few years ago, for floor and wall grouting was used only cement and water. The cement does not allow for expansion due to temperature changes and does not support efforts to lift or pull so in a short time, cracks appear on the boards.
Currently, manufacturers of building materials and offer a variety of specific products for grouting and sealing of tiles on floors (flooring) and walls (Tiled). These mortars containing resins (such as epoxy and silicone) mixed with special dyes (there is a wide range of colors, according to the manufacturer). Are materials with high elasticity for expansion and allow for waterproofing (ie, increase resistance to water penetration from the outside at the same time facilitate the release of internal moisture). Nor deteriorate in contact with fats, oils or acids.
The quality of the grout is critical when performing any work or tile flooring, and their correct application:
- do a technical assessment of the material> if the pieces can be placed with "closed meeting" or "open meeting"
- to the rate and mixed with adequate water
- respect the material hardening phase
- make a proper cleaning and final finishing , etc ...
addition, there are 3 aspects to assess main before making the choice of the paste or slurry:
1. Use. have full knowledge of the different products on the market and choose the most correct for each case. Make an assessment of the use to which they will be exposed the board is a primary analysis to choose wisely.
2. Tiles. Consider conditions and rough porous or ceramic tiles that have been placed to avoid contaminating the surface, and know what material response will be posted once the grouting or grout.
3. The desired joint width. joints can have a thickness of between 1 and 3 mm in case of interior surfaces and walls. In ceramic tiles and exterior (decks, balconies ...) preferably from 5 mm, because in these cases the expansion due to temperature changes is greater.
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