Epoxy Grouting Vs Cement Grouts For Tile – Which Is Best?

Do you feel confused about whether epoxy grout or cement grouting material is the best to go for tiling your kitchen or bathroom?

Grouting can bring a run-down look back to life–and let’s all admit it–bathroom and kitchen floors can look so dull with time!

If yes, then you’re in the right place as we’re going to break down everything piece by piece. Today we will cover both options – epoxy grout and cement–so where do these products stand apart from each other? Who’s done a better job? We hope you enjoy it!

So with all said, set aside some time from your busy schedule if you have one for this content between our hands because it will surely be worth it.

But What Is Grouting?

Grouting refers to the process of injecting a substance into concrete, rock, or soil to reinforce its load-bearing capacity. The substance used in this case is a kind of cement that is called grout. In this blog, we are going to talk about epoxy grout vs cement grout.

The Make-Up 

Epoxy grout is a mixture of two things: epoxy and filler. Epoxy is glue, and filler is powder. When you mix the two, you get epoxy grout. Epoxy grout is a special kind of glue that you use to stick tiles to the ground.

Epoxy grout is good for sticking tiles to the ground in places where you want to make sure that things like water or other liquids don’t get through and cause problems. You can use it in kitchens and bathrooms, countertops and showers and tubs, sinks and floors and walls.

Cement grout is a mixture of sand and water, but it does come in un-sanded options too. Regular cement grout contains filler particles of various sizes and has a water-holding additive.

Residential and commercial properties have been using this for a long time. There are a few reasons for this. For one, it’s very cheap compared to other alternatives. It’s also easy to use, versatile and can fill cracks or joints while giving a polished look.

Water-Proof Ability 

The major difference between regular cement and epoxy grout is that cement grout is porous and not waterproof. This allows moisture to seep through the grout and into the tiles, which can cause mould and mildew to develop inside the floor and walls.

Epoxy grout is waterproof and not porous, which means it will last a lifetime and won’t need to be replaced like cement grout.

Durability 

There are many reasons to use epoxy ground instead of regular cement!

Epoxy flooring is much more durable than cement flooring and is perfect for high traffic areas. If you have epoxy floors, it is much less resistant to cracking or breaking. However, the major flaw with cement grout is that it’s not as strong as it looks and tends to crack if exposed to water.

Maintenance 

Epoxy grout is a wonder! It’s a lot easier to clean and maintain. You can use minimum effort to clean it, and you don’t have to worry about the grout losing its colour when exposed to stains.

On the other hand, cement is porous, so if you spill any food or liquid on the regular cement, it’s best to use a cleaning solution containing chemicals.

Bottom Line

We hope you enjoyed our blog post and finally getting around to deciding which grout to go for(the clear winner is epoxy). You can contact us at First Home Services for all your epoxy needs.