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Topic Questions

What colors is Keracolor S Sanded Grout available in?

It is offered in 13 colors, which can be viewed on our Website

Why did my grout dry lighter than the color I purchased?

There can be different explanations of why this happened. The grout may have been washed too soon or too much during the cleaning process, causing pigment to be removed from the grout. Or, the grout powder may not have been dry-blended before mixing in order to avoid color variation.

Can I use Keracolor S Sanded Grout with glass tile?

Sanded grout is not recommended with glass tile, because it could possibly scratch the glass.

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What size grout joints can Keracolor S Sanded Grout be used with?

1/8" up to 5/8"

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Why does Ultracolor Plus FA sometimes bleed and come out when I rub my finger on it?

This indicates that too much water may have been used either in the mix or the cleaning process.

What colors is Keracolor U Unsanded Grout available in?

It is offered in 13 colors, which can be viewed on our Website

Can I mix a small amount of Keracolor S Sanded Grout?

Yes, it is important to dry-blend the bag first before mixing small batches. The small-batch mixing ratio is 4:1 of powder to water.

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How much working time do I have with Keracolor S Sanded Grout?

Once the grout has been mixed, you have about one hour of pot life.

Can I mix a small amount of Ultracolor Plus FA?

Yes, it is important to dry blend the bag first prior to mixing small batches. Small batch mixing ratio is 3:1 powder to water.

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What colors is Ultracolor Plus FA available in?

It is offered in 40 colors which can be viewed on our website.

Can I mix a small amount of Keracolor U Unsanded Grout?

Yes, it is important to dry blend the bag first prior to mixing small batches. Small batch mixing ratio is 3:1 powder to water.

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How soon can I use my shower after grouting?

24 to 48 hours

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