Is Bostik TruColor grout very good?
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Urethane grout?
Comments (6)Thank you for your replies. It seems to me that Tru-Color (by Bostik)& QuartzLock (by StarQuartz) are both urethane grouts, but they may not be exactly the same. Not sure what Jules mean by "Quartzlock was acquired by Bostik, so the grouts may be the same product" since QuartzLock (now QuartzLock2)is still being sold by StarQuartz. Bill, I did read through the entire thread about the QuartzLock controversy on the John Bridge's forum this past weekend. The mixed reviews seem to be over the 1st generation QuartzLock urethane grout. They now have a 2nd generation QuartzLock2, which I think has been out for about a year & is supposed to be better than the 1st. Would you still be skittish about using urethane grout for a shower stall if there's a guarantee of at least 10 completely dry days to allow it to cure? Have you had a chance to use QuartzLock2?...See MoreLaticrete SpectraLock Pro premium grout never needs to be sealed?
Comments (1)The sand is a very finely graded sand. It is high quality. Bill V. has used it on marble I believe without problems. No need to seal the epoxy grout. Is your tile crackled? I read on Phylhl's kitchen reveal a post by the tile manufacturer who posted on her site, that the crackle may need to be sealed to prevent stains from getting into the crackled areas. With stone, you seal first avoiding the grout spaces, then grout. It helps the grout release from the tile I believe. You might want to seal if your ceramic is crackled. I am just guessing that this would be done, so I would consult the Laticrete tech department. You don't want the sealer to get into the grout spaces. On the laticrete site somewhere I thought I read that for 1/16" grout spaces you could leave a smidgen of the powder out to make a slightly wetter mix. When I grouted my floor I did it myself. But when I grouted my walls I had my DH follow behind to cram the falling grout into the spaces as I missed them. We worked about 3 feet apart. First me trying to grout the walls with the float, then he followed picking up the pieces. My bathroom project was the 2nd and 3rd grout jobs I have done, and I'm a girl ;) ... But I had help....See MoreTruColor by Bostik Grout Any Good ??
Comments (0)Hi Guys, My tile salesman tell me that TruColor by Bostik is the best grout made today. It doesn't mildew or stain. Is that your experience too??? Also, how hard it is to work with this stuff? If there is better grout out there, what is it?? Thanks......See Moretru color pre mixed grout by bostik trucolor
Comments (1)I've never used it, but I've also heard nothing but bad experiences from just about anyone who's ever used a premixed grout. I'll leave it at that....See Morejanesylvia
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