Tile grout: the final but essential touch

Tile grout on floors or walls prevents water from seeping under the tiles. Careful grouting is therefore essential to prevent them from coming loose. Grout works in conjunction with tile adhesive to ensure a long-lasting result. It is available in powder form (5 to 25 kg bags) or as a white paste for walls and countertops.

Manufacturers offer a wide range of colors for finishing your mosaic , tiles, or natural stone. For a very specific look, you can add a colorant to the base mix yourself. The most common color is cement imitation. But you might prefer a color that matches your flooring. Very light colors, and especially white, require special treatment to age well and prevent soiling. They must be protected with a water-repellent product or varnish to prevent color fading from water. Once the color is chosen, the width of the finish needs to be determined. With factory-made, straight-edged tiles, also called rectified tiles, the width can be limited to 2 mm. It can reach 10 mm to give the room a retro style. But whatever your choice, the mortar must be quite fluid to ensure proper penetration. In all cases, instructions are provided on or inside the packaging. A data sheet provides information on the recommended use of the mortar. Thus, products exist for parts subject to specific use, such as premises subject to high-pressure cleaning.

All you have to do is choose the tile grout that matches your desires and needs, bearing in mind that an average of 300 grams of powder is needed to treat a surface of one square meter.

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