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Your Myriad of Options in the Grout AisleI think people are confused nowadays when it comes to selecting a grout for their project. It used to be that your choice (besides color) was sanded or unsanded. However, advancement in grout has resulted in several different products and I don't think DIY'ers are having an easy time figuring out which grout is the best choice for their particular circumstances. This is something that I'm going to cover in the months to come. For now, let's cover the basics: The different types of groutBasically, grout for tile comes in three different categories:
Then each one of those categories expands into different options. For example:
A lot of these terms are technical industry 'buzzwords' and won't mean anything to you. But I'm going to break things down and simplify them so that you can understand the grout aisle at your local box store and make an educated decision on which grout you need. In the meantime: I've written two posts on types of grout. Both are badly in need of updating.
See you next month when we dive into cement grouts. New at DIYTileGuyβNotched Trowel Buyer's GuideβThere is one new post at DIYTileGuy this month. And unlike last month, I remembered to put the link in for it. Last month, I scaled down my Trowel Size post so that it focuses solely on what the different trowel sizes do. Where as this new post has specific products that you guys may find interesting. In addition to Amazon and Home Depot, I've added Tools4Flooring* as an affiliate vendor and they carry some niche tile and flooring tools and products. *Link is an affiliate link and author may earn a small commission if you click the link and make a purchase. Around the Web
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In this issue: 3 ways of lowering a wood-framed subfloor Rapid Recess subfloor lowering kit Cleaning your shower head Lowering your Subfloor for a Curbless Shower The Rapid Recess System for lowering subfloors My new post this month is about 3 different ways to lower your wood-framed subfloor for a curbless shower. One of the methods that is covered is about using a subfloor lowering kit. Using these takes the guesswork out of how to perform this task. You don't have to wonder what type of...
In this issue: Uneven Floor Transitions Grocery store grout cleaners Tile Backer Board [updated] Should You Use Grocery Store Grout Cleaners on Your Tile? This is an example of a pH-neutral cleaner found on the shelf at Lowes Most products advertised as 'grout cleaners' and available at the grocery store are not typically recommended by grout and tile companies. Why? Typically, grout manufacturers recommend using a neutral cleaner on the pH scale. However, most of what you will find in the...
In this issue: Mixing small batches of Prism grout Shower pans with liquid waterproofing I mixed Prism according to the instructions and it didn't go well The back of a box of Prism grout Recently, I mixed a bag* of Prism grout to what I thought was the water ratio allowed by instructions and the grout was so stiff it was unusable. Further, they have a certain amount they will allow as additional water. Again, my batch wasn't turning out. I only tried this once, so maybe I did something...