porcelain tile grout

moobath · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:21 pm Post Subject: porcelain tile grout

Please can somebody tell me why do you need different adhesive / grout for porcelain tiles? Having just done half the shower it would be good to know!

Fluffster · Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 9:58 pm Post Subject:

Staining the tiles, make sure you use a sealant when the job is finished.
Pete

Jasonb · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:31 am Post Subject:

The adhesive has additives to help it bond to the less porus porcelain.

A higher spec grout is needed in showers as most of the standard grouts are only suitable for a simple handheld showerhead, once you start using pumped showers the grout is subject to a lot more wetting, something like BAL superflex would be suitable.

Jason

moobath · Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:13 pm Post Subject: porcelain tiles

cheers - went and got some BAL