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I've laid porcelain tiles in my bathroom over the weekend and am looking for a coloured grout. Is Mapei Ultracolor Plus Grout any good? is it 'flexible'?
I've over boarded the floor using 'No more Ply' (great stuff!) laid the tiles using BAL single part flexible adhesive will the Mapei Grout be OK?
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#2 | | Tilers Forums Admin |
Ultracolor is an ultra premium, fast-setting, polymer-modified, color-consistent, nonshrinking, efflorescence-free grout that can be used in joint widths from 2mm to 20mm. Especially designed with BioBlock technology to prevent growth of mold. Ultracolor is specially formulated to eliminate the common problems related to Portland-cement grout, such as color consistency and efflorescence.and it comes in a multitude of colours....
or try the bal one..micro colour..
A fast setting, efflorescence free, water and frost resistant cementitious grout with water repellent properties and built in Microban® antibacterial protection to inhibit the growth of bacteria and black mould. Suitable for use with ceramic tiles, porcelain, marble, natural stone, glass and fully vitrified tiles with joint widths from 1-7mm in interior and exterior locations including power showers.
* Set in 5 hours
* 12 colours available
* Water repellent
* Anti-bacterial |
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yea Dave, but can it be used on porcelain? | | |
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#4 | | Tilers Forums Admin |
well seen as they are both flexible grouts..then yes!!!!...most definitely... |
Last edited by Dave; 12-11-2007 at 06:04 PM.
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good stuff, but so fast setting you can only mix a bit at a time.
I would recommend getting the product sheet on this, tells you to use a slightly abrasive sponge on a handle type thing to clean down. | | |
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and beware colour variations when mixing the Ultra colour in small batches | | |
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personal preference - BAL.
I find the Mapei goes off to quickly and feels sort of "plasticky" to use. Might just be me though!  | | | 
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I think the Mapei grout is bloody good stuff. I prefer it to BAL any day myself. Although it's easier for me to get BAL. |
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Originally Posted by Grace'sDad  personal preference - BAL.
I find the Mapei goes off to quickly and feels sort of "plasticky" to use. Might just be me though! | Agree totally. Am obliged to use it occasionally. They have a good range of colours. | | |
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What happend to the days grey or white madame  | | |
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yea its good stuff allthough the first time i used it i didnt reallise how quickly it set, i almost sh*t myself. I think some colours set quicker than others. the chocolate one goes off really quick, and the beige one gives you a bit longer.
I periodically keep mixing it in the tub with my float and it seems to give me a bit longer.
Keep the stuff moving
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