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End use customers typically want an aesthetically pleasing
grout that never changes in appearance. They expect the
grout to wear the same as their tile and to not stain when
exposed to household liquids, dirt and fungus. In the past,
there has not been a single grout that could meet all these
requirements. However, Custom Building Products has fused
the top benefits of the various types of grout into a new
solution, referenced as a Single Component Grout
. Fusion Pro
®
presents the stain resistance, color uniformity and durability of
an epoxy grout with the ease of installation found in a traditional
cement-based grout.
SELECTING THE CORRECT GROUT
Grout is an integral part of tile installation, but not every type of
grout is designed to meet the unique requirements of a job. It is
important to evaluate the options when choosing a grout for
your tile installation.
In the 2011 TCNA Handbook, seven categories of tile grout were
identified. We now recognize that there are eight categories
with the introduction of Fusion Pro Single Component Grout.
SAND-PORTLAND CEMENT GROUT
An on-the-job mixture of 1 part Portland cement to 1 part fine,
graded, clean sand for joints up to 1/8"; 1:2 mixture for joints up
to 1/2" and 1:3 mixture for joints wider than 1/2".
This is not much different than the grout that has been used for
centuries. The base color is gray or off white. If a different color is
desired, the grout mixture will have to be colored at the job site
with pigments. Since the grout is generally mixed in small quantities
it can be difficult to maintain consistent color throughout the job.
These job site-mixed grouts do not have the chemical additive
modifiers of factory-prepared grout, so it can be more difficult to
install. It is imperative that the installed grout joint is misted with
water for several days to assure maximum strength and color
uniformity of the grout. The cement make up of these grouts
can make them prone to efflorescence. Since these grouts are
mixed at the job site instead of at a factory, it is difficult to
consistently measure an exact ratio of sand and cement. As a
result, this can affect the strength and durability of the grout.
While this type of grout generally carries a lower price point, the
results are unpredictable and may not meet the customer’s
expectations.
It is important to understand the
requirements of the project when
selecting a grout.
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