Hope someone can advise, the joints in my wall tiles are 5mm. The grout that ive bought (Tops Tiles own brand) is recommended for up to 3mm. Would i get away with using this on 5mm joints without it cracking/shrinking ect. Also any tips for grouting wall tiles with a 5mm joint ! Thanks
Usually use Bal or Mapei. Can you take it back? Regarding grouting, use a grout float and push the grout in well and trowel across remove excess. The grout needs to be the consistency of toothpaste, just make sure it's firmed up reasonably well after application and go diagonally to your grout lines with your sponge. Once the joints are adequately cleaned up, I go very very gently in line with joints as a final finish...just a quick flick. Leave overnight then buff over with a paper towel to remove any haze.
Don't chance it - if it cracks you will have a real pain of a job to remove it. I would suggest going for an Adrex Flex FL http://www.ardex.co.uk/products/ardex-flex-fl design to work with gaps from 3 to 15mm (their Flex FS does up to 4mm). Available in a wide range of colours and tones http://www.ardex.co.uk/Portals/0/productdocs/947952a5-4021-43a0-b888-374f2657766a.pdf
Ended up with some Mapei stuff, took the other stuff back. Its looking good, well pleased Thanks for responses
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