I am placing a border in my bathroom using sea glass, metal wire, and other misc objects. I need to know if I can add a color base to premixed adhesive grout. The shapes that I am using are of all different levels and I think by placing these items directly into the grout will give the area a more uniform look. Is this possible, or do I have to purchase a premixed color grout which can be very expensive? Thanks for listening!
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it is unusual to say the least.
Theoretically, you could us a white, latex mofified thinset and add concrete or grout stain to color it.
That said, it is a very bad idea to try to use thinset mortar as a grout because of its construction and consistency, It takes forever to dry in thick layers and tends to crack badly from of shrinkage as the water evaporates from it.
I think you would be much better off spending a little more money with a colored grout for any areas thicker than 1/2".
In summary, it may work and may not work ... I have no idea.
Decorative Concrete Stain:
http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=Decorative+Concrete+Stain
Grout Stain:
http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=Decorative+Grout+Stain
White Thinset Mortar
http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=White+Thinset+Mortar
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Theoretically, you could us a white, latex mofified thinset and add concrete or grout stain to color it.
That said, it is a very bad idea to try to use thinset mortar as a grout because of its construction and consistency, It takes forever to dry in thick layers and tends to crack badly from of shrinkage as the water evaporates from it.
I think you would be much better off spending a little more money with a colored grout for any areas thicker than 1/2".
In summary, it may work and may not work ... I have no idea.
Decorative Concrete Stain:
http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=Decorative+Concrete+Stain
Grout Stain:
http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=Decorative+Grout+Stain
White Thinset Mortar
http://flooringworld.org/floorsearch.php?query=White+Thinset+Mortar
_____________________________________________
There are two ways to do any job. The right way and the wrong way. Do it right everytime.
_____________________________________________
http://flooringworld.org/
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