Best kind of grout to use in a shower?
Charlotte Wise
8 years ago
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Comments (13)If you're considering any of the chemical grouts, yes. That's why Mongo had the comment he did, and why I asked the question I did. Especially with the epoxy grouts, the epoxy matrix (which is an amber color) tends to give white grout at the very least, a yellow hue. This is industry wide-- not just Spectralock. Now, as for using the chemical grouts as opposed to a standard cement based grout, my own personal feeling is that unless you're having hard water problems, or something along those lines, it's a very high priced overkill (as in about 4 times the cost, just for cash and carry). Especially if you go with a grey grout, you won't notice any discoloration, even over time....See Morebest grout for penny round tile/shower application
Comments (1)Posting for updates as I'm making the same decision right now. Our penny tile is on the floor in a kids' bathroom, so we need something that is durable. Our tile installer has recommended Custom's Pro Fusion in Bright White....See MoreBest grout for tile shower?
Comments (5)Twice failed raises additional concerns. First was the grout mixed correctly. An experienced installer should have this down, but a lot of folk use too much water in both the mix and when cleaning up. Excessive water can affect the structural integrity of the grout. Next, contamination. Was the tile sealed prior to grouting? I'm simply wondering if a sealer was used and it got into the grout joints, and on the edges of the tile. That could possibly contribute to the grout not bonding as well as it should. If you can rule out contamination, then... I'd look at your water source. Consider mixing the grout with distilled water. Tap water can sometimes cause issues depending on mineral content, etc, but it's usually a coloration issue and not a bonding issue. Also consider one of the single-component grouts, already mixed. Something along the lines of Custom's Fusion Pro grout. There are other single-component grouts from other manufacturers as well.Grouts like Fusion Pro don't install like cement grouts, so the installer needs to read and heed the installation and cleanup instructions. Here's to hoping the third time is the charm. Aside: With two showers worth of grout probably being washed down the shower drain, raise the point of the shower trap being thoroughly scoured clean after the job is done. Grout powder could settle in the trap and reduce it's effectiveness to both drain and block sewer gasses....See MoreBest epoxy grout for the shower?
Comments (1)None. Epoxy yellows over time. The best choice fit anything starts with the right build underneath it, with the right waterproofing....See MoreAvanti Tile & Stone / Stonetech
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