Varieties:
– Tiling, flooring, resin, nonshrinking, structural, and thixotropic grouts are common varieties.
– Enhancing admixtures improve cement-based materials’ quality and uniformity of hardened properties.
– Tiling grout fills spaces between tiles, with sanded and unsanded varieties affecting strength and appearance.
– Structural grout fills voids in masonry housing reinforcing steel.
– Nonshrinking grout ensures a consistent bearing surface beneath metal plates.
Tools and Treatments:
– Grout saw, grout float, grout sealer, grout cleaner, and die grinder are essential tools.
– Grout sealer resists water, oil, and acid-based contaminants.
– Pointing trowel is used for applying grout in stone works.
– Multi-tool with a diamond blade efficiently removes tile grout.
– Grout clean-up bucket aids in faster grout washup.
See Also:
– Mortar, mortar joint, caulk, thinset, and glue are related to grout.
– Mortar is a close relative to grout in construction applications.
References:
– Masonry Advisory Council differentiates grout from mortar and concrete.
– “Masonry Design and Detailing for Architects, Engineers and Builders” by Christine Beall provides insights into grout.
– Home Reference offers guidance on selecting the right grout for projects.
– Research Gate discusses thixotropy’s influence on stability characteristics of cement grout and concrete.
– Portland Cement Association provides information on selecting and specifying mortar and grout for unit masonry.
