Rating of the best manufacturers of tile grout for 2020

After installing the tiles, the next step is to clean the gaps between the tiles. This task is no less laborious than the facing process. How to choose the right building material so that the tile will last a long time, please with a beautiful design, and not spend a lot of money? Below is a ranking of the best tile grout manufacturers for 2020 with advantages, disadvantages and features.

Which types of solutions are best to buy?

There are these types of solutions:

• cement slurries, consisting of a Portland cement base;
• epoxy mortars;
• furan solutions;
• on a polyurethane base;
• latex.

Description:

View	Characteristic	Features:	Benefits	disadvantages
Cement	cement joints with various additives;	for small seams 3-5mm; a mineral-based grout allows you to process wider joints;	strength; long solidification; cheapness;	poor colors; long solidification; undesirable to use at high humidity; Porosity can cause mold growth;
Epoxy	hardener and resin.	used in places with high humidity; used in swimming pools;	hardens quickly; does not crumble; strength and chemical resistance; complete waterproofing; resistance to temperature extremes (-15 to + 100C); does not crack; rich colors; does not fade;	cost; very difficult to clean after drying.
Latex	for joints up to 30 mm and more;	used in combination with other solutions;	elasticity; used for wide joints; large range of colors; resistance to cracking;	high cost; traces on the tiles are poorly scrubbed;
Furan	with latex additives for viscosity or Portland cement for strength.	Not recommended for use in poorly ventilated areas;	waterproofness; moisture resistance fade resistance; wear resistance;	only black; use only in "open" air or ventilated places;
Polyurethane	joint on a polyurethane base, used for joints up to 6 mm wide;	used for narrow joints;	moisture resistance; there is no need for preparation, breeding; does not crack; easily removed from the surface;	dries slowly; dissolves in liquids with chlorine in the composition;

In addition to decorative functions, the mixture will also perform protective against:

• dust and dirt;
• high humidity;
• sudden temperature changes;
• sun rays;
• insects;
• mold.

Tips for choosing a grout

• When the mixture is selected under the tiles in the kitchen, toilet, the best option would be cement mortar.
• For ceramic tiles located in bathrooms, choose latex or polyurethane mixtures.

• If the tile is located in an area of ​​high humidity, for example, in a pool or shower, use polyurethane or epoxy grout.
• On heated floors, in cold rooms or outdoors, use: latex, polyurethane, furan mixture with good elasticity.
• On the facade of buildings, special mortars are used for grouting the joints of clinker tiles. They are frost resistant and UV resistant to avoid fading and cracking.

The range of colors and shades is extensive, but there are no special recommendations on what to look for. Selection criteria are based on taste, priority and financial capabilities.

What to look for when choosing

When choosing this material, it is worth considering:

1. The basis. A cement based product will be cheaper and easier to apply. It often needs to be diluted with water. "Epoxy" will cost more, but it is also more durable and moisture resistant material.
2. The width of the gaps between the tiles. Designation on the packaging that at this thickness the grout will not crack after hardening.
3. Tint. An improperly selected color scheme can visually spoil the appearance of the wall or floor.

In order to avoid mistakes when choosing a mixture, it is important to measure the thickness of the resulting joint after the completion of the tile installation, before purchasing the material. Based on these data, choose a mixture, otherwise the grout may crack, spoil the appearance of the tile and all the work will have to be redone. On the packaging with the product, the manufacturer indicates the width of the seams at which it is recommended to use it.

How to choose a material for seams?

Small joints, 1-3 mm in size, are preferred to plastic joints without fillers.
For gaps of up to 6 mm, it is better to purchase a grout with fine sand.
Large wide seams 10-20 mm in size are treated with a mixture filled with a coarse fraction.

How to trowel tiles

Grouting old tiles is not a complicated process, it can be done in 4 stages:

1. Remove dust, dirt, glue residues from tiles. Prepare a small amount of solution.
2. Apply an anti-fungal compound to a damp cloth to treat each seam.
3. They start to process the seams from the far corner of the room. The gaps between the seams are filled with a spatula. The remnants of the grout mixture are removed.
4. In order to prevent cracks, it is necessary to wet the seams. Perform this step when the solution hardens slightly. It is important to consider: during the hardening of the material, the space between the seams sags. Therefore, the joints are processed several times, and the borders of the tiles are sealed with silicone sealant. It is not at all difficult to grout the floor tiles, it will take a professional 30 minutes (depending on the size of the room), and a beginner about an hour.

How much does the solution cost

When laying tiles and processing seams with your own hands, it is important to correctly calculate the consumption of the mixture, important criteria: the size of the tile and the width of the joints.

The price is influenced by the characteristics of the raw materials from which the grout is made. Packing from a kilogram to 25 kg. There are many budget blend options.

• An inexpensive grout in 2020 with a volume of 1-2 kg for tile joints can be purchased for 100-130 rubles. A solution weighing 25 kg will cost from 2,000 rubles, a cement-sand mixture - up to 4,500 rubles, depending on the manufacturer.
• "Epoxy" packing in 1 kg will cost 1000-1250 rubles. Bucket weighing 10 kg - from 5,000 to 11,000.
• The polyurethane mixture will cost 1100-2400 rubles per 1 kg. A container with a volume of 2.5 kg - from 2000 to 5500 rubles.
• Latex grout weighing 2 kg can be purchased for 400-650 rubles.
• The price of furan mixtures starts from 800 rubles / kg.

Review of the best manufacturers

According to buyers, in the building materials market in 2020, the leading positions are occupied by such manufacturers of solutions for processing joints between tiles:

№	Name	Rating
1	Ceresit	4.9
2	Mapei	4.8
3	Kiilto	4.6
4	Litokol	4.5
5	Weber Vetonit	4.4
6	Sopro	4.2
7	Isomat	4
8	PLITONIT	3.9
9	Prospectors	3.7
10	WhiteHills	3.5

The rating of high-quality building mixtures for the treatment of joints was compiled based on consumer reviews. Choosing these firms-manufacturers of building mixtures, you can be sure of the declared quality.Some mixtures have the following functionality:

• water resistance;
• frost resistance;
• do not fade over time;
• color palettes are presented in a wide variety of shades.

Since renovation is not cheap, it is better not to save on high-quality building materials. Then the lined surface will last more than one year, will not lose color, will not crack and you will not have to redo all the work.

10th place - White Hills

White Hills process joints of natural stone, bricks, paving slabs. Used for facades, walls, paving slabs. Most often, the mixture is sold packaged in 25 kg bags. Cost: from 970 rubles.

• frost resistance;
• strength;
• durability;

• the mixture hardens within an hour;
• it is necessary to carry out work at +5 to +30 C, avoiding sunlight;
• a mixture of two colors;
• high consumption;

9th place - Prospectors

Prospectors - cement, one-component dry mix. For seams 1-6 mm; most often used for:

• natural stone;
• porcelain stoneware;
• ceramic tiles;

Color scale - 21 colors. 5 kg packages are available in white only. Cost of 2 kg: from 100 rubles.

• frost resistance;
• wide range of shades;
• antifungal impregnation;
• for finishing works;

• after a few days, the grout will acquire its final shade;
• drying time day;
• the service life of the solution is 1 hour;
• applied at + 5–30C;
• the material is not resistant, crumbles;

8th place - PLITONIT

Cement-based construction mix. Suitable for:

• porcelain stoneware;
• ceramic tiles;
• artificial and natural stone;
• for grouting joints on floors and walls, for interior and exterior works;

Average price: 700 rubles per bag weighing 20 kg.

• low price;
• the time of using the ready-made mixture is 2 hours;
• water and frost resistant;

• surface exploitation: after 24 hours;
• application temperature + 5 ° С… + 30 ° С.

7th place - Isomat

Isomat contains antibacterial components that protect the seams from the accumulation of harmful organisms.

Grout is used for:

• outdoor work;
• interior works;
• artificial stone;
• bathroom;
• facades;
• ceramic tiles;
• kitchens;
• clinker tiles;

The cost of a mixture weighing 2 kg: from 400 rubles.

• moisture resistance;
• anti fungal impregnation;
• the service life of the solution is 2 hours;

• 3 colors;
• application temperature 5–35 ° C;

6th place - Sopro

Fast-drying cementitious grout with a long-lasting color, for processing joints of ceramic tiles and products from natural stone, glass mosaics. Can be used on heated floors, in damp and wet areas, as well as in food contact areas. The cost of 2 kg of Sopro Saphir 5 mixture: from 300 rubles.

 

• fast hardening;
• for interior and exterior decoration of the room;
• waterproof;
• resistant to pollution;
• you can walk on the tiles after 2 hours;

• the finished solution hardens in 30 minutes;
• application temperature + 5 + 25;

5th place - Weber Vetonit

Among the large selection of building materials on the market, Weber Vetonit DECO mixes are popular. The grout for tiles from this manufacturer is distinguished by quality and affordable price. It is applied for:

• ceramic tiles;
• for porcelain stoneware and stone;
• glass tiles and mosaics;

• provides a smooth seam surface;
• structure ensures tight filling of large seams;
• you can walk on tiles treated with this solution in 3-4 hours;
• moisture resistance.

• you cannot grout tile joints at temperatures below +5 and above +30 C;
• the plastered surface dries slowly.

4th place - Litokol

Produced by the Italian company of the same name. Litokol grout is a two-component grout. After hardening, the mixture does not change its shade, it is used for both indoor and outdoor work. Suitable for carburizing such material:

• porcelain stoneware;
• glass mosaic;
• natural stone;
• fake diamond;
• wood;
• large pebbles.

The color palette is very diverse and is presented in 90 shades. At the price of Litokol Litochrom 1-6 Luxury 2 kg, the capacity will cost from 320 rubles.

• high strength;
• moisture resistance;
• anti fungal effect;

• the life of the finished mixture is 60 minutes;
• you can walk on tiles treated with this solution in a day;

3rd place - Kiilto

Kiilto building mixtures are used for both exterior and interior decoration. It copes well with the processing of tiles in the bathroom, has positive feedback when installing systems "warm floor".
A mixture for processing tile joints is presented in 2 types:

• Klinkkerisaumalaasti - for clinker and stone surfaces;
• Saumalaasti - for tiles.

The color palette is presented in 32 shades. The average price of Kiilto Saumalaasti weighing 1 kg is from 520 rubles.

• the mixture can be used within 2-3 hours from the moment of preparation;
• frost-resistant;
• not flammable;
• heat and water resistant;
• frost, heat, UV resistance;
• prevents the formation of mildew and mold

• the product is presented in 5 colors;
• although the material is safe for humans, experts still warn that prolonged contact with unprotected skin and inhalation of dust from the solution should be avoided for a long time for the stated time;
• high price;

The manufacturer gives a quality guarantee provided that the product is stored and transported correctly. This fact is confirmed by user reviews.

2nd place - MAPEI

Mapei mortar is characterized by durability, strength and dirt-repellent properties. During operation, they do not fade, do not deform from changes in temperature and humidity, and retain all their positive qualities. Average price of Mapei KERAPOXY N 132 NEW FUST 2 kg: 1474 rubles

• high strength, resistance to stress; to ultraviolet rays;
• 46 colors;
• adhesive properties;
• anti fungal impregnation;
• walk on the tiles treated with this solution after 3 hours;
• the solution does not fade;

• the service life of the finished solution is 20-25 minutes;
• favorable temperature for working with a solution of + 12C to + 30C;
• white color, when dry it becomes with a grayish tint;

1st place - Ceresit

In consumer reviews, you can see good recommendations for choosing an Ultra Pox blend, with great resistance to chemicals. The most popular model is the following: CE40 under the name "Aquastatic", for work in rooms with high humidity. The use of this product will help preserve the finish over a long period of time. The average price of a solution of the CE-40 brand: from 300 rubles for a 2 kg package. A good option for bathrooms and showers. Not recommended for use in kitchens where food is being prepared.

• moisture resistant;
• resistant to ultraviolet light;
• antifungal properties;
• there are 15 different colors to choose from + transparent for white tiles and mosaics;
• antifungal properties;
• antibacterial properties;
• frost resistance;
• rich color palette;
• antifungal impregnation;
• elasticity;
• high adhesive ability;

• over time, the shade of the material changes color, in some cases it differs from that stated on the package;
• vulnerability to large temperature extremes, to high humidity.

Tip: When buying a solution from a store, test a sample sample so that there are no surprises after drying.

Conclusion

For narrow joints, it is better to give preference to grout without fillers. Joints of 5-6 mm are best processed with fugues with fine sand. Large seams are sealed with mortars with a special coarse-grained filler.

Which company is better to buy grout? If the main criteria in construction are confidence in the quality and durability of the material, they give preference to well-known companies with a good reputation. Manufacturers of building materials, which are not the first year on the market, use quality components for their materials. If the goal is not to think about it for several years after completing the repair, you should not save on a high-quality mixture.