Dear
Let's start by saying that there are no official industry standards about that.
However, what I personally (and most others along with me) consider the best practice is to leave a 1/16” (3/32” maximum) grout gap with polished or hone-finished stone tiles. Sand less grout only should be used. (Butt-joint is a big no-no! You do need grout between the tiles and as deep in as possible.))
If you opt instead for a rustic look like the one that tumble-finished stone tiles will give you, then the grout gap grows to approx. 3/16” and sanded grout is required both for structural and aesthetic reasons.
I hope that this answered your question.
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http://www.marblecleaning.org/purpose.htm?
:-)
Ciao and good luck,
Mauri
Article ID: 102
Created On: Wed, Jun 13, 2007 at 9:50 AM
Last Updated On: Wed, Jun 13, 2007 at 12:00 AM
Authored by: Maurizio Bertoli [mail@mbstone.com]
Online URL: https://marblecleaning.org/knowledgebase/article.php?id=102