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I bought some BAL Wide Joint Flexible grout. I was intending to use it on the floor only, using 3mm spacer.
Since then I have also tiled the wall as ... -
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Re: Grout Question
Haven't used Bal wide joint grout for a while but from memory it's quite 'course and grainy' once dry. Not sure on the exact technical make up/reasons but suspect this has something to do with why its not recommended for smaller joints. You'd be better off with with Bal microflex or similar - gives a much smoother finish.
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Re: Grout Question
Yes Bal Wide joint grout Is quite Coarse, Be careful as it may scratch a soft glazed wall tile
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Re: Grout Question

Originally Posted by
tommyzooom
Yes Bal Wide joint grout Is quite Coarse, Be careful as it may scratch a soft glazed wall tile
Thanks for both the comments, I think I will use a grout specifically made for wall tiles rather than use the Bal Wide Joint one
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Re: Grout Question
I would mate...its an absoulte nightmare to tile the walls with wide joint...it falls all over the place.
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