Grout Selection Guide

Tile Type

Recommended TAL Grout

Interior ‘dry’ areas

Interior 'wet' areas, Exterior / Exposed areas, Suspended Floors, Heavy Traffic Areas

Hygiene Areas (food prep and processing areas, clinics and hospitals), Pools, Saunas, Steamrooms, etc.


Ceramic Floor Tiles

Minimum Recommended Joint Width:
5mm

TAL Industrial Epoxy Grout
Walls - Fine, Floors - Coarse


Porcelain Tiles
Granite Tiles
Marble Tiles

Minimum Recommended Joint Width:
3mm


Natural Stone Tiles
ie Slate, Sandstone, etc.

Minimum Recommended Joint Width:
5mm or as per manufacturer

TAL Industrial Epoxy Grout
Walls - Fine, Floors - Coarse


Clay / Terracotta Tiles

Minimum Recommended Joint Width:
5mm

TAL Industrial Epoxy Grout
Walls - Fine, Floors - Coarse


Extruded Tiles
(VItro, NCI, Interbau, etc.)

Minimum Recommended Joint Width:
5mm

TAL Industrial Epoxy Grout
Walls - Fine, Floors - Coarse


Concrete Tiles

Minimum Recommended Joint Width:
5mm or as per manufacturer

TAL Industrial Epoxy Grout
Walls - Fine, Floors - Coarse





Mosaic Tiles

The bonding and grouting of mosaics should be done in ONE operation , i.e. the adhesive will form the grout as well

NOTE :
TAL Super White Wall Grout is suitable for wall joints up to maximum 3mm wide
TAL Wall & Floor Grout is suitable for wall and floor joints 2 – 8mm wide
TAL Quarrygrout is suitable for wall and floor joints 5 – 25mm wide
TAL Stainfree Grout is suitable for wall and floor joints 3 – 12mm wide
TAL Fine Epoxy Grout is suitable for wall and floor joints 3 – 20mm wide
TAL Industrial Grout is suitable for floor joints only, minimum 8mm wide


It is important to use the stipulated amount of liquid in the TAL Grout mixture. When cleaning, a damp, not wet, sponge must be used.
Over hydration (too much water) of the mix, or in cleaning, causes colour variations in the grout joints, and also affects the integrity of the grout, resulting in a friable (soft, powdery) product.