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Choose a grout for tiles

In order for the coating of surfaces with tiles it looks perfect that it is not only masterfully performed styling, but also the grout of the seams between the tiles plays an important role. This process can be performed on your own, in this case, you do not need to have special skills and tools, find out about the process how to get tiles in this article – this will allow you to do work at a good level and save money on repair.

However, first you should figure out which one should use the grout before starting work. And there are several options and, after reading the description, you can opt for one of the above and hold the grout of the tiles on your own, having achieved good quality.

From the very beginning, carefully inspect the entire surface on which the tile is laid. If you see laying errors, which are usually small irregularities or the difference between the sutures of the tile, then you should choose the grout precisely in the color of the laid tile. After you grind you yourself, you will see that all the small error will become visually less noticeable, therefore we have reached the result. The difficulty is that you need to choose the color in tone (you can make the grout a little lighter, however, not more than two tones, otherwise the effect will not work). Keep in mind that when the grout dries and loses moisture, it becomes somewhat lighter, so it is better to try it on a small area first and if you like the result, it means to continue throughout the amount.

You can use a contrasting grout, however, this option is suitable for you only if the laying process was done according to the highest quality. Such a grout will emphasize each tile in separateness, every seam will be visible, and if they are different, then it will immediately catch your eye, but if everything is fine, then this option looks very impressive.

The composition of the grout is also an important factor, as this may also have a choice.

An option that is predominant – the use of fugues. A large amount of available color scheme or the possibility of buying white fugues and adding to it later the king – this will allow you to find the optimal color. The latex base is well opposed to moisture, and also retains color. The composition quite steadfastly transfers the effects of cleaners.

Epoxy grouts are expensive “pleasure”, however, has the best indicators for stability both to moisture and the means that are used for cleaning. Immediately keep in mind that working with such a material is only possible for masters, since applying such a solution is associated with certain difficulties.

Cement -based grout – an option from the series “Cheap, but angrily”. It is easiest to work with such a material, however, it can be affected by the fact that the variety of colors can be called the poor, and this option is the least resistant both for the effects of high humidity and various chemical solutions that are used in cleaning in these rooms.

Having read this article, you can easily make a choice in favor of a particular option and end up the repair qualitatively.

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