Epoxy grouting question.

[StenhouseTiling]

Hi, i just have a question but dont know if this is the correct place to post it. I have a big job tiling a factory floor of 1,550m2 useing 200x200 tiles. The grout i have to use is epoxy, could you give me a rough estimated time as to how many meters could be grouted in a day is im going to sub the job out to another tiler. Thanks

 

[Gazzer]

Moved to correct forum !

 

[mz30]

Depends on what epoxy your going to use,whatever you/they use it involves time patience and a lot of sponges.

 

[Gazzer]

Also depends on what tiles being used. If they were riven, stud face etc then it will take longer.

 

[StenhouseTiling]

thanks. Its BAL floor epoxy. The tiles are more of a stud surface. useing a 4mm spacing.

 

[peteablard]

I can see an unlucky labourer getting a crash course in epoxy grouting!!

 

[NZ_Tiler]

sounds like a job for Berta, a few Bertas. How much time do you have to get the job done?

 

[StenhouseTiling]

about 3 months. the quicker the better tho. theres me and another tiler laying the tiles. was going to get a guy in to do the job but was wondering what the time scale would be as i know where im at with what rate its worth.

 

[NZ_Tiler]

I don't know bal products, so don't know how well it spreads or washes off. My experience is with Mapei, I would say around 25-30m2 a day for one guy. So it depends how many guys you put on the job

 

[StenhouseTiling]

Thanks. The technical rep for BAL says its one of the easier types of epoxy to use. So hopefully he can get at least that coverage in a day. Cheers

 

[MTiler]

Itd be quicker to have teams of two guys , one applies the epoxy while the other follows cleaning it straight away working their way through the pots. you'll need a ton of white emulsifying pads and if possible warm water.

missyT

 

[andyb1]

Done 30m in a small pool this week, don't you just love it.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

On large areas we used to use a plunger cardboard cartridge to apply, you could use a mortar gun, then the Dixon floor scrubbing machine with a white circular pad to emulsify, then as mentioned above the Berta machine to sponge off. I am just finishing a steam room using Kerapoxy jasmine, a lot easier than the old stuff. Different methods on large floors, good luck.

 

[ifindoubtgrout]

i used bal on a school toilet floor took me about 6 hours to do 18m, tiles were antislip so that didnt help but you need hot water,its like grouting with Silicon:mad2:

 

[MTiler]

...and always wear Nitrile gloves, if any gets on your skin clean it off straight away or it'll burn. Its lovely stuff NOT.

 

[Houston]

Ive done a lot of Bal epoxy over the years, we use to damp the tile first, point then emulsify, wash off with hot water and a final wash with a spontex sponge. HOTTER the water the better

 

[glasgow_tiler]

we used to sit the tub of epoxy in hot water before we used it, then it was all hands on deck, its not realy something you can do quickly so i would allow a bit more time to it

 

[NZ_Tiler]

i used bal on a school toilet floor took me about 6 hours to do 18m, tiles were antislip so that didnt help but you need hot water,its like grouting with Silicon:mad2:

That sounds about right, its no easy quick job. IT takes time, and plenty of elbow grease.