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Can you recommend me a good grout, I have finally finished tiling my kitchen, (used BAL Bluestar) and will be grouting tomorrow. Really pleased with it, a hundred times better than the crap I had to rip off the wall by a so called 'professional' tiler.
Its white grout and I would like ready mixed as I'm a tiling novice.
Also the space between the worktop and the first row of tiles, do I fill this with silicone rather than grout? Also can you recommend a good silicone which will match the white grout.
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#2 | | TF Moderator & Pro Tiler
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bal grout is a nice grout to use, and yes seal the the worktop and tile gap with silicone..post some pics in the gallery..Mark. |
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Does Bal have a good ready mixed grout, you would recommend | | |
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Don't be put off using a powdered mix. They are really easy to mix and are more cost effective. Powder in bucket slowly add water until it just hangs off the trowel. If I can do it, believe me anyone can  I aint no expert but if you have done the tiling then mixing the grout will be childs play
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agree with above..
when using powder mix for the first time,
mix a small amount and grout a small area till you see how it goes off..
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Ready mixed grouts are a nightmare to use. Use the 'BAL Superflex' or at least 'BAL wall grout' (standard) to give a nice finish. |
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depends what tiles bal grout wasnt any good on frost-proofs size of joints cant be a factor but as advised dont use ready mixed Pete | | |
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Bal super flex wide joint 3-20 mm joint Dave missed out the wall bal wall grout  | | |
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BAL Superflex Wall Grout
[IMG]http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/bal/bal_products/images/superflex_wall.jpg[/IMG] A brilliant white, water & frost resistant cementitious wall tile grout with built-in admixture to give increased flexibility and high bond strength. Suitable for grouting porcelain, marble, natural stone, glass and ceramic mosaics, glazed and fully vitrified tiles. BS EN 13888 CG2 Grout.
BAL Microseal
[IMG]http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/bal/bal_products/images/microseal.jpg[/IMG] A unique, high performance, waterproof and mould-resistant silicone sealant especially formulated with built in Microban® antibacterial protection, to inhibit the growth of black mould and bacteria, such as Listeria, Salmonella and E-Coli. For interior and exterior use. Bonds to glass, ceramic, acrylic, fibreglass and glazed or painted surfaces. |
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what im saying Dave bal wall was never any good for single fired tiles if you know what i meen mate 
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