Can you recommend a grout for Mosaic

[AllurePTS]

Hi, doing some Mosaic at the moment ...it's got fine pattern on it that makes it really hard to clean up ....client has sovereign for the job but I'm gonna need to get something better ....what would you suggest ?

 

[DHTiling]

What type of mosaic...glass / porcelain etc ???

 

[White Room]

Is this the grout Link removed

 

[TilingLogistics]

Depending on the colour Mapei Kerracolour FF or even SF if its white

Kev

 

[Fred]

What about Bal mosaic fix, I like it, you fix and grout with it.

 

[Gazzer]

What about Bal mosaic fix, I like it, you fix and grout with it.

Are you sure ??

 

[Fred]

Are you sure ??

Have I said some thing wrong?

 

[Gazzer]

Copied from Mosaic Fix Spec
"GROUTING
Grouting can be carried out as soon as the adhesive has cured, typically
after 16 hours depending on the type of tile and background. Use an
appropriate grouting material from the wide range of BAL cementitious
and epoxy grouts, i.e. BAL MICROFLEX, BAL EASYPOXY or BAL
MICROCOLOUR grouts.
Pre-grouting paper-faced mosaic:
1. Pre-grout mosaic sheets and remove surplus before fixing.
2. Place mosaic sheets in position and tap down to achieve full contact
with the adhesive. Ensure that the joints between sheets match the
joints between the mosaic tesserae.
3. Wet and carefully remove paper before the adhesive hardens
completely.
4. Clean off surplus adhesive and grout from the face of the mosaic.
5. Complete grouting."

 

[Fred]

Copied from Mosaic Fix Spec
"GROUTING
Grouting can be carried out as soon as the adhesive has cured, typically
after 16 hours depending on the type of tile and background. Use an
appropriate grouting material from the wide range of BAL cementitious
and epoxy grouts, i.e. BAL MICROFLEX, BAL EASYPOXY or BAL
MICROCOLOUR grouts.
Pre-grouting paper-faced mosaic:
1. Pre-grout mosaic sheets and remove surplus before fixing.
2. Place mosaic sheets in position and tap down to achieve full contact
with the adhesive. Ensure that the joints between sheets match the
joints between the mosaic tesserae.
3. Wet and carefully remove paper before the adhesive hardens
completely.
4. Clean off surplus adhesive and grout from the face of the mosaic.
5. Complete grouting."

I've used Bal mosaic fix for fixing and grouting. I was only suggesting a method.

 

[Gazzer]

I've used Bal mosaic fix for fixing and grouting. I was only suggesting a method.

Sorry Fred but IMO if adhesive was meant for grouting then they would call it "Fix & Grout" and they wouldnt need to make any grouts. I would be interested to hear comments from others.

 

[Branty]

I've used Bal mosaic fix for fixing and grouting. I was only suggesting a method.

Fred, how do you get a decent finish?

 

[The D]

i've used bal mosaic fix for fixing and grouting. I was only suggesting a method.

no no no no no no

 

[BDS]

I`d have to agree with the others it says on the bag adhesive not grout,but i could be wrong but Gaztech will tell you right from wrong

 

[TilingLogistics]

Grout and adhesive have different properties in their makeup. Thats why grout is a different product to adhesive. The sheds sell the mixed stuff and thats why its cr*p

Kev

 

[AllurePTS]

Oh dear ...not another can of worms ! :lol:

It's ceramic mosaic Dave ......Chinese ceramic too !!!!

Think the Mapei is looking like a good option at the mo - I was also thinking of using a temporary sealer too... I've got RSI with scrubbing it already ! lol

 

[TilingLogistics]

Oh dear ...not another can of worms ! :lol:

It's ceramic mosaic Dave ......Chinese ceramic too !!!!

Think the Mapei is looking like a good option at the mo - I was also thinking of using a temporary sealer too... I've got RSI with scrubbing it already ! lol

Perfect

Kev

 

[The D]

Why are you using a sealer on ceramic mosaics? :huh2:

 

[TilingLogistics]

Why are you using a sealer on ceramic mosaics? :huh2:

Its a temporary sealer to assist grout clean up Dean

Kev

 

[AllurePTS]

it's got a very fine "waffle" pattern etched on it ....absolutely murder to clean