WHAT IS THE EPOXY GROUTING

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WHAT IS THE EPOXY GROUTING

Epoxy grouts are three-component products. They consist of an epoxy resin, a hardener, and graded aggregates. In mortar, the resin and hardener function as an adhesive, while the aggregate acts as a filler.

In recent years, epoxy grout has become increasingly popular among tile contractors, builders & applicator, this product provides me with new benefits every time I use it.

Unlike cement grout, which is made from a cementitious powder mix, Epoxy grout consists of epoxy resins and a powder filler.

The grout is extremely durable and almost completely stain proof. Regular grout isn’t waterproof, so unlike epoxy grout, it can absorb water when it’s wet and stain easily.

USE OF EPOXY GROUTING

Epoxy grout is used in tile installations to fill gaps between tiles and create an even, and durable & water proof surface.

Now days in modern era of construction tile are common use in the house at the floor, bathroom, balcony, even in the terrace of the house or building tile are installed for aesthetic look and even for increase life of the construction

TYPES OF THE GROUTING

There are main three type of the grouting are there as mentioned below

1. Cement Grouting

2. Cement based grouting

3. Chemical based epoxy grouting

As per the type of the grouting it consists its advantages – dis advantages some are more benefits and some less & it cost according to its performance

Let explore all three types to understand better

1. Cement Grouting

As name suggest cement grouting it basically grout with cement mixture filling over the gap of the tile which was occurs at the time of installation and it will lead to the water leakages at some point of time

As this type of grouting is economical but it has dis-advantage so it’s not recommended to the client & some of the dis-advantages are

1. Cement grout shrinks over time

2. Cement grout is highly porous

3. Cement grout is not last long

4. Cement grout not give the good finishing as its not self-levelling features

5. Cement grout does not bond with tile as required

6. non-resistant to chemicals, stains, and liquids.

2. Cement based grouting

Cement Based grout is a single component product for filling tile joints and it is the ready use product mix with only water as compared to only cement grout It is a specially formulated premium, fast setting, low shrinkage grout that prevents ingress of water through the joint. But still it’s not recommended to the floor as there are more water retain over it which will lead to the leakages it is advice to use over the wall tile joint where there is no retain of water

Apart from the only cement grout this type has its advantage and dis – advantage as mentioned below

Dis-advantage

1. As compared to Cement grout it shrinks lower but it also has dis –advantage

2. Cement based grout is highly porous

3. Cement based grout also is not last long

6. non-resistant to chemicals, stains, and liquids.

Advantage

1. Its economical

2. It come with many shade and colour as compared to cement grout

3. Chemical based epoxy grouting

Third and last type is epoxy grout which is the most used in recent years & it become increasingly popular among tile contractors, builders & applicator, this product will provides the new benefits every time when it use. Epoxy grouts are three-component products & consist of an epoxy resin, a hardener, and graded aggregates

As discuss it has more advantage over the cement & cement based grout lt check the below

Advantage of epoxy grout

1. It work as water proof agent

2. Epoxy maintains its durability, hence doesn’t shrink, crack or crumble.

3. It has the self-levelling compound as does not require much effort to level

4. Epoxy is resistant to chemicals, stains, and liquids

5. Epoxy is non-porous

6. It create strong bond between tile

Dis-advantage

1. It is very costly as compared to the other option

So final outcome is that epoxy the grout is extremely durable – water proof -and almost completely stain proof. While Regular grout isn’t water proof, it is the recommended to client

HOW TO DO APPLICATION

The application of epoxy grouts requires an experienced applicator. It is easier to get it right the first time than to rectify issues after it has occurred.

Below are the recommended application methods for applying epoxy grouts

1. Clean all of the grout joints to ensure that there are no impurities or contaminants that will impact your epoxy grout adhesion. In other words, grout joints must be free of any dirt, dust, or standing water.

2. Mix the components in accordance to the recommended ratio and with an electric mixer.

3. Apply grout mortar with a firm rubber trowel.

4. Remove excess grout mortar using the edge of the rubber trowel. It is important not to wait too long to remove the excess grout so that there is minimal grout residue left on the surface.

5. Now left for the cure and dry the application for one day

6. Final clean the surface thoroughly with clean water and sponge within the day of application and ensure that the surfaces are not sticky.

BRAND & PRODUCT AVAILABLE FOR THE EPOXY GROUT

1. MYK LATICRETE INDIA PVT LTD

2. ASIAN PAINT -Smart Care Tile Grout - Epoxy Based

3. LATICRETE-SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout

4. ROFF- TILE GROUT