Does Marble Need Grout

Grout between marble tiles is favorable but not always necessary. Many homeowners prefer the appearance of ungrouted tile. Before installing your marble tiles without grout, consider the function of grout and whether it is appropriate to eliminate the step.

Can you lay marble tile without grout?

Laying a marble floor without grout is possible so long as proper care is taken to assure your layout is perfectly square. You will be butting the tiles up against each other, so there isn’t any room to work out problems encountered in the grout joints, as would normally be the case.

What kind of grout do you use on marble?

unsanded grout. Unsanded grout is often the best choice for smooth, polished tiles like marble, even if the joint width is 1/8 or larger. Usually, most contractors use an epoxy-based unsanded grout in these situations – not traditional sanded or unsanded grout.