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A year ago I had a wetroom installed, I was told I could use it within 24 hours of it being completed. Unfortunately the plumber didn't brace the tray properly so within a couple of weeks of using it the grout cracked and the tiles came loose. Nothing adhered to the tray, so 100% adhesive was on the back of the tiles - I presume due to grout failing, then hot water soaking through the yet-cured tile adhesive. Plumber & tiler were never heard of again!
Over several weeks worth of evenings I ended up taking down the ceiling down below it, braced it properly and relaid the tiles with S2 flexible adhesive. I then grouted it with a mixture of grout & this flexible grout additive. Meant to mix it with water, but I figured I'd give it a go without for maximum water proof/flexibility.
Needless to say, I made a mess of grouting it - probably due to not following the instructions on the additive. In short the grout mixture settled too far into the channels and sort of shrank leaving lots of air bubble holes on the surface(!?). I bodged it by filling it with more 'grout mixture' to flush it with the tiles, then left it.
A year later I want to tidy it up and do it properly. The overall room works fine *touchwood* with the tiles secure, grout in place, no cracks or leaks but the grout lines look really messy.
However....I do want to make sure I don't make a mess of it second time. Now, I want to ensure it stays 100% water tight & allows some movement due to the ultra flexible S2 Tile Adhesive - so want to try and avoid a standard grout which allows water/dirt penetration.
What would people advise?
1) Standard grout & water....then seal it with a grout sealer
2) Grout, water & grouting additive to give it flexibility & then seal it to be safe (my currently preferred route!)
3) some form of Epoxy Grout?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks guys
Over several weeks worth of evenings I ended up taking down the ceiling down below it, braced it properly and relaid the tiles with S2 flexible adhesive. I then grouted it with a mixture of grout & this flexible grout additive. Meant to mix it with water, but I figured I'd give it a go without for maximum water proof/flexibility.
Needless to say, I made a mess of grouting it - probably due to not following the instructions on the additive. In short the grout mixture settled too far into the channels and sort of shrank leaving lots of air bubble holes on the surface(!?). I bodged it by filling it with more 'grout mixture' to flush it with the tiles, then left it.
A year later I want to tidy it up and do it properly. The overall room works fine *touchwood* with the tiles secure, grout in place, no cracks or leaks but the grout lines look really messy.
However....I do want to make sure I don't make a mess of it second time. Now, I want to ensure it stays 100% water tight & allows some movement due to the ultra flexible S2 Tile Adhesive - so want to try and avoid a standard grout which allows water/dirt penetration.
What would people advise?
1) Standard grout & water....then seal it with a grout sealer
2) Grout, water & grouting additive to give it flexibility & then seal it to be safe (my currently preferred route!)
3) some form of Epoxy Grout?
Any other suggestions?
Thanks guys