Hi, I will have my bathroom totally gutted out... Old tile mud job
will be gutted... Is it necessary to use epoxy grout in the shower???
Thanks
KOS

On Jan 10, 12:16*pm, KOS wrote:
Hi, I will have my bathroom totally gutted out... Old tile mud job
will be gutted... Is it necessary to use epoxy grout in the shower???

No. The only time epoxy grout is absolutely required is when using
certain natural stone tile. Some tile, notably Chinese green marble,
absorbs water from the thinset and/or grout, and will curl.

Use standard latex/polymer modified grout.

R

KOS wrote:
Hi, I will have my bathroom totally gutted out... Old tile mud job
will be gutted... Is it necessary to use epoxy grout in the shower???

No. I got excellent results from Prism grout.

Jon

KOS wrote:
Hi, I will have my bathroom totally gutted out... Old tile mud job
will be gutted... Is it necessary to use epoxy grout in the shower???
Thanks

I suspect epoxy grout would end up being much easier to keep clean. At least, it
has done well for my spa.

Hi, I will have my bathroom totally gutted out... Old tile mud job
will be gutted... Is it necessary to use epoxy grout in the shower???


*It was more expensive and more work to install than other grouts when I
redid my master bath. However, epoxy grout never needs sealing and is very
durable. I would do it again. I know one tile guy that refuses to use it
because it is more work.

On 1/10/2011 12:16 PM, KOS wrote:
Hi, I will have my bathroom totally gutted out... Old tile mud job
will be gutted... Is it necessary to use epoxy grout in the shower???
Thanks
KOS
I did it on tiled kitchen counter tops and also, went up the wall to
the upper cabinets. It was really hard to do, but doable. I
divided each of the 2 parts into 4, by weight and did 1/4 at a time.
It did do well for wear. I don't think I removed enough material
when cleaning up the curing grout. Those higher spots, scuffed from
things like tin cans, etc. and would never come clean. This
happened in the 1st area that was done. I learned how much to
remove as I went on. I should have started in an inconspicuous
place. BTW, the new owners of the house said they were going to
remove the tile and put down plastic laminate .... yuck!

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On Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:16:16 -0800 (PST), KOS
wrote:

Hi, I will have my bathroom totally gutted out... Old tile mud job
will be gutted... Is it necessary to use epoxy grout in the shower???
Thanks
KOS
Vote me with Bob. We used epoxy and have no regrets. It stays very
clean.
Tile guys don't like it because it is hard to install but they are not
the one cleaning it.

I didn't find it hugely more difficult than regular grout to install. Just make
sure you follow the directions carefully, and probably gets as many hints from
the supplier as you can first. Don't mix too much at a time.

If you go with epoxy make sure the installer knows what he is doing.
Any grout left on the surface of the tile will be nearly impossible to
remove and it will be rough and catch soil.

Over 15 years ago, I used pure white silicone with a tile that
matched. Incredibly easy, and still in very excellent condition,
no concerns about mold, mildew, or staining. With the tiles
snugged up against each other.
Grout is the weak link in a shower wall tile job. Not for me.
No grout.
I gave details a few years ago.

On Jan 10, 12:16*pm, KOS wrote:
Hi, I will have my bathroom totally gutted out... Old tile mud job
will be gutted... Is it necessary to use epoxy grout in the shower???
Thanks
KOS