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Does non sanded grout need to be mixed with a grout enhancer? Doing a back splash in a bathroom, above a sink countertop.
Or is water suffecient for the mix, and utilize sealer afterwards?
Hello and thank you for contacting The Grout Dye Company in NY.
Cement based grout's are only mixed to each individual manufacturers product directions as written on the bag.
They are either mixed with water or a Latex additive. Don't mix any "grout enhancer" or sealer into your grout unless the grout manufacturer approves it.
Their are many products out their that claim they are compatible with another product, but this doesn't mean that they are.
Contact the grout manufacturer and see if they agree. Adding anything to the grout could void the warrantee of the material.
Thank you;
Michael C. Malizia
The Grout Dye Company
www.groutdye.com
groutdye@aol.com
888-249-0240
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Michael C. Malizia
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I can answer questions about, Grout and ceramic tile restoration and installation. This topic generally focuses on new or old installations that have an existing problem. I can offer advice on how to correct common made installation mistakes. Such as, cementitious grout problems, efflorescence, ghosting, shading, and flashing. And tile installation problems such as, floor deflection, slip resistance, loose tiles, vapor transmission and many others. These are just a few of the problems associated with new tile and grout installations. I can also offer advice with restoring old tile and grout problems such as, sealer removal, re-sealing, grout re-coloring, grout repair, and caulking.
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Have worked in many different phaces of construction since 1983, I am owner / operator of a Tile & Grout installation and restoration business. I am also a technical advisor for The Grout Dye Company. since 1995.
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General studies
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Connecticut Stamford Hilton,Southampton hospital, Mcdonalds, Wading river hotel, Eastwind caterers, La pizzola, Setauket bagels, Sortsman kennels, Savinos resteraunt, Custom Building Products, Super-tec, Cancos, Southampton brick and tile, Tech, Dap, Poland spring water etc.
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