CRAMPED SPACES AND WEIRD TILE CHOICES—ANYONE ELSE?
I get what you mean about sealing grout, but honestly, I’ve seen just as many issues crop up from over-sealing or using the wrong type for the tile. Sometimes it ends up looking patchy or even traps moisture if the prep isn’t spot on. As for offcuts, I’m all for creative reuse, but I’ve found that unless you’re really intentional, those “planter bases” just end up as clutter. Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes less is more when it comes to leftover materials...
CRAMPED SPACES AND WEIRD TILE CHOICES—ANYONE ELSE?
Totally get the less-is-more thing with leftover tiles. I tried to get clever and made a “trivet” out of some offcuts—ended up with a wobbly mess that scratched my table. As for grout, I learned the hard way that you really have to match the sealer to the tile type. Missed a spot in the laundry room and now it’s a weird patchy gray. If I could do it over, I’d just keep it simple and not overthink the extras...