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ANSWER - To determine what you should use to remove a grout film or haze from the surface of your newly installed tile you first need to determine what type of grout was used.  If…

ANSWER - If the brick is consistent in sizing the grout joints should be very consistent too in width.  Even if the brick wasn't very consistent in sizing, going from 1/2" to 1-1/2" wide grout joints…

ANSWER - Deciding on whether to use sanded grout or non-sanded grout depends on the width of the grout joint and whether the tile surface is sensitive to abrasion. Non-sanded grout is designed for grout joints…

ANSWER - Manufacturer's of grout will custom blend grout colors for very large projects.  Knowledgeable tile installers can sometimes mix and match colors to try and patch an existing grout. Even if you have the exact…

ANSWER - Cementitious grout when installed correctly should be hard and last the life of the tile installation.  It should not crumble or powder, which is referred to as punky grout.  Generally when grout is soft…

ANSWER - It is hard to make any definitive conclusions without inspecting your floor thoroughly.  When there is a problem it is normally not for one single thing that has gone wrong, but for compounding reasons. …

ANSWER - Tiles should have gaps called grout joints to compensate for the irregularities of the tile dimensions, to support the tile edge, and to keep water from readily reaching the back side of the…

ANSWER - The mildew on the surface of the shower floor is an indication that perhaps water is trapped in the shower pan and is not able to escape to the drain, assuming you have…

ANSWER - Yes you should definitely grout the wall tile in your shower. In theory it shouldn't matter if you grout or not (if you like that look), but from experience we have found that…

ANSWER - All stone or ceramic tile installations should have a grout joint for two basic reasons.  First reason is that tiles will vary in size to some degree and the grout joint allows the…