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grout
Grout is a dense fluid which is used to fill gaps or used as reinforcement in existing structures. Grout is generally a mixture of water, cement, and sand and is employed in pressure grouting, embedding rebar in masonry walls, connecting sections of pre-cast concrete, filling voids, and sealing joints such as those between tiles. Common uses for grout in the household include filling in tiles of shower floors and kitchen tiles. It is often color tinted when it has to be kept visible and sometimes includes fine gravel when being used to fill large spaces (such as the cores of concrete blocks). Unlike other structural pastes such as plaster or joint compound, correctly mixed and applied grout forms a water resistant seal.Although both grout and its close relative mortar are applied as a thick emulsion and harden over time, grout is distinguished by its low viscosity and lack of lime (added to mortar for pliability); grout is thin so it flows readily into gaps, while mortar is thick enough to support not only its own weight, but also that of masonry placed above it.
Hi returning to tiling after a 25 year break.(I actually trained in the late 1980s) Materials have changed significantly, including some huge format tiles. My question regard epoxy grouts for those who have experience in :- Are they as easy to use as traditional cement grouts? ( the videos make...
Hi returning to tiling after a 25 year break.(I actually trained in the late 1980s) Materials have changed significantly, including some huge format tiles.
My question regard epoxy grouts for those who have experience in :-
Are they as easy to use as traditional cement grouts? ( the videos make...
Hi
I'm wondering if any professionals here have any advice on what product to use as a grout sealer for white grout in a shower? Preferably available in the UK or on Amazon etc
Thanks
Francis
Can anyone recommend a grout sealer to prevent the grout getting dirty and stained?
The area is approx 50sqm
We went with the Bal Micromax2 Gunmetal grout but are finding that we are constantly are having to clean the grout lines
I've had my bathroom and wet rooms done using Bal Regal grout. (Ash grey) Its patchy and inconsistant in colour. It's supposed to be resistant to efflorescence, but that's how it looks.
Has anyone encountered issues with this grout?
The fitter insists that it was mixed correctly and Bal have...
Hey all,
finally got my shower enclosure ready for tilling.I’m after advice on a good quality white subway tile and what grout and adhesive to use? We’re looking at a darker grout and the tiles are being fixed onto Abacus Elements backer board. I have some leftover Mapei grey adhesive, if that...
Hi, Please would you advise me on best floor grout in a wet room.
the floor is made up of prowarm former and 15mm insulated backerboards over sound t and g flooring with underfloor heating and flexible levelling compound.
I have used 10mm porcelain tiles onto Mapie Keraquick adhesive, I have...
Hello,
We are first time tilers, we finished laying the tiles last weekend and grouted them yesterday.
It is laid onto a sand and cement screen base which was laid around six months ago. We used 900 x 150 porcelain tiles and a mapai flexible adhesive. The room has never been used and is newly...
Thinset-grout all in one product for tile installation on water line of your typical built in pool. The surface is concrete, cleaned and smooth. Ready for the double row of 3x3 porcelain tile
Hiya,
Just looking for a bit of advice. We had the area around our bath retiled 6 months ago and have recently noticed some hairline cracks in the grout. Haven’t found any images online with similar cracks.
It’s only on a few tiles but naturally I am worried that there is an issue with the...
Hi All and thank you in advance. I'm DIY'er with quite good general understanding and capable of using of tools :)
This will be my first adventure with tiling(well done few tiles then and there, but not from start to finish).
I wanted to renovate our en-suite, we live in timber frame house...
Hi there,
This is my first post.
I've just finished laying approx 80m2 of Tudor white limestone with 6mm gaps. No major drama, but it has taken 6 months over evenings and weekends. I'm having a few issues with grouting. We want the grout to be flat, level with the face of the tile.
I some...
Hi all,
I have recently tiles and grouted my en-suite (ceramic metro tiles, 100x200mm, 2mm grout lines) but have had a nightmare with the grouting, resulting in very soft, powdery weak grout.
I’m 99.9% sure it’s because I rushed and over watered the mixture, as well as used too damp sponge...
Hi folks!
Forum newbie here, be gentle (or not, I can take it).
I've boxed in around a corner bath, attached Aquapanel on to boxing with silicone and screws so that it is flush with the bath top, and a slight incline towards the bath.. All good so far (or not, feel free to interject / mock...
Having had an issue with water ingress I have been trying to regrout my shower cubicle.
I approached the original tile supplier who gave me Larsen Colourfast 360 grout (cement base) as he said that’s “likely” to be what was used.
I allowed the cubicle to dry for several weeks and removed the...
Hello all! I don't usually use forums so bear with me.
I've tiled my downstairs toilet, I grouted the floor tiles spaced at 3mm using a grey Mapei Keracolor SF. It was the first time I'd grouted but I'd followed a lot of advice online and it went down great and I was really happy with the...
The grout in my bathroom was very old and dirty and I successfully buzzed it all out of the straight, flat lines with a Dremel tool using its carbide blade attachment. However, I can't seem to find the right blade, attachment or tool that will help me get the grout out of the 90 degree corners...
Hi all. Looking for some expert help now I have some time on my hands during lockdown. I took up the Victorian Minton tiles on my hallway a few years ago during a renovation as everything was uneven and needed relayed. I managed to recover around 80% of them which I now plan to use in another...
Hi all,
I'm looking for a quality grout for my new bathroom (combi shower over bath) and with so many to choose I just dont know whats best out there and not to fast setting although im not doing the job
The one that's caught my attention is looked at are Kerakoll fugabella colour as it seems...
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