Sanded Grout – Benefits, Uses, and Easy Maintenance Tips

Grouting is the process of filling the voids and gaps between the tiles and other surfaces, providing the necessary strength and stability. The industry has numerous grouting options, and sanded grout is one of them. It offers numerous benefits at an affordable cost. This blog will explore the importance, applications, and maintenance of sanded grout in detail.

What is Sanded Grout?

Sanded grout is a cement- and sand-based grout widely used as a base grout in tiles, especially to join wider tile joints. It provides the necessary bonding between the tiles and enhances their strength and durability.

Advantages of Sanded Grout

• This grout is strong and durable and can withstand heavy loads.
• It has low shrinkage, thus protecting the tile surface from wear and tear.
• The sanded grout surface is easy to clean and maintain due to its resistance against spills and stains.
• It is more flexible and allows the surface to withstand vibration and other movements.
• It is easily available at an affordable price.
• This grouting material comes in five colouring options.
• Due to its excellent properties, it can be used for a wide range of applications.
• This grout is handy due to its easy mixing and application process.
• It is compatible with a variety of tile surfaces such as ceramic, porcelain, natural and concrete.

Applications of Sanded Grout

Flooring

Sanded grout is generally used for floor tiling projects due to its high strength, durability, and load-bearing capacity. It is used primarily where the tiles are wider (more than 1/8 inch).

Bathroom and Kitchen

It is suitable for water-prone areas such as bathrooms and kitchen walls due to its resilience against water and stains.

External Applications

Due to its durability against external temperatures and weather conditions and low shrinkage, it can be used for external tile installation projects. This grout can be used to tile terraces and patios in an external setting.

Commercial Areas

The high resistance, durability and load-bearing capacity make it ideal for commercial applications, where high traffic and load-resistance capacity are crucial.

How to Mix and Apply Sanded Grout?

Mixing Sanded Grout

• Batch the ingredients required for preparing the sanded grout: powdered sand grout, clean water and additives (if needed).
• Pour clean water into a mixing bucket and gradually add the sanded grout powder in small proportions.
• Tilt the bucket at a 45-degree angle and mix using a trowel until it is the right consistency, similar to dough, and lump-free.
• Keep the mixed grout idle for a few minutes to thoroughly mix and develop binding properties.
• Before applying the grout, mix it again using the trowel to ensure consistency.

Applying Sanded Grout

• Examine that the surface is clean and free of dust and impurities.
• Spacers can be used to maintain the even joints between the tiles.
• After preparing the surface, using a rubber float, apply the sanded grout to the joints. Careful application should be done by firmly pressing the grout into the gaps.
• After filling the joints, remove the excessive grout on the tile surface using the rubber float. The surface should be cleaned before the grout hardens on the tiles.
• Use a damp sponge to gently rub over the grout lines, smoothing the joints and giving the surface the necessary shape.
• Allow the grout surface to cure and attain the necessary bonding and strength.

Maintenance and Cleaning of Sand Grout

• Regular cleaning should be done to keep the surface clean and free from dust and debris deposits.
• A mild detergent with warm water can be used while mopping the floors, and it should be done once a week.
• Avoid using harsh detergents and chemicals such as acids, alkalis and high-end detergents.
• Sealants can be applied as a precaution to protect the surface from stains and water infiltration.

Conclusion

Sand grout provides numerous benefits in the installation of tiles and helps protect structural integrity. Its high-end physical properties make it suitable for a wide range of applications. Although it has numerous benefits, regular maintenance is required to keep the surface looking new for a long time. We hope that this blog helps you in understanding the use of sand grout.

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