Recommend me a grout

[crimond]

Can you recommend me a good grout, I have finally finished tiling my kitchen, (used BAL Bluestar) and will be grouting tomorrow. Really pleased with it, a hundred times better than the crap I had to rip off the wall by a so called 'professional' tiler.

Its white grout and I would like ready mixed as I'm a tiling novice.

Also the space between the worktop and the first row of tiles, do I fill this with Silicon rather than grout? Also can you recommend a good Silicon which will match the white grout.

Cheers

 

[devonmark]

bal grout is a nice grout to use, and yes seal the the worktop and tile gap with Silicon..post some pics in the gallery..Mark.

 

[crimond]

Does Bal have a good ready mixed grout, you would recommend

 

[frogeye]

Don't be put off using a powdered mix. They are really easy to mix and are more cost effective. Powder in bucket slowly add water until it just hangs off the trowel. If I can do it, believe me anyone can :yes: I aint no expert but if you have done the tiling then mixing the grout will be childs play
sully

 

[myhometiling]

agree with above..
when using powder mix for the first time,
mix a small amount and grout a small area till you see how it goes off..


calvy...

 

[Dan]

Ready mixed grouts are a nightmare to use. Use the 'BAL Superflex' or at least 'BAL wall grout' (standard) to give a nice finish.

 

[Perry]

depends what tiles bal grout wasnt any good on frost-proofs size of joints cant be a factor but as advised dont use ready mixed Pete

 

[DHTiling]

Bal super flex wide joint is perfect for frost proof tiles........

 

[Perry]

Bal super flex wide joint 3-20 mm joint Dave missed out the wall bal wall grout :stupid:

 

[GazTech]

BAL Superflex Wall Grout

A brilliant white, water & frost resistant cementitious wall tile grout with built-in admixture to give increased flexibility and high bond strength. Suitable for grouting porcelain, marble, natural stone, glass and ceramic mosaics, glazed and fully vitrified tiles. BS EN 13888 CG2 Grout.




BAL Microseal

A unique, high performance, waterproof and mould-resistant Silicon sealant especially formulated with built in Microban® antibacterial protection, to inhibit the growth of black mould and bacteria, such as Listeria, Salmonella and E-Coli. For interior and exterior use. Bonds to glass, ceramic, acrylic, fibreglass and glazed or painted surfaces.

 

[DHTiling]

All bal super flex grouts are frost proof and suitable for frost proof tiles/glass etc etc......

 

[Perry]

what im saying Dave bal wall was never any good for single fired tiles if you know what i meen mate :8:

 

[DHTiling]

I dont use ordinary bal wall grout now..super flex what ever tile...sometimes micro-flex.....bal ordinary not much good on joints over 3/4mm..

 

[Perry]

used to have to make our own grouts the big boys are starting to catch up :lol:

 

[DHTiling]

Very true pete.. i remember.. wasn't that many years ago either....we always used additives.. hydrated formulas were never heard of...

 

[grumpygrouter]

Quite like Ardex F4 myself.

Grumpy

 

[Perry]

f4 one of the old ones i used for mixing good for somthings not for others like small joints on mosaics frost proofs but only small joints but great for mixing with c2

 

[crimond]

Went to topps and got BAL Microflex, Brilliant White. The guy recommended this as my grout lines are only 2mm. Should I have got the superflex though?

 

[DHTiling]

no micro flex is better.....

 

[crimond]

good, will be grouting on Tuesday. Will post some photos then.

 

[etc.tiling]

Dude - hand mixing is good for making sure you have all the lumps out the mix. Bal Super Flex is good for your job!! If you've not mixed by hand before then make sure you get some throw away latex gloves. Put 3 on your right hand (if you're right handed) and add the water (clean water) using a sponge to make sure you don't add too much. Once you've got a putty-like constituency you'll know you're there. Try not to make it too runny and don't forget that too thick and you'll sweat like a bugger as you force it into the grout lines. If you've not grouted before then don't drag your grout float along the lines, it's best to drag push the grout into the line and then push it diagonally to ensure you don't pull the grout out the line, which is what happens if you follow the lines.

Hope this helps mate - good luck!

 

[tysfoot]

bal for me, great stuff to work with