provides enduring good looks and consistent colour – No efflorescence, patchiness or shading, even across the largest areas. In our current house, I don’t have any grout that hasn’t been painted either with latex paint or Grout Renew. The accent tile in the hallway bathroom has painted grout (along with some strategically painted tiles). Here’s what it looked like right after the remodel… Choosing tiles is a wonderfully exciting part of designing your room. It's where you can get really creative with colour and texture, selecting from an array of beautiful glazes and shapes. But how many of us consider grout colour at the design stage? BAL Micromax2 Grout is classified as BS EN 13888 CG2WA – Cementitious Grout with Improved / Additional Characteristics, Reduced Water Absorption and High Abrasion Resistance.

Please Note: NOT SUITABLE FOR: Swimming pools, Food Preparation Areas, Spas, Jacuzzis, Chemical Plants, Power Showers with body jets and areas requiring waterproof grouting. For these areas we recommend using a BAL Epoxy Grout. Grout on the wall receives less wear so most colors will fare well. With occasional dusting and wipe downs, it is extremely durable. Tile Grout ColorsRapid-setting and highly flexible wall and floor grout, BAL Micromax2 is formulated with built-in Microban antimicrobial protection for walls and floors. Suitable for joint widths from 1mm to 20mm, BAL Micromax2 sets in two to three hours, enabling faster completion. An efflorescence-free formulation minimises risk of patchy discolouration. A built in admixture ensures a clean and even finish for grout joints. It is available in a range of 20 colours including NEW Tornado Sky, Dovetail, Taupe Grey, Storm Grey, Walnut, Hazel, Mahogany, Cornflower White, Peppermint, Pink Champagne and Primrose. White (now brilliant white), Manilla, Gunmetal, Pebble, Jasmine, Ebony, Smoke, Anthracite remain in the collection. For large projects, additional colours are available upon request. What’s more, the range comes with with colour-matched Micromax Sealants. Tile and grout in showers receive a lot of water wear along with the potential for mildew that can creep into those places and discolor grout. Again, light grout show the most wear, but with proper cleaning and care can usually be avoided.

Your first impulse may be to reach for the brightest white you can get, especially if you’re using white tile. But wait, it’s important to take the time to compare color samples. If your tiles aren’t pure white, then a bright white grout could make the tiles look dingy or off-colored in comparison. Sanded vs. Unsanded Grout– For most projects, you’ll want to use sanded grout, which simply means the grout has fine sand in it. This helps bind the grout together for a tight finished result. If you’re looking for a bolder, more eye-catching finish then opting for a grout that contrasts against your tiles is a great idea. Contrasting grout stands out and helps to highlight unique tile arrangements and interesting geometric shapes. I just can’t stop staring at that. I’m so amazed by the difference! It’s like she got a whole new tile floor, and all we did is lighten the grout color.Similarly, if you’re creating a herringbone feature wall with a neutral tile, you could make the pattern stand out with coloured grouting.