Metal Signature Tiles

[flyfishstalk]

Our 2018 Ventana came with about 8 sections or rows of metal signature tiles, integrated into the floor tiles. Although from a distance this adds character in the flooring, but has a serious drawback. There are spaces or cracks between each of these small tiles that will ultimately fill up with dirt. I called Newmar Service and asked whether they failed to grout these tiles, and their response was "they were not intended to be grouted".
Has anyone experienced the same and have a suggested resolution for preventing the build up of dirt?

[Smosher]

Can't see why you couldn't use silicon colored or clear and fill the gap. What was the reason for not grouting.that doesn't sound right

[bruceisla]

Originally Posted by flyfishstalk

Our 2018 Ventana came with about 8 sections or rows of metal signature tiles, integrated into the floor tiles. Although from a distance this adds character in the flooring, but has a serious drawback. There are spaces or cracks between each of these small tiles that will ultimately fill up with dirt. I called Newmar Service and asked whether they failed to grout these tiles, and their response was "they were not intended to be grouted".
Has anyone experienced the same and have a suggested resolution for preventing the build up of dirt?

Tubes of various color grout are available in Lowes in flooring dept. and kitchen/bath dept. Typically used to grout granite and sink tops at transition seams. It remains slightly flexible.

[flyfishstalk]

They never gave a reason for not grouting, said I should talk with the dealer, but it comes standard.

[NH Dave]

Not sure if this helps or not and not sure what type of metal it is that you have or gap size...but we have copper tiles in our kitchen at home and I used a 'non-sanded' grout (only around those) so it didn't scratch them.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do!