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    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    Photos as requested. A wide grout gap, but that's what the original builder did.
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    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    OK - Update: The patio tiles were loose, what's more they were definitely cemented in. They all lifted without any difficulty as they were not stuck. Had a massive job filling all the 3-5 cm deep hollows in the cement matrix (we used outdoor leveller + sharp sand as we needed it to set quickly...
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    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    Grout is coming out very easily. My local tile place recommends Keraflex Rapid instead and they have it in stock, they reckon it is better. It means I can start straight away. Any thoughts? Thanks
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    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    Thanks, I realise that now. Fingers crossed I can sort this out soon. I'll get Ardex grout tomorrow and wait for the weather to improve.
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    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    It hasn't really. Now I know.
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    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    Ah, I never knew. That is very interesting. I really appreciate you looking into this, it has been extremely helpful. It will also help me convince the missus that it really does need doing. I had better get moving then. Just need this weather to get better. One final question - should I add...
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    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    Thanks for all this. I shall replace the grout soon with some more appropriate product. I still think that the tiles are concrete though and not porcelain. The text on the page I got through a quick internet search says Concrete Project is the full-thickness porcelain stoneware from...
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    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    No, the tiles are all solid. Down for just over 3 years. I want to look at solutions first so I am informed. If it is fixable by option 1 or similar I may just do it myself.
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    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    No, they are concrete - approx 10.5mm thick. Conproj G Grey Lp 1200x1200mm - http://www.europeanheritage.co.uk/products/tiles/concrete-effect/conproj-g-grey-lp-1200x1200mm/
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    Outside floor tiles - Grouting advice

    Our builder laid fabulous black 1200 x 600 tiles around our house and also on a large patio. He used Fast Point brush in grout and it looked great for a while. Unfortunately, the grout is all falling out and we have never been able to powerwash by any means as the grout comes out too. I notice...
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