Leakages in/from the bathroom despite having laid tiles? Could be because of :
1. Exposed tile joints due to excessive use of acids to clean tiles.
2. Exposed tile joints due to improper application of joint fillers.
3. Gaps near drain.
A simple solution
Epoxy Tile Joint Fillers also known as epoxy grouts give you a glossy, clean and acid resistant tile joint. They are very simple to apply and give you a long lasting solution to a nagging problem.
Materials
. Epoxy Resin and Hardner
. Coloured Filler to match the tile.
. Masking Tape of suitable width
. Putty Knifes
. Groove cutting machine or a scraping blade
. Gloves
. Scrubbing pad (like Steel Wool or 3M Scotch Brite)
Application
. Using the groove cutting machine or the scraping blade, remove all old and loose material from the joints.
. Mask the tiles on either side of the joint leaving a gap along the joint.
. Mix the required quantity of the epoxy base and hardner.
. Mix the coloured filler to the mixed epoxy.
. Fill the mix into the joint using a putty knife.
. Let the filler set for about 10mins.
. Once filled, remove the masking tapes and wipe away any excess material using a scrubbing pad.
. The filler will completely set in about 5-6 hours.
Epoxy Grouts available at our store
. ROFF Tilemate Epoxy Grout and Coloured Filler - 3 Part
. Asian Paints Epoxy Tile Grout - 2 Part
How to use Asian Paints Smartcare Epoxy Grout.
Precautions and Prevention
. Do not use acid or other acid based toilet cleaners excessively, as this eats away commonly used joint fillers such as cementitious grouts or white cement. Always use acids and cleaners in diluted form.
. Always apply a coat of waterproofing before laying tiles.
Above products available in store now:
Shree Venkateshwara Traders
712, Modi Hospital Road,
West of Chord Road, Mahalaxmipuram
Bangalore 560086
9036092531 - Namit Bhulani
080 - 23592523 - Landline
venkateshwara.traders@gmail.com
1. Exposed tile joints due to excessive use of acids to clean tiles.
2. Exposed tile joints due to improper application of joint fillers.
3. Gaps near drain.
A simple solution
Epoxy Tile Joint Fillers also known as epoxy grouts give you a glossy, clean and acid resistant tile joint. They are very simple to apply and give you a long lasting solution to a nagging problem.
Materials
. Epoxy Resin and Hardner
. Coloured Filler to match the tile.
. Masking Tape of suitable width
. Putty Knifes
. Groove cutting machine or a scraping blade
. Gloves
. Scrubbing pad (like Steel Wool or 3M Scotch Brite)
Application
. Using the groove cutting machine or the scraping blade, remove all old and loose material from the joints.
. Mask the tiles on either side of the joint leaving a gap along the joint.
. Mix the required quantity of the epoxy base and hardner.
. Mix the coloured filler to the mixed epoxy.
. Fill the mix into the joint using a putty knife.
. Let the filler set for about 10mins.
. Once filled, remove the masking tapes and wipe away any excess material using a scrubbing pad.
. The filler will completely set in about 5-6 hours.
Epoxy Grouts available at our store
. ROFF Tilemate Epoxy Grout and Coloured Filler - 3 Part
. Asian Paints Epoxy Tile Grout - 2 Part
Precautions and Prevention
. Do not use acid or other acid based toilet cleaners excessively, as this eats away commonly used joint fillers such as cementitious grouts or white cement. Always use acids and cleaners in diluted form.
. Always apply a coat of waterproofing before laying tiles.
Above products available in store now:
Shree Venkateshwara Traders
712, Modi Hospital Road,
West of Chord Road, Mahalaxmipuram
Bangalore 560086
9036092531 - Namit Bhulani
080 - 23592523 - Landline
venkateshwara.traders@gmail.com
Thank you very much for all of this information. There is a leak in my bathroom due to exposed tile joints, and I need to fix the problem. I'm not an expert when it comes to waterproofing, so I thought I should do some research on the subject. Your instructions on how to apply epoxy grouts were very helpful. I'll be sure to remember them.
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