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* '''Dremel grout attachment''' an attachment guide used in a die grinder for faster removal of old grout than a standard grout saw. |
* '''Dremel grout attachment''' an attachment guide used in a die grinder for faster removal of old grout than a standard grout saw. |
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* '''Pointing [[Trowel]]''' Used for applying grout in flagstone, and other stone works. |
* '''Pointing [[Trowel]]''' Used for applying grout in flagstone, and other stone works. |
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==Advantages of Grout== |
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An expert on grout, asked about the advantages of grout said, "It's white, so it looks nice in a bathroom, and it's water resistant, and it's hard when it dries, and it's good for filling in gaps in tiles... this is my assessment." |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Grout is a construction material used to embed rebars in masonry walls, connect sections of pre-cast concrete, fill voids, and seal joints (like those between tiles). Grout is generally a mixture of water, cement, sand, often color tint, and sometimes fine gravel (if it is being used to fill the cores of concrete blocks). It is applied as a thick emulsion and hardens over time, much like its close relative mortar.[1]
Main varieties include: tiling grout (either urethane, cement-based or epoxy), flooring grout, resin grout, non-shrink grout, structural grout and thixotropic grout.
Structural grout is often used in reinforced masonry to fill voids in masonry housing reinforcing steel, securing the steel in place and bonding it to the masonry.[1] Non-shrink grout is used beneath metal bearing plates to ensure a consistent bearing surface between the plate and its substrate.
Tiling grout is often used to fill the spaces between tiles or mosaics, and to secure tile to its base. Although ungrouted mosaics do exist, most have grout between the tesserae.
There are several tools associated with applying and removal of grout such as:
- grout saw or grout scraper a manual tool for removal of old and discolored grout. The blade is usually composed of tungsten carbide.
- grout float a trowel-like tool for smoothing the surface of a grout line, typically made of rubber or soft plastic.
- grout sealer a water-based or solvent-based sealant[2] applied over dried grout that resists water, oil, and acid-based contaminants.
- Dremel grout attachment an attachment guide used in a die grinder for faster removal of old grout than a standard grout saw.
- Pointing Trowel Used for applying grout in flagstone, and other stone works.
Advantages of Grout
An expert on grout, asked about the advantages of grout said, "It's white, so it looks nice in a bathroom, and it's water resistant, and it's hard when it dries, and it's good for filling in gaps in tiles... this is my assessment."
See also
References
- ^ a b Beall, Christine (1987). Masonry Design and Detailing for Architects, Engineers and Builders. McGraw-Hill. p. 103. ISBN 0-07-004223-3.
- ^ "How to Seal Grout". December 26, 20013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
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