The obvious choice for swimming pools is a grout product that's waterproof and capable of holding up under the humid conditions that can be found around swimming pools. Epoxy grout is durable, waterproof, and requires no sealing. For these reasons, waterproof epoxy grout is a great choice for swimming pools.
Epoxy grout is a great choice for swimming pools. The common grout used for the waterline tile, the area where the pool plaster and tile meet, is cement based grout. Cement based grout used in pool tile is used everyday, but it is more susceptible to stains and damage by pool chemicals.
When grouting a pool, it is important to choose a waterproof grout to maximize longevity; unlike most cases in which grout is used, pool tile grout spends most or all of its time underwater. While normal grouts will still work, they will not be as durable in those conditions.
Neutral Color Should Be Used
White or light gray grout complements are common used, especially for mixed color pool tiles with geometric pattern, white color is highly-recommended, helping to make the blend look and the tile pattern will become more impressive in your pool.
The cementitious grout can be applied at either indoor or outdoor pool locations, its color does not fade or change and it comes at a lower cost. But this product has also been noted to have a greater likelihood of having issues down the road.
Every five years or so, older pools need regrouting. You can usually tell this is needed because in the summer you will notice black marks appearing on your floor and walls of pool - black algy, it grows in all the tiny spaces between the tiles where the grout is missing.
A grout sealer will protect your grout for longer, making it harder to get dirty-looking. If you're tired of your pool area never looking as clean as it should, it's time you think about purchasing Grout Shield's grout restoration products.
Sika MonoTop®-130 Seal is a one part flowable shrinkage compensated general purpose cementitious grout for waterproofing applications. Ideal for sealing around pipe penetrations and core drilled holes on structural concrete.
Kerapoxy® is a premium-grade, water-cleanable, 100%-solids, high-strength epoxy mortar and chemical-resistant nonsagging grout system. Available in all MAPEI colors for grouting, Kerapoxy is excellent for countertops, high-traffic areas, and areas needing stain and chemical resistance.
Epoxy grout won't crack, shrink, or discolour, making it ideal for applying in wet areas, such as showers. It's also highly resistant to the harsh chemicals found in cleaning products. As an added bonus, unlike traditional cement grout, epoxy grout does not need to be sealed, due to its non-porous nature.
Thin set cement mortar is recommended for a superior bond between the base and tiles. However, in it's original state, thin set mortar is not suitable for underwater use. Waterproofing must be done before and after installation of the tiles to prevent damage to the pool and cementing bond.
Regrouting allows you to remove mold that may have accumulated between pool tiles. You can do this yourself and save a lot of money. It is a simple, straight forward task, but quite time consuming, so leave plenty of time to work before you want to use your pool again.
Starlike Grout is high performance waterproof grout that's designed to hold up under the most demanding conditions. Starlike Grout is not only waterproof grout, it has outstanding durability, which makes it the perfect waterproof grout for any tile project.
It's usually recommended to seal pool tile grout every three to five years.
Place the caulk in the caulking gun, and snip off the end of the caulk. Pull the trigger and run a bead of pool caulking as evenly as you can across the area. Wipe away any caulk that makes its way outside of where it's supposed to be. Go back over the areas to catch any spots you might've missed along the way.
If you want to change the color of your pool, opt for the color sealer – you can choose any color you want! Clean and bright tiles and grout can make all the difference in a pool. You don't have to retile or re-grout your pool to do a renovation.
Excellent resistance to chemicals. High hygiene, HACCP compliant. High mechanical strength. Waterproof and hygienic grouts.
A lot of progress has been made in the field of chemical products for the building industry and we are now able to produce water based, two-component, epoxy resin-based grouts with a creamy consistency, which makes them much easier to use and clean off surfaces.
The family of epoxy grouts made by Mapei is called KERAPOXY. Amongst these products, KERAPOXY CQ is used for joints 3 mm wide and above, while KERAPOXY DESIGN has been specifically developed for grouting mosaic with joints up to 3 mm wide.
It is typically used for filling voids under machines or other structural elements, sealing joints and openings in surfaces and reinforcing existing structures.