Anybody Put Glass Tile In A Steam Shower?

R&D Tile

Beats me.

Guess that could happen no matter what's behind it eh.

Mike Finley

Welp, in my world that is considered a defect.

ChrWright

Are you tearing things out to start over Mike?

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Mike Finley

Yeah, we will be down to the studs.

ChrWright

Whose glass tile is it? Completely clear I take it?

I can't say I've ever done anything in a shower that was completely clear... and after this post I can see the potential problems.

I'd say the only guarantee would be epoxy grout--and even then I probably wouldn't risk it. Any chance they'd re-select?

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Mike Finley

I don't think epoxy grout would save you.

It's a no-no by almost all glass tile manufacturers. (warranty gone)

It's a steam shower so it's vapor not just surface moisture.

angus242

I'd call first but perhaps consider urethane grout. Here are some advantages:
• Chemical, Stain and Mildew Resistant
• Pre-mixed, single-part product provides:
- Absolute consistency every time
- No field mixing mistakes
• Pigment-free formulation provides:
- Absolute color uniformity every time
- No batch control problems
- No fading, streaking or shading
• Provides fast and easy clean-up when compared to epoxy and cement grouts
• Excess product can be saved and used later (unless curing additive used)
• UV stable, non yellowing
• Semi flexible, low shrinkage and high crack resistant
• Self sealing
• Non-sag formulation for vertical surfaces
• No allergic reaction like epoxy grout
• One-way breathable grout can be used in areas exposed to hydrostatic pressures
• Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass tile and stone applications
• Indoor and Outdoor
• High moisture areas, swimming pool environments
• Commercial or residential
• Horizontal or vertical surfaces including floors, walls and countertops
• New grouting or renovation regrouting
• Wet or dry area applications

With specifically StarQuartz, they are about to release a formula that doesn't need an additive to speed the curing process (as currently does) and a line of grout specifically made for use with glass. I have a sample of the glass grout I am using over iridescent (clear) glass next week. Of course, I'm just doing a backsplash in a powder room so no moisture/vapor issues there.

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