epoxy grout in new shower - TilersForums.com

[MiG]

Hi all,

just about to finish the tiling on my bathroom refit ( new recessed 1200x900 shower, and around the new bath, tiles are mainly white metro, with some borders in sage , with a 2mm grout line.
i've decided on an epoxy grout because of the advantages over cement based grout ie: no discoloration, longer lasting and waterproof also i'm thinking if i use cement based i'll go with a grey-ish, but with epoxy i can go for white without the fear of having to re-grout a year or two down the line

i've done quite a bit tiling in the house, and i've read all the posts i can find about epoxy on the forum, so i know its not easy compared to cement grout. question is which grout to go for ? i'm in sunderland (north east) we have a tile giant here but cant get much info of the site, do they stock Mapei epoxy ? or i can take a trip to topps, who only seem to have Bal, which would be better ?

thx

 

[Alan.P]

Tile Giant do stock Mapei, yes. It's not that bad to use, just have a read of the instructions, mix well and get tooled up before hand.

 

[kaharrison9]

If mapei epoxy maybe get the tubs in 2kg rather than the 5kg so you have more time and not have to worry about it starting to turn in the tub.

 

[MiG]

ok, thx for the reply, i'll go with the 2kg tubs, mapei adhesive was great stuff

 

[MiG]

Tile Giant do stock Mapei, yes. It's not that bad to use, just have a read of the instructions, mix well and get tooled up before hand.

went to tile giant today, yes they sell the 2kg tubs, but had none in stock a week to get it in.
would this be ok with a 2mm grout ?

thx peeps

 

[ted320]

Hey
How did you get on with epoxy grout? I am planning on grouting my kitchen floor with white kerapoxy this week.

 

[MiG]

wasn't bad, can be a bit messy if you let it, worked from 2kg pots, pot life was about 45mins (prob due to heating being on ) very pleased with it, jus work clean and use plenty of hot water