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Using old grout.

On 19 Feb 2006 15:26:50 -0800, wrote:

small spot out and replace it with new. My problem is that the
original bag of unused grout seems to have gone bad. Does unused grout
go bad? I mix up a little pot, let it sit for about ten minutes and
then apply it. The next week it can be dug out from between the tiles

I can't use a partial bag that is only 6-9 months old. Seems like it
takes on moisture and I live in the desert.

Did you follow the directions on the bag? I've seen directions to
mix, let sit and mix one more time before application.

softer. I guess I should just break down and go looking for some new
grout but this stuf is pink and probably hard to find. Also I can't
believe grout has an experation date but I guess it does. This stuff
has begun to clump and I have to sift it before mixing to get the lumps
out.

A bag of cement will harden over time.... Any good tile place will
have color sticks to let you pick a grout color. I put in some teal
green some time ago - yes the left over stiffened up and is disposed
of.

Oren
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