GROUT

BENEFITS & ITS APPLICATION

WHAT IS A GROUT
It is a joint filler used for filling joints between
tiles.
Available in a range of colors to match or contrast
the tiles
Available in different grades for different
applications.

WHY GROUT/SPACER ?

Absorbs the tension & contractions taken place in the structure.

Allows vapour & moisture to get released between
the gaps

Absorbs the dimensional deviation(Norms) in the tiles.

Take care of deviation in planarity (Norms) of tiles.

Ceramic tile can shear, buckle & break as a result of improperly

placed or designed expansion joints.
Adds to the aesthetics

TYPE OF GROUTS
White /Grey Cement.
Expanded polysterene.
Polyurethene.
Epoxy.
Prefabricted joints.

TYPES OF GROUTS

Tiling Grouts: Inside : 1.5mm to 8mm

Outside : 5.00mm to 10mm
Faade: 8.0mm min

Movement Grouts
25sqm

Perimetrical Grouts
a area of 7sqm.

: To be provided in an area of
: Recommended to provide in

CLASSIFICATION OF GROUTS

Type Of
Grouts

Class of
Grouts

Characteristics of
Grouts

Deformation
Characteristics

Cement
Based
Grouts
CG

Nomal

Less Water
Absorption Capacity
W

Structural
Deformation

Resin Based
Grouts
RG

External

S1 -2-5mm

High Resistance To
Wear & Tear

Structural
Deformation
S2 - >5mm

CEMENT BASED SAND GROUT

Grout powder - Blended mix of Portland cement,

graded sand, color pigments & dry additives
Suitable for filling joints 3mm-12mm
Ideal for use with ceramic tile, pavers, vitreous tile

SAND GROUT
Suitable for interior & exterior use
Load bearing - extra heavy duty
Non powdering, cracking
Low water absorbtion
Higher physical properties
Color fast

CEMENT BASED NON-SAND GROUT

Grout powder - Blended mix of Portland cement, fine
fillers, color pigments & additives.
Suitable for filling joints 3mm or less.
Color fast & uniform.

NON - SAND GROUT

Ideal for use with glazed tile, absorbent tile &
soft porous tile.
Non shrinking, powdering & cracking
Water resistant.
Improved physical & chemical properties.
Suitable for interior & exterior use.
Easy to maintain.

STAIN PROOF EPOXY GROUT

Contains no pigments
Will not be stained by food, beverages & cleaning
chemicals
Resistant to acids, alkalis & corrosives
No cracking, powdering & shading
Easy to apply & clean

INDUSTRIAL EPOXY GROUT

Superior chemical resistance to food & mineral
acids, strong alkali & corrosives
High temperature resistant upto 180 deg C
Highly resistant to bacterial & fungal attack
Easy to apply & clean

STEP TO BE FOLLOWED
FOR APPLYING GROUT

STEP-1

Remove the Plastic Spacer

Used

STEP:2

Before grouting, remove

excess adhesive & debris from
the tile joints. Vacuum up the
small particles of thin set
mortar that are dislodged.

STEP:3

Clean the tile surface with a

damp sponge to remove the
dirt, dust, adhesive & stains.

STEP:4

Prepare the Grout

paste/slurry as given in
instruction manual.

STEP-5

Put scoops of grouts onto the

floor in one corner ( The job to
be started from the corner of
the room)

STEP-6

Spread the Grout with the

float held at an angle of 30
degree with the horizontal.

STEP-7

Carefully spread grout onto

all the gaps at the edge of the
floor

STEP-8

Once you are through with

grout of all the grooves, scrap
off the excess grout with float
tilted at 45 degree angle. The
float will clean the tiles

STEP-9

Check for the joints to harden

(20-30 min) & begin initial
clean up. Pour plenty of clean
water on the joints & scrub
with a nylon scrub pad in a
circular manner.

STEP-10

Draw a clean ,wet cloth across the tile surface to remove residue.

STEP-11
Change Water Frequently
After 2-3 hours joints will begin to stiffen. If they
are rough or uneven, dress lightly with a sponge
or gloved finger soaked in a soap solution to make
them smooth
Finally clean the tile surface with water & soap
solution after 12-24 hours of grouting to remove
Epoxy haze.

APPROX GROUTS CONSUMPTION (KG/SQM)

SR.NO.

2MM

5MM

8MM

10MM

1.

15X15

0.25

0.64

2.

15X20

0.22

0.55

3.

20X20

0.18

0.48

4.

25X35

0.13

0.33

5.

40X40

0.11

0.28

0.44

0.55

6.

50X50

0.08

0.19

0.31

0.39

7.

60X60

0.07

0.15

0.28

0.32