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I am redoing the grout in a kitchen which has tiles on the worktop. What sort of grout should I use for this? I believe some sort of stainless, flexible product is needed, but I don't know what brand name or specific product to look for. Must be available in the UK. Any help greatly appreciated.

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GazTech

BAL Easypoxy
[IMG]http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/bal/bal_products/images/easypoxy.jpg[/IMG] Hygienic, impervious epoxide resin based ceramic tile grout specifically formulated to resist chemical attack and to provide a durable, abrasion-resistant, waterproof finish. The cured grout does not transfer taints to foodstuffs or permit the entry of bacteria or dirt and is easily maintained in a sterile condition. Also suitable as a high performance epoxy adhesive for fixing ceramic tiles, on walls, floors, and worktops in interior and exterior situations. Especially suited for use in bakeries, breweries, restaurants, dairies, kitchens, medical practices and industrial plant rooms.

BAL Easypoxy meets the requirements of BS 5980:1980 for resistance to mould growth. It also conforms to BS 5385:Part 4:1992:section 9, for use in sterile conditions. The product additionally meets the requirements of “The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 1987”, “The Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995” and the EC Directive 93/43 on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs 1993. Conforms to BS EN 13888, Type R, Class G1.

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grumpygrouter

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Grumpy

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pjc

Gaz well done but surely it should be PCI and not Bal lol

GazTech

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pjc

Sorry son lol

tiler burden

hi gaz

is this grout hard to use?..never used epoxy but many tilers seem to hate doing it.

cheers mate
ed

grumpygrouter

Hi Ed, never used the stuff myself but did have a demo from the BAL rep when he visited my area. Only did about 1/2m2 but he was sweating like a pig by the end of it!

Tough to clean your tools too so you have to be quick getting to that stage too. BAL man said it is best if you have "mate" to help!

Grumpy

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pjc

its not to bad but it is known as poxy grout not epoxy by most

Dave

This is a good product for any residue left....

BAL Epoxy Residue Remover

BAL Epoxy Residue Remover is a non-hazardous, biodegradable formula for quick and effective removal of cured epoxy residues, such as epoxy grout from tiles.

• Removes cured grout
• Easy to apply
• Quick and effective
• Non-hazardous formula

GazTech

I would always buy shed load of sponges...replace them after each pot used.Constantly clean your water and have the water as hot as your hands can stand....this helps break down surface grouts....gaz

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Dave

An emulsifying pad also helps with epoxy grout clean up..