Grout & Silicone — Why You Need Both for a Perfect Tile Finish
When tiling is done right, it doesn’t just look great — it performs.
And two materials make it all work:
grout and silicone.
Yes, they’re different — and you need both.
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What does grout do?
🧱 Fills the space between tiles
🧼 Keeps things clean and sealed
🎨 Comes in a wide range of colors
🔧 Adds strength and alignment
We use high-quality, color-matched grout that resists cracking, water, and mold.
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But grout isn’t flexible. That’s where silicone comes in.
🚿 Applied where tile meets bathtubs, walls, windows, or countertops
🤸♂️ Expands and contracts — grout doesn’t
💧 100% waterproof
🧩 We match the silicone to the grout for a seamless look
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Why it matters:
If you skip silicone in showers or kitchens, moisture gets in.
That’s when mold starts, grout cracks, or tiles loosen.
We always apply smooth, color-matched silicone for that perfect, finished line.
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At TILE-IGOS, we don’t cut corners — even in the corners.
We finish every job with the right materials, the right way.
Service areas: Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Richmond, Delta, New Westminster, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, White Rock, Abbotsford, Greater Vancouver Area