Unsanded Grout Dried On Marble Tile

You may also choose unsanded grout for smooth or delicate tile types such as granite limestone or marble.

Unsanded grout dried on marble tile. Unsanded grout is also common when you re grouting tiles on walls because it s stickier and easier to spread on vertical surfaces without it sliding off before you can press it into the joints. Some care is required if using sanded grouts on highly polished tiles as the sand can actually scratch the surfaces. Polyblend non sanded grout a polymer modified cement based non sanded grout designed for highly glazed or polished tile marble and natural stone that would be scratched by sanded grouts. Unsanded grout is easier to work with than sanded grout on vertical surfaces such as tiled shower walls.

Usually most contractors use an epoxy based unsanded grout in these situations not traditional sanded or unsanded grout. Testing the grout on sample tile is a good idea. Because sanded grout literally contains sand it doesn t work well in grout joints smaller than 1 8 or with tiles that are likely to be scratched glass glossy wall tiles soft or polished stone. Keep the grout wet with the sugar and water solution as you work.

Unsanded grout is often the best choice for smooth polished tiles like marble even if the joint width is 1 8 or larger. Non sanded grout model wdg25 12 07 12 07. Get free shipping on qualified unsanded grout or buy online pick up in store today. Set your store to see local availability view similar in stock.

Custom building products white dry 25 lbs. Sanded grout is recommended for grout joints larger than 1 8 and for most flooring applications. How to grout tile. Bostik hydroment dry tile grout unsanded is formulated from select grades of ground quartz portland cement colorfast pigments and other special proprietary ingredients.

Sanded grout is normally recommended when the grout seams are 1 8 inch wide or more as the sand provides extra bonding power that prevents cracking. Rinse the tile with clean water to remove the sugar. The lack of silica aggregate filler in unsanded grout means that it works well with scratchable surfaces such as some ceramic glass metal marble or natural stone tiles.