Tile Grouts

The Importance of Tile Grouts

Tile grouts, along with tile adhesives, are a necessary step in the process of a tiling project. The function of grout is the mortar to fill the spaces between tiles and create a uniform look. It also performs the role of protecting the floor or wall surface. The good news is that today, epoxy and cement-based grouts come in a wide range of colours to match your design.

QMI Tiles & Stone is a trendsetter in the building industry. We continuously source new products and design ideas to share with our clients while maintaining exceptional quality standards. Our focus is on supporting Australian business, but we also import products from Italy, Spain, Europe and Asia.

When you choose us for your tiling, our team will assist you in selecting the most suitable tiles and stone products for your design project. We recognise the importance of spaces that are not only functional but also innovative and unique. We collaborate with Honor, a design consultant, to give valuable input from her vast experience with tiling and construction projects.

The Benefits of Floor Tile Grout

Tile grout is a cement-based mortar that fills the space between tiles. What are some benefits of using grout for your tiles?

Floor tile grout gives your floor a crisp finished appearance and seals the gaps to provide strength and durability.
It also helps keep dirt and debris from penetrating between or under your tiles and makes it easier to keep your tiled floors clean.
Floor tile grout adds rigidity and strength to the tile installation, making your tiles stable.

Important Information About Ceramic Tile Grout

Ceramic tile grout provides a rounded off, finished look to tiled surfaces, and it also acts to prevent mould and bacteria build-up. There are various types of grout for ceramic tiles:

Sanded grout is a compound mixed with sand, and it ensures increased durability. The extra strength it offers makes this grout a good choice for use with floor tiles. The material is perfect for marble, granite and stone, as well as for heavier tiles.
Unsanded grout is a mortar mixture that does not contain any sand, although it can have other additives. Because of its fine texture, unsanded grout is best to fill in thin grout lines.
Epoxy grout is most suitable for ceramic tiles. Like epoxy tile adhesive, epoxy grout is notoriously challenging to work with, but the advantage is that it remains the most durable option. It is also chemical resistant and waterproof, and these qualities make epoxy grout perfect for showers and bathrooms. It is best for porcelain and ceramic tiles.

About QMI Tile and Stone

We supply high-quality tiles, natural stone and accessories at the heart of Southwest Australia. QMI Tile & Stone is a local family-owned business run by father and son team Ollie and Owen. Together, we have more than four decades of combined experience in the building & construction industry. We are situated in Dunsborough and service the Margaret River Region, including Busselton, Margaret River, Prevelly, Gracetown, Augusta, Witchcliffe, and Cowaramup.

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