QUESTION

Movement joint at wall perimeter - What do you think of running tile to the baseboard and then grouting between the baseboard and the tile? Would this increase the chances of tile cracking?

ANSWER

ANSWER - You should always have at least a 1/4" gap between the tile and the wall it abuts.  If you but a base on top of the tile it will cover the gap, so you don't have to fill it.  If you run the tile to the existing wood baseboard then you have to fill that gap with a quality sealant such as 100% silicone.

Installing a 3" or 4" tall tile along the base looks good and is very functional in protecting the walls as you mop and helps keep the bugs out.  BUT... you need to use a quality sealant such as 100% silicone at that transition joint.  Do not hard grout it in or use the cheap latex caulking.  Good Luck!