How to Choose Grout for Ceramic Tile: Facts & Consideration?
Grout for ceramic tile is a cement-based bonding material used for filling joints between tiles. The space left between tiles to be
filled is called a grout joint. The grout joint between the tiles is usually very porous, therefore, it needs to be sealed and properly
maintained to prevent stains and discoloration. If properly protected, ceramic tile and grout will be easier to clean, more resistant
to staining, and will provide a safer and healthier environment.
Types of Grout for Ceramic Tile
There are four basic types of grout for ceramic tile: unsanded, fine sanded, quarry type, epoxy and polyaspartic.
1- Unsanded grout for ceramic tile: This is used for wall tiles where the grout joint is less than 1/8” wide.
2- Finely sanded grout for ceramic tile: This is used for floor tiles where the joints are 1/8” to 3/8” wide.
3- Quarry-type grout for ceramic tile: This is the same as finely sanded grout for ceramic tiles except that a coarser
grade of sand is used. The quarry-type grout for ceramic tile is used for joints that are 3/8” wide to 1/2” wide such as
those used with Saltillo tiles.
4- Epoxy grout for ceramic tile: This consists of an epoxy resin and hardener. Epoxy grout for ceramic tile is highly
resistant to stains and chemicals and has a tremendous bonding strength. It is ideal for countertops and other areas susceptible
to stains.
5- Dural cylinder epoxy grout for ceramic tile: This kind of epoxy grout packed into two double component cartridge,
composed of epoxy resin and hardener, it's easy and clean to operate, stain resistance, anti-mildew/mould/bacteria,
and colorful.
6- Dural Cylinder Polyaspartic grout for ceramic tile: This kind of polyaspartc grout packed into two double
component cartridge, composed of polyaspartic resin and isocyanate hardener, it's easy and clean to operate, stain
resistance, anti-mildew/mould/bacteria, and colorful. Especially, it's super weather resistance, non yellowing, no
cracking, no chalking outdoor, best choice for exterial tile wall, floor, swimming pool tile, etc.
Important Considerations When Choosing Grout for Ceramic Tile
1- The wider the joint, the coarser the sand has to be. The sand prevents the grout for ceramic tile from shrinking and cracking.
2- Grout for ceramic tiles comes in a wide variety of pre-mixed colors.
3- The standard wall joint size is 1/16” wide.
4- The standard grout joint size for floor tiles is 1/4″ wide (finely sanded).
5- Because floor tiles may vary slightly in size, grout joints in the floor tiles should not be smaller than 3/16”. The installer
will not be able to keep a straight line if the joint is too narrow.
6- Impregnating sealers go into the grout joint and protect against water and oil-based stains. (epoxy and polyaspartic
grout is no need sealer)
7- Dural cylinder package grout is more easy and clean operation, more time efficient. Most of worker would like it.
8- Epoxy grout is suitable for indoor use and deep color, as it's not weather resistance, if outdoor use, polyaspartic tile
grout is the best choice, non yellowing, no chalking, super weather resistance.
Application of Perflex Epoxy Tile Grout
Changsha Perflex Novel Materials Corp.,Ltd
Mail: sales@perflex.com.cn | Tel/Whatsapp: + 0086 183 9099 2093
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Add: Baofeng Industrial Zone, Shashi County, Liuyang, Changsha City, Hunan China
