Bal grout

[mikeyb2]

been looking into which grout to use.Have used Wickes adhesive which seems universally recommended,but their grout doesn't get the same reviews, so I'm thinking about Bal Microflex for my bathroom,which was suggested by Topps.
Has anyone got any ideas about this.It was recommended because of it's non-fast dryingness, mould resistance and colour fastness(white).
And any tips on using it would be helpful,thanks.
Mike

[enduro]

Bal are ok, but Mapei are much better grouts. See if you have a tile giant near you.

[nybor62]

bal microflex is fine , but i would go for mapei as well

[mikeyb2]

Thanks, but which Mapei grout would be suitable and have the same properties as the Bal,bearing in mind that I'm a novice and don't really want a fast drying grout.
Also what makes Mapei a better grout than Bal, as a matter of interest?

[andy allen]

i like bal grouts, use them all the time, microflex is a good grout just change you water regular, and dont leave it on the tile to long or it will be a right pain to get off, just do a couple of m2 at a time and you should be fine.

[whitebeam]

Tend to use bal white grouts but other colours use mapei.

[mikeyb2]

thanks again

[TileGiant Macc]

Hi Mikey,
I recommend Mapei's 'Ultracolour Blanco 100' which is a powdered grout that includes all the additives of flexibility, waterproof and fights against blackspot and mould. All Tile Giant stores have a wide range of colours and 2 sized bags - 2kg & 5kg.

Hope this helps!

[Dave]

If you are after bright white, then use the BAL one.. Sorry to say but Mapei's white isn't a bright white..

[wrighty]

Mapei's white is more grey than white,hence i haven't used it in years,but still use all of Mapei's other colours

[newton&stockley]

bal everytime

[Sir Ramic]

Weber white grout for me.

[Brinkley]

i always use bal micro or superflex unless ihave to colour match. then its mapei

[mikeyb2]

Thanks everyone,job almost done and so far so good. Used the Bal Microflex and annoyingly ran out with only a few tiles to go, so will have fork out out another £13 for a 3.5kg bag,pity they don't do a smaller bag. Must admit, it looked quite grey when I mixed it but has dried quite white, so no regrets.
M

[troweler]

weber great white grout and easy to use.

[d noulton]

mapei white grout compares to a used nappy crap other colours are fine
though to be fair its hard to find a pure white

[jay]

construction chemicals Kemgrout 501 white

[ms.tiles]

hi

Ask if they have a split bag out back that you can grab some from you might be lucky.
I always use ardex grouts or mapei as you can get the silicone to match if using a colour.
For white grout i buy a 10kg bag of white bal grout and some GT1 additive from Topps if i need it flexible. The true colour always comes out when its dry and grout is always darker when wet.

hope this helps