyl tiles differs slightly from grouting hard tiles in a number of ways.
Our groutable vinyl tile review.
It is a great diy project.
Step 1 scoop a small amount of the acrylic based grout onto the end of the hard grout float.
To lessen the mess with groutable vinyl tile use the narrow end of a rigid rubber float to work the grout into the joints.
If you d like to create a higher end look you can grout some vinyl tile varieties to increase their resemblance to natural stone or ceramic tile.
It was always matte and it still is.
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We installed luxury vinyl tile from lowes in our bedroom and bathroom in a herringbone pattern in the bedroom over 2 years ago.
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But i am happy to report that the tile is doing really great even though we did a hardcore renovation to the rest of the bathroom with the floor in tact.
Apply the grout directly onto the joints of the vinyl tiles.
Scrape off the excess in a 45 degree motion.
Style selections 6 in x 24 in groutable chateau peel and stick luxury vinyl tile.
This has led to many people using vinyl tile sets to create the same style of tile flooring as real stone which requires grout.
This flooring holds up well even in heavy traffic areas like the kitchen bathroom and mudroom.
I love a matte finish floor.
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We used gray grout in the bathroom and white grout in the bedroom.
If you want to recreate this same style to convince others that your floors are the genuine thing you need a groutable vinyl set like the stainmaster groutable white waza set.
When we started out on this project i had serious reservations about how well groutable vinyl tile would last.
Pack the joints with a rigid rubber float.
Be sure to purchase tiles labeled as groutable plus the type of grout recommended by the manufacturer.
Never use cement based grout with groutable vinyl tile.
Buy the grout the manufacturer recommends.
It s too brittle and it will crack.