Mapei Jasmine grout

[Kieron79]

Had Tiler tile my bathroom and got him to use Jasmine grout, problem is the g rout is White in parts. Tge grouting was done approx 24hours ago so wondering if it will even out in time? If not do you think it fair to get him back to regrout?Cheers

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome...could still be drying out, I'd give it a couple more days...if it's still the same give your tiler a call..

 

[grumpygrouter]

Jasmine is usually quite dark when it is first applied i.e when wet and does get considerably lighter as it dries. Give it another day or so and see what happens, it may still be curing if it is cold or the tiles and substrate are not porous.

 

[hillhead]

Oops, was it ultracolour or keracolour jasmin?
It has to be mixed thoroughly, and let sit and remixed.
Superb grout too.
Welcome along Kieron.

 

[Kieron79]

Thanks so much for replies, bit concerned that it looks so patchy, lots of parts that were. Jasmine have turned White. read that too much water when Tiler cleaned up could cause tiles to discolour? Gutted if it doesn't change as he made a fantastic job of the tiling, guess I will have to get him back though if not happy

 

[Stewart]

Could be caused by over-wetting of the grout while wiping down. Give it another day then take it from there.....


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[d noulton]

as hillhead said needs to be mixed thoroughly with a mechanical mixer left to settle then remix then apply
mapei do provide mixing sheets in certain stores as there have been problems in the past with incorrect mixing bear in mind how many dyes are involved to create the colours mapei offer so mixing is key

 

[Kieron79]

Is there a way to restore the colour rather than regrouting? The grout has not been sealed, read that sealing it may restore?

 

[Kieron79]

Is there a way to restore the colour rather than regrouting? The grout has not been sealed, read that sealing it may restore?

 

[Ian]

You can restore the grout, but you really shouldn't have to, mapei grouts are excellent but mixing them right is essential.


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[Kieron79]

Thanks, how would I go about restoring?

 

[Gazzer]

Thanks, how would I go about restoring?

You can use Mapei Fuga Fresca
http://www.tilersforums.com/tile-adhesive-grout-substrate-preparation/32994-mapei-fuga-fresca.html

 

[Kieron79]

Great stuff, thanks

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I think that the correct avenue to follow would be to contact your tiler with your concerns and therefore make him aware of the situation prior to trying any restoration which may invalidate any responsibility he may have.
Many of the previous reasons are possible for the uneven colour of the grout, including white adhesive in the joints showing through, so your tiler should be able to identify the problem.

 

[Kieron79]

Thanks reckon that's what I will do! Just gutted that it looked so good, time will tell I guess! If no improvement I will give him a buzz, thanks to everyone fir responses!One final thing, I need to drill 3 4mm holes into the porcelain wall tiles for channel for shower screen will I def have to use a diamond core drill or would a regular tile drill bit or even masonary do?Thanks in advance

 

[jay]

try this How to drill holes in hard tiles with diamond core holesaw drilling bits any chance of some pics of the grout in question

 

[jwatson]

is this effloresence??

 

[Kieron79]

Thanks Jay, will post pics Tom as on iPhone at present

 

[DHTiling]

I would wait .. then if no joy, ring the fixer..

 

[Kieron79]

Just a quick update! Not sure if this rules out certain issues but when grout is wet the colour seems to come back, any thoughts? Thanks

 

[jay]

Has it dried out even in color

 

[DHTiling]

Just a quick update! Not sure if this rules out certain issues but when grout is wet the colour seems to come back, any thoughts? Thanks

Any pics.?

 

[Kieron79]

No it's not even in colour, I will post some pics once I'm up and about

 

[DHTiling]

Any update on this.?

 

[Kieron79]

Yeah, grout is now almost 100% White, only a few parts are Jasmine although when wet most turns Jasmine, thing is now it's White I actually quite like it that way Phoned Tiler who said give it a day or two and if not happy he will cone around a rake out.Would it be possible for him to rake out the jasmine patches only and keep the White or would Jasmine eventually leach through?