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Tile Grout

Choosing the right grout is an essential part of any tile project. Tile grout is as varied as the types of tile available, and each type has different applications and advantages. From advanced performance formulas to cementitious grouts—and everything in between—TEC® offers the best grouts and related products.

Grout Follows Tile, Style and Tech

Grout does much more than fill the gaps between tiles. A myriad of grout colors, application styles, and advanced technologies have the power to transform the look and durability of a tile installation. When choosing grout, the most crucial factors are the desired aesthetic and the technical aspects of the tile project. The grout decision requires understanding the project’s intended look, color scheme, tile type/size/pattern and lighting in the space, along with the technical needs for grout installation and long-term performance.

7 Tips for Consistent Grout Installations with Absorptive Tiles

Have you encountered a situation where your grout became soft, powdery, discolored or cracked shortly after installation? Perhaps you were installing with a very absorptive tile such as an unglazed ceramic, terracotta, or porous stone. 

How to Properly Select Grout

Choosing the right grout is an essential step in every tiling project. With a variety of options available, such as Cement Grout, Advanced Performance Grout, Epoxy Grout and Premixed Grout – it is important to know which product is right for your job. Watch this video to learn about different grout products, applications and advantages.

Top 10 Myths About Mixing Grout

There are a few, incorrect myths floating around when it comes to using grout, especially since new products are now available to meet industry demands around tile and flooring. Let’s break down the top ten myths around mixing grout. 

Grout Trends at the Intersection of Technology and Style

Though grout may seem to be a secondary-to-the-tile functional necessity, it is also the essential design element that finishes the look of a tile installation. Neutral grout colors are still the most common choice, but current trends have elevated grout to make more of a statement. The latest style trends have grout both blending in and boldly standing out. A grout line can be very thin or very wide to make a big impact. The many contrasts in grout aesthetics make perfect sense when looking at the trends that influence grout. Trends in technology, tile and color are driving the current changes in grout installation, style and color palette.

Power Grout® - How To Mix

Power Grout® from TEC has a unique formulation that is stain-proof, and provides strong, color consistent joints, free of efflorescence, which are resistant to shrinking and cracking. Power Grout® performs great in high traffic and wet conditions environment, both in residential and commercial applications.

4 Tips for Successful Saltwater Swimming Pool Tile Installations

Salt water pools are a great alternative to chlorine. Instead of traditional chlorine additives, saline pools use large amounts of salt to produce natural chlorine, which kills germs and neutralizes contamination. Follow these four steps to make sure your customers get the most out of their saltwater pools.

Top 10 Myths About Moisture Mitigation

As flooring professionals know, moisture is the enemy that can ruin an otherwise flawless installation. Excessive moisture vapor emission rates are the cause of many failures in both hard and soft floor surfaces, leading to issues such as warping, buckling, adhesive degradation, mold growth and more. 

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TEC® Products Lay Foundation for Victory at MSU’s Spartan Stadium

Michigan State University’s football team finished 2013 undefeated in Big Ten Play and won the 2014 Rose Bowl. Its new North End Zone Complex not only celebrates the team’s previous success, but also looks toward future victories with a state-of-the-art recruiting center. The new facility features about 16,000 square feet of tile, set with TEC® products.

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Top 10 Myths about Large Format Tile Installations

No longer do 12-inch square tiles reign over the tile world. Common tile sizes have been increasing, and now 12-inch by 24-inch tiles or the 48-inch-long planks are now normal. The misconception is that these larger tile sizes do not affect the methods or equipment needed for the installation. Large format tiles require a bit more planning ahead due to their size.

TEC® Moisture Resistant Setting Products Deliver Winning Results in the ISU Natatorium Restoration

In 2020, Indiana State University (ISU) received the largest ever $64M funding from the state to renovate and expand its College of Health and Human Services (CSSH) facility in Terre Haute, IN. TEC® is proud to be a part of ISU’s expansion and renovation of the CSSH building.

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