Each owner of a private house strives to make his home cozy and beautiful. And mosaic tiles will help him (the house) become truly unique. With the help of such a tile, you can lay out whole pictures. However, styling it is half the battle. Then comes the crucial moment - grouting. Of course, you can not use it, but then the gaps between the tiles will eventually become clogged with debris and dust. In addition, various bugs can settle there. And moisture that will penetrate under the tiles can provoke the appearance of fungus.
Instructions
Step 1
It is very important to choose the right grout color. Therefore, this step must be taken with full responsibility. There are several options for choosing a color for grout. According to the classical technology, it is chosen according to the darkest shade of the laid tiles. This is true for dark colored tiles. In the case of light-colored tiles, the grout is selected according to the lightest tone. A white or colorless grout is ideal.
Step 2
You can also choose the color of the grout based on your considerations and preferences. It can blend in with the color of the tiles or, conversely, contrast. If the tiles are laid out on the floor, it is better to choose a grout to match or one tone darker. For wall tiles, you can also choose a grout to match or one tone lighter. It is more difficult to decide on the color of the grout for the mosaic. Try to start by rubbing a sheet of mosaic with a multi-colored grout to understand how it can change the overall tone of the composition.
Step 3
A few words about the quality of the product. The most durable grouts are made on the basis of epoxy resin, due to which they do not absorb moisture at all. This means that you are not afraid of the fungus. Also, epoxy grout is not afraid of household cleaning agents, retaining its original color for a long time (up to 50 years).
Step 4
Latex-based grout is also convenient to use. Although for the best effect, you will have to additionally apply a layer of moisture resistant varnish, designed for use with grouting. By applying varnish, you get a coating that is practically non-absorbent and retains its color for a long time.
Step 5
Conventional grouting is, of course, cheaper than the others, but it allows moisture to pass through well, which can ultimately lead to a blurring of the grout layer. And they retain their color for a short time.
