Grout

[sarah]

Ok, admittedly this is not the most exciting of subjects, but it has got my attention. For those of you who will be having tiling done or tiles replaced, consider having coloured grout in between the tiles instead of plain old white. Ýt adds so much to the tiles and acutally makes a feature out the grout, rather than it being something that just plugs a gap.

In my local builders yard in the village they have 6 colours, blues, caramel, greens, pinks etc..

Sarah

[Emma]

I think it looks fab
I have a white tiled bathroom with aqua grout and I love it!
I'm a dab hand at DIY too

[marmaris98]

i like white grout .does anyone know of a good grout? mine never stay brilliant white for long..
got my serious head on again:)

[jj]

marmaris98 said:

i like white grout .does anyone know of a good grout? mine never stay brilliant white for long..
got my serious head on again:)

Jules I'm sure B & Q will have what your looking for, I think they must do stay white grout now....technology and all that!!!!

[marmaris98]

ta i'll give them a try...............going tomorrow not that alan knows yet, i will spring it on him later when he is a bit typsy

[juicyjude]

When we had our kitchen done a few yers ago the tiler put our tiles up with stay white grout but I don't know the name of it but we did pay extra for it. Don't know the name though, a lot of help I am. (Back to another slurp of wine I think)

[Emma]

You can buy stay white grout, but it doesn't work that brilliantly in shower areas

[marmaris98]

mmmmmmm, typical thats where i want it for

[marmaris98]

b&q do do a grout, they also do white tile paint anyone tried that? i can't be bothered to remove the old ones so i thought painting them might spruce them a bit

[Emma]

marmaris98 said:

b&q do do a grout, they also do white tile paint anyone tried that? i can't be bothered to remove the old ones so i thought painting them might spruce them a bit

*shakes head* it's crap (in my humble opinion)
I work in tech services for a paint company and have yet to find one that adheres properly to tiles
If you decide to paint them, make sure your tiles are thoroughly rubbed down to knock any surface shine off. Will be very messy!
You can also buy a product called ESP (easy surface prep) whicg claims to prepare surfaces such as tiles, formica, melamine etc. for painting but I think it's overhyped and overpriced. Be prepared to have to repaint frequently

[marmaris98]

ta emma , don't think i'll bother. i think i will just re-tile.
someone at work said they re-tiled over old ones, have you ever come accross that? i haven't

[juicyjude]

Yes, seen it done on a make-over prog on tv. It looked c***!!!! Well you did ask, sos.

[jj]

Jules we have tiled on tiles and it's okay

[marmaris98]

might give it a whirl

[Emma]

Tiles are the best surface to tile onto! As long as they're in good condition and well-laid to begin with. Just bear in mind that the depth of the tiled walls will be very thick - if you have any tight spaces near where you want to retile check they will fit!

[marmaris98]

ok will do.......................when i get round to it,can't be bothered at the moment

[jj]

Hey who needs a DIY shop when we can get all the advice we need here on this great forum

[marmaris98]

i love diy, i made a lovely hearth for me mate and done her kitchen
the only things i don't dabble in is leccy and water oh and gas (the fuel type, bob)

[juicyjude]

Alan's an expert on gas, the non fuel variety. he he

[marmaris98]

must come with the name!!!!!!
mine too