Kitchen Grout

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Posted 3rd Feb 2023
Any tilers on here that can recommend a good grout brand for kitchen tiling please?

Tiles used - porcelain.

Also should an expansion joint be used?

There is underfloor heating as well if that makes any difference.

let me know if you need any more info.

Thank you in advance.
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  1. SomebodE's avatar
    Mapei keracolor flex and Bal Micromax are both good

    For more than 4-5mm gap, use another from the same manufacturers. (edited)
    missy25's avatar
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    Thank you for your suggestions.

    Do you know much about Kerakoll?
    Our tiler said Mapei isn't good but from what i've read it is :s
  2. IceIceLady's avatar
    Please? Thank you? You make it sound like we’re doing you a favour
    missy25's avatar
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    My bad! I was typing in a rush!
  3. samwants2save's avatar
    I have Mapei and it's fine. Grout is grout. Don't overthink it.
    missy25's avatar
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    Ok thank you.

    Never had tiles in kitchen floor before and just want something that will be long lasting and durable that's all
  4. ifixit's avatar
    Some grouts have a finer finish then other. But any decent branded version should be fine. When I was a tiler I would prefer to use the brand I was use too. You know how to mix it for a smooth finish, setting time, and the final colour. But each to there own imo.
    I used to hate at times when customers would buy products that I never used or hardly use as you can't judge the final colour, set time and product quality.
    I would probably say you go with the tilers recommendation as If he is choosing a certain brand it would be from experience. There isn't a price issue as grout isn't used in large quantities so a few pound here or there shouldn't be the issue.
    missy25's avatar
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    Thanks for your response.

    Is Kerakoll a brand you've heard of/used?

    It makes sense about the tiler using a brand he is already used to.

    I agree. I guess we just want to make sure the grout used is durable and lasting. Since we have never had tiles in the kitchen before so nervous about colour changing, water resistant etc.

    Just to add there is underfloor heating if that makes any difference. (edited)
  5. hamsterpig's avatar
    Tilemaster grout 3000, plenty of colours to choose also. How big is the floor area? We normally put expansion joint in at around 30m under doors.
    missy25's avatar
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    Thanks. Heard of tilemaster!

    Total floor area is 50sq meters. But that's split into the shape of the kitchen which is L Shape plus goes into the hallway and cloakroom...we dont have any doors apart from the one from hallway to the kitchen...

    There is underfloor heating if that makes any difference. Thanks. (edited)
  6. DistortedVision's avatar
    Mapei is the best grout IMO.
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