New Weber grout !

[Gazzer]

I have a floor to grout today and client chose Mapei 112 grey grout or similar. Well I have been given some Weber grout to try so before jumping in I did a colour sample swatch. I also tried 2 other manufacturers that i had in stock. The Weber was a close a match as you could get and would possibly be perfect. The other 2 were too dark.....the problem is that these samples were mixed at 3.30pm on Monday....its now 7.11am Tuesday and the Weber is still soft....so soft that you could mould it into a ball easily.

Anyone else having this issue ? the other grouts are hard and were within 2- 3 hours . The grouts are in a normal temperature house so it cant be an issue there.

 

[Stewart]

No issues at all with it so far and I've used it a few times now and is now my preferred grout of choice.........


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[DHTiling]

It is not as fast setting as ucp and I have had no issues either.

 

[Mike]

i've not used the weber (as nobody local stocks it) but the only problem i find with the ultracolour is it's expensive.

 

[kilty55]

hi neale,i use the weber a number of times without issue on tight joints,however i also found while doing a floor with 4mm joint onto concrte recently it took a very long time to set.....took a look at the bag and i beleive it says 5 hours so a slow setter

never had any issues with the grout itself however but will be returning to mapei

 

[Gazzer]

Well I have spoke to Weber and they will be testing the contents of the bag .
As I said a sample was mixed in a bucket and left to set. 25 hours later its still damp and I am able to still crumble any of the mix to a soft paste.
I do agree that if put in a tile joint it would help to set but I am not filled with confidence at this time. As for 5 hour setting times, thats no good for me in the areas I work. i used Mapei again today and will do until something comes along to better it at a reasonable price and availability.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Ardex C2 grey is a good grout/colour.

 

[DHTiling]

Well I have spoke to Weber and they will be testing the contents of the bag .
As I said a sample was mixed in a bucket and left to set. 25 hours later its still damp and I am able to still crumble any of the mix to a soft paste.
I do agree that if put in a tile joint it would help to set but I am not filled with confidence at this time. As for 5 hour setting times, thats no good for me in the areas I work. i used Mapei again today and will do until something comes along to better it at a reasonable price and availability.

25 hrs afterwards and still not hard...?

Something deffo needs checking Neale.. Yes it will set quicker in 2mm or 3mm joints but grout sets by chemical hydration, so it should set in the bucket no probs at all..

Let us know what is said and the results of any tests done.

 

[Gazzer]

Ardex C2 grey is a good grout/colour.

Tried it but availability is the issue.

 

[Gazzer]

25 hrs afterwards and still not hard...?

Something deffo needs checking Neale.. Yes it will set quicker in 2mm or 3mm joints but grout sets by chemical hydration, so it should set in the bucket no probs at all..



Let us know what is said and the results of any tests done.

Will do Dave, I must say that I was most disappointed

I could scrape the grout out of this bucket and easily mould it into a ball.

 

[Gazzer]

I was however very impressed with Weber getting in touch with me regarding this matter.

 

[DHTiling]

Something must be wrong.. i have used it 3 times now and set no probs..

Could just be a bad bag..?

 

[Gazzer]

Something must be wrong.. i have used it 3 times now and set no probs..

Could just be a bad bag..?

Indeed ...just my luck to get the bad bag.....although I do have 2 5 kg bags so I could test the other bag too !....no time tonight though...off to see my son collect his exam results.

 

[Stewart]

I've used around 30 bags now with no issue. The only thing they could improve is the setting time to get close to Mapei, but I'm more than happy with it!


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[Gazzer]

Just an update, 2nd bag I had was ok. Still longer setting time than I am used to but set hard and good consistent colour.