grout

  1. M

    Efflorescence in new Grout.

    Just tiled a hallway and used Dark Grey grout which developed horrendous patchy efflorvescence. Any ideas? I contacted the manufacturer NX adhesives, but no reply.
  2. B

    nonsanded vs epoxy grout

    I am looking to dig out about 1/4 inch of existing and re grout. My issue is its an off white color and always getting dirty and well you know. I read that epoxy is the way to go. Can you put epoxy grout over old nonsanded grout that's left in the joint after I use an oscillating saw to remove...
  3. S

    How do I grout uneven slate mosaic

    First time poster.....any advice on how best to grout these massively uneven mosaic slate tiles and should they be sealed first and if so, what do you recommend? Thanks in advance
  4. T

    Bal Grout vs Bal Microflex

    Hi All, Has anyone had experience with Bal Microflex (in white) drying patchy? My tiler has suggested Bal Grout, after a patchy experience with micromax/2 (i think). Hes been very helpful and is experienced however we like the idea something with anti mould properties. Have have read up about...
  5. M

    Recipes for adhesive and grout cement

    Dear team , we are looking to learn how to make adhesive and grout cement , Could you please help me to get the proper way for that your support highly appreciated regards Mustafa Hashim
  6. A

    Stained Grout

    Hi all, I am not sure I have posted this in the correct bored, but I would appreciate some advice on the best way to sort this stained grout out please? Thank you in advance.
  7. R

    URGENT !! WTF tiles turning grey when applying grout???

    Hi, Just done the first section of grouting shower. Appears a grey border forming around the tile??? Think I'm going to remove the grout, its waaay darker than expected. I've got a bag of white to use. Any advice, the tiles are metros, can't be that bad and absorb that quick? Will post a photo...
  8. T

    Hairline crack in grout!!

    Hi, I don't know if I'm been a little over the top here but I have a very small haircrack within my grout which is located on the wall in Bath/shower area!! See picture! The Area was only tiled/grouted about 2 months ago. The substrate is tanked plasterboard. They used powered adhesive (don't...
  9. andywalker25

    Grout Colour Problem: mapei ultracolour grout manhattan grey

    Had our patio guys grout our porcelain patio yesterday and have to say to say feel quite unhappy with the result. The colour is really uneven and looks like a coating of white on some grey areas. The consistency of colour just doesn't look right. I've called them back to come take a look. Has...
  10. K

    Setting Out Kitchen Tiles: grout thickness for non-matching sizes

    It's been a while since my last tiling job. We finished a kitchen renovation some time ago and have been trying to decide since what to use for the splashback. We've settled on tiling (which we had in the pre-renovation kitchen). That decision should come as no surprise to you good folks! (why...
  11. M

    natural slate stone patio laid , grout haze marks on stone

    Laid a natural stone slate patio. Used projoint max expoxy paving grout used it for nearly 2 years. Yet after 6 hours sudden change in weather so went and covered and sheeted over as advised with water proof sheet. Came next morning removed and now got milky epoxy residue haze on stones. Any...
  12. jwilf

    How white is mapei white grout?

    So I've bought a bag of Mapei white "flexible wall and floor grout" for my kitchen splashback - like this: https://www.diy.com/departments/mapei-flexible-white-wall-floor-grout-w-2-5kg/38157_BQ.prd My tiles are "Opal White" from Porcelain Superstore...
  13. N

    Epoxy Grout

    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...
  14. N

    Expoxy grout

    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...
  15. pieonlegs

    Best Grout Sealer?

    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
  16. J

    Grout Grout sealer recommendations

    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
  17. I

    Bal Regal grout

    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...
  18. J

    Grout lines

    Hi everyone anybody know how i can thin a groutline please
  19. R

    Subway tile, adhesive and grout?

    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...
  20. P

    wet room floor grout

    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...

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