A movement joint or ‘expansion joint’ is an intentional interruption in the tile or stone surface to allow for movement in the wall or floor. Hard flooring expands and contracts so it’s important to use a movement joint for your tiling project to prevent the tiles and grout from cracking or the tiles de-bonding.
Using tile joints is a suitable and economic solution to avoid problems related to the fixing tiles.
Sealants are used for the economic viability and easiness in application and due to their poor load bearing capacity, sealants often fail resulting in cracks and fissures along the line of application.
