What's the best flexible grout to use?

[Lyn]

no probs..deffo flexi grout with porcelain tiles.........dave..
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If you contact bal direct they will let you know who there suppliers if any are in the usa.........dave..

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Seems like England is ahead of the game... Do you know if deffo flexi grout is available in the USA?

 

[DHTiling]

sorry lyn , it was just my terminology there..i meant he should definitely have used flexible grout or normal grout with an additive .......dave..

 

[Lyn]

sorry lyn , it was just my terminology there..i meant he should definitely have used flexible grout or normal grout with an additive .......dave..

HAHAHA... that's my laugh for the day! Thanks

 

[GazTech]

Seems like England is ahead of the game... Do you know if deffo flexi grout is available in the USA?

absolutely certain to be.....Gaz

 

[Lyn]

Replacing grout this week and grout caulk

Hello all,
You were very helpful to me concerning this new tile job done in my kitchen, hallway and bathroom with a porcelain tile. The grout has hairline cracks throughout the project. The tiler said he would replace the grout with flexible grout.

He is scheduled to finally come this Wednesday, November 14. I am concerned that he might try to convince us to let him fix sections of the floor rather than the entire job, since there are some areas that aren't cracked.

I have two concerns. First, I fear the color will be different and noticeable. Second, is it true that when you pull grout out in a section and replace it with new grout, that there may be a tendency for the grout to crack again where the old and the new meet?

Also, I read something about a grout caulk that works if the grout line isn't more than 1/4 inch. Since we have hairline cracking throughout the floor, I'm wondering if this would be a good idea.

I'd really appreciate your thoughts!

Lyn

 

[DHTiling]

best job lyn is to remove the old grout and get him to re-do the whole floor ..then there will be no difference in grout colour....even if its the same make lyn , flexible grout dries different to normal anyway........

 

[GazTech]

The grout must be replaced throughout,one mix is never the same as another...all old grout must be totally removed...hope this helps....Gaz
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SNAP !!!..........lol

 

[Lyn]

Grout caulk

Thanks for your professional advice!:yes:

But what about the grout caulk? Is that a good or bad idea to use? The grout lines are 1/4 inches. Since we have hairline cracks throughout the project, I read that grout caulk might be better to avoid further cracking.

Have you used it and should I consider it?

Lyn

 

[DHTiling]

it would be a very expensive way of doin it lyn..plus its not a lifetime product....it can deteriorate when washing the floor with detergents etc....

 

[Lyn]

flexible grout-- really the solution?

The porcelain tile appears to be holding up well. But the hairline cracks are scattered throughout the job. I figure it must be from some movement to have caused it. Will the flexible grout really make a difference? I'm afraid he will redo the whole floor and we might see it crack again.

Lyn :huh2: