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[quote=Anonymous]The way showers are built these days, it shouldn't matter at all if the grout is cracked because they are supposed to put a complete waterproof barrier beneath the tile. This could be a waterproof paint (a la RedGard), a flexible sheet liner, or a combination of both. They also use concrete board under the tile which will never warp or disintegrate (but will not stop water on its own without waterproofing on top of it). Additionally, the grout they use these days is much more sturdy than the old stuff. As one contractor told me, "This is not your father's grout." After having three bathrooms remodeled by two different contractors, I have found they will do it they way they want no matter what you ask them to do. Caulk at the corners is one school of practice, but not the only one. The real question you should be asking is, "What kind of waterproof barrier are you using?"[/quote]
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