hi im knew to this forum so here goes

do not use granfix wall grout ive had 3 call backs in the last 2 months.i phoned there tech department today only to be told its not waterproof
ive been doing tiling for 17 years and this is the first time ive had call backs with tiles falling off.back to bal grout for me

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Tiles falling off.. isn't that the adhesive failing then..?

to the forum and sharing that with us.
Not a product I've used before - I like Mapei!

I've used granfix grout without any problems

Originally Posted by vpproddy

hi im knew to this forum so here goes

do not use granfix wall grout ive had 3 call backs in the last 2 months.i phoned there tech department today only to be told its not waterproof
ive been doing tiling for 17 years and this is the first time ive had call backs with tiles falling off.back to bal grout for me

And you have only just realised grout is not waterproof !

Originally Posted by vpproddy

hi im knew to this forum so here goes

do not use granfix wall grout ive had 3 call backs in the last 2 months.i phoned there tech department today only to be told its not waterproof
ive been doing tiling for 17 years and this is the first time ive had call backs with tiles falling off.back to bal grout for me

If you have been tiling that long you should know the diffrence between grout and adhesive mate tiles dont fall off due to dodgy grout.

i use all the time no probs with it ,

Me too, my nearest and largest supplier only stocks granfix grout. Not had any problems at all.

Seems to be a lot of posts recently knocking granfix, who did you speak to in the tech department.

Rude comment removed.

to the forum anyway

What adhesive did you use? Was it a tubbed by any chance?

Hi and welcome

Never had a problem with Granfix grout or addy

This is the first post by this member and at least 3 of the replies have contained comments bordering on churlish and 1 removed by administration.
I'am sure even a regular contributor would find the tone unacceptable and wonder what's the point of posting.
If you haven't got anything constructive/helpful/amusing to add why bother.
This is my opinion of this threads content.

I've use Granfix grout many times with no issues, although it is not my favourite. Have you had a grout failure, i.e. cracking, or has the adhesive failed causing the grout to fall out or crack?

as was said earlier addy problem not grout,only epoxy is 100% water proof

Read the 10 kg bags of granfix then get back to me

Originally Posted by vpproddy

Read the 10 kg bags of granfix then get back to me

Does it say water resistant?

Still confused how grout has anything to do with tiles falling off!

For the record, I dont like Granfix products, shame really as the HQ is only a few miles from my house!

Originally Posted by vpproddy

Read the 10 kg bags of granfix then get back to me

With reference to what, please? It's waterproof capabilities?

The data sheet only states "water resistant", am I missing something?

http://www.tileadhesive.co.uk/PDF%20...ll%20Grout.pdf

www.tileadhesive.co.uk/PDF%20files/1part%20WJ%20Wall%20Grout.pdf




this one

It still only states "When cured it is water resistant and suitable for internal and external use."

Again, am I missing something?

its water resistant not waterproof

I dont think a powder addy would have broke down with occasional wetting, its more likely that a dispersion addy was used and the failure is nothing to do with the grout

it could be a number of reasons not solid walls with spring as mentioned above tubbed stuff lack of silicone in internal corners think we need more info on this substrate adh tile size thanks

Originally Posted by vpproddy

Read the 10 kg bags of granfix then get back to me

Now it's your turn!
If you'd like to provide the information on the product you've used then I'am sure you'll get some constructive feedback.
What was the exact name of the granfix grout you used?
How long had it been in the tile joints before the walls were subject to wetting?
Has there been any movement in the substrate?
Thanks.

How can anything that is mixed with water be waterproof?

Originally Posted by Burnsy

How can anything that is mixed with water be waterproof?

you may want to re think that answer

Originally Posted by jay

you may want to re think that answer

It wasnt an answer, it was a question

Enlighten me as Im not sure

lots of products these days use water as a base for water proofing

sorry mis read your question


www.conpro.com.au/products/...waterproofing.../hydrepoxy/ -


www.morganadhesives.com.au/.../waterproof%20membrane%20a4.pdf - Similar