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Discuss Efflorescence in the Tile Adhesive, Grout and Substrate Preparation at TilersForums; I have a problem with a large job used Howtex grey grout not had previous problems but grout is very patcy on this job I am getting an ear bashing ...
          
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    I have a problem with a large job used Howtex grey grout not had previous problems but grout is very patcy on this job I am getting an ear bashing over it but feel that it is unjust any one got any articles I can read up on this problem

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    Default Re: Efflorescence

    Are you sure it is efflorescence....have a read of this>>>>>> http://www.globalsafe.com.au/What%20...lorescence.pdf

    Was it a flexible grout....?

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    Dave yes i beleive the problem is efflorescence no the grout was not flexi

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    OK then..have a read of that link above it will help a lot to undertsand why it happens..

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    Default Re: Efflorescence

    Yes Very informative Dave Thanks

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    No probs..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazzatile View Post
    I have a problem with a large job used Howtex grey grout not had previous problems but grout is very patcy on this job I am getting an ear bashing over it but feel that it is unjust any one got any articles I can read up on this problem

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    What tiles are they?

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    Good article, Dave.

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