Flooring Tile - Grout-Polymer-modified or Latex Additive?

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hoopers
08-09-04, 07:15 PM
I have purchased some Polyblend Sanded Grout to use on my l/4 grout joints. On the outside of the bag it says it is Polymer-modified.

I had planned to mix a latex additive with my grout to strengthen it. Would this polymer-modified be just as strong as another grout with a latex additive.

Which way is best to go? Is there a grout that is better than the rest. I have put too much work into this project to cut corners on the grout job.

Please advise.

Carpets Done Wright
08-10-04, 09:56 AM
The polyblend has powdered latex(Polymer-modified) in it, when mixed with water, it is the correct amount for your mix. Adding more latex to the mix will make the grout milky as it sets and the extra latex raises to the top.

Most of the time the installers that do this, think it is efforessence.
hoopers
08-10-04, 07:37 PM
Thanks so much for the explanation. We "do it yourselfers" have a lot to learn.

adanac
08-10-04, 07:57 PM
Not to mention, it will just about kill you to wash it off. No extra latex is needed. :)