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	EZ Grout Corporation - Home
		EZ Grout Corporation's manufacturing facility located in Morgan County Ohio, U.S.A. Quality craftsmanship ensures dependable equipment performance when it counts, on the jobsite.
		Prior to the onset of the EZ Grout Corporation, Damian started Lang Masonry Contractors, Inc. 22 years ago which now does over $8 million in sales annually.
		EZ Grout Corporation stands behind each innovation and remains committed to revolutionizing the industry for the betterment of the masons and contractors throughout the nation and abroad.
	www.grouthog.com (423 words)

	Masonry Advisory Council Masonry Technical Library Concrete Masonry
		Grout is not mortar and grout is not concrete.
		Grout is placed in the cells of hollow masonry units and in relatively narrow grout spaces in brick walls in heights of anywhere from just a few inches to as high as 25 feet, as in the case of high lift grouting.
		Accordingly, grout must be fluid, it must completely fill the cells, the grout space and the joints between masonry units in order to provide a solid, homogeneous grouted masonry wall.
	www.maconline.org /tech/materials/grout.html (620 words)

	How to Re-Grout Ceramic Tile at DoItYourself.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Grout that is stained, cracked or falling out can be a serious detriment to the appearance of your tiled surface.
		Use a grout float to spread the mixture evenly over all the of the surfaces that need to be filled.
		Grout can shrink while it is drying, and you may notice some grooves that have small gaps at the edges.
	www.doityourself.com /stry/regrouttile (1191 words)

	Grout Overview
		FLOOR GROUT is ideally suited for all glazed and unglazed ceramic and mosaic tile, quarry tile, brick pavers, slate, stone, marble and granite.
		As work progresses, turn the grout float perpendicular to the tile and use as a squeegee to remove as much excess grout from the tile surface as possible.
		After the grout has cured for 10 days, the installation may be cleaned to remove any remaining grout from the surface of the tile by scrubbing with hot water and soap.
	www.totallyrestored.com /grout.htm (1190 words)

	Grout (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Grout is a Java 1.1 program which solves tile-placing, edge-matching puzzles.
		Grout 1.0 only supports puzzles using tiles which have either four sides (square) or six sides (hexagonal).
		I won the 2001 Oxford University Programming Competition, "Mental Hexercise", with this bit of code, which is the forerunner to Grout.
	www.gerv.net /software/grout (294 words)

	Grout Cleaning
		Standard grout is a mixture of portland cement, colorant, and sometimes sand, depending whether it is a floor or wall tile or if it is to be used for marble or ceramic tile.
		Grout looks different depending on how it was mixed, cured, or the kind of liquid that was used to mix and apply it with.
		Once the grout is clean, apply a coat of masonry sealer to keep it from absorbing future stains and dirt.
	www.totallycs.com /groutcleaning.htm (604 words)

	3M Avanti Chemical Grout
		Instead, grout is forced through joints and cracks and into the surrounding soil where it solidifies with the soil to form a waterproof mass which cannot be pushed back into the sewer system.
		Gel type chemical grout is injected from the inside of the manhole to the outside to form a gel curtain around the outside of the manhole.
		The use of chemical grout in crack injection is a proven method of stopping leaks in dams, tunnels, parking garages, tanks, vaults, mines or any structure where water is migrating through the concrete.
	www.improvedconstructionmethods.com /3m_avanti_chemical_grout.htm (725 words)

	Grout - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Grout is a construction material used to embed rebars in masonry walls, connect sections of pre-cast concrete, fill voids, and seal joints (like those between tiles).
		Grout is generally composed of a mixture of water, cement, sand and sometimes color tint which is applied as a thick liquid and hardens over time, much like mortar.
		These tools are run through the grout in between the building material before the grout is solid and create the desired outcome the mason seeks.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grout (302 words)

	Seal and Protect Stone or Ceramic Tile and Grout - Tampa Flooring for Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Wood, Laminate, Stone, ...
		Grout, natural stone, and unglazed ceramic tile are especially vulnerable to stains from coffee, punch, wine, grape juice, and the like.
		Some stains require that the marred tile be extracted or the grout be dug out and replaced at the risk of having color match problems or damaging adjoining tiles in the process.
		A second application of grout colorant may have to be applied depending the sheen requested (if any) and the porosity of the tile and grout.
	www.wolfeflooring.com /Tile_and_Grout_Sealer.asp (634 words)

	Captain John Grout / Sir Richard Groutte Family History
		It is only conjecture, based on tracing backward the variations of the name of Grout, but it appears our ancestors came from the Celtic area of Northern France and Belgium inhabited by the Belgic Gaul.
		Grout ancestors may have arrived in England during the rein of Henry II, 1152-89, when there was an immigration of Flemish weavers, according to Morse.
		Lumen Grout from Vermont who fought in the Civil war as well as the Mexican war and became a Vermont state Legislature.
	www.geocities.com /bobgrout/Richard_Groutte_John_Grout.htm (1064 words)

	Grout FAQ
		In a large floor installation, where the grout crack is isolated in specific areas, it is usually caused by the lack of expansion joints.
		These salts remain on the grout joints when the salts in water solution are wicked to the surface and then the water evaporates, leaving these salts in powder form.
		If the tile has yet to be grouted, it is recommended that a penetrating sealer be used, which will not change the look of the tile, but fill the small minute holes in the surface that trap the dark grout.
	www.thevirtualshowroom.com /CT/Dal/grout_faq.htm (1387 words)

	Tile and Grout repairs by Grout-Tek
		The old grout must be completely removed and the joints must be clean before new grout may be installed.
		Grout Tek uses two types of grout - the 1824 version modified for todays homes with latex acrylic fortifiers and colorants and Epoxy Grout.
		The indications are discoloration of the wall, the grout or the tiles; a fl dusty deposit where it doesn't belong; a soft shower wall that can be depressed by pushing on it.
	www.grout-tek.com /residential.htm (445 words)

	The Grout Medic-The Grout Medic of the Quad Cities-Frequently Asked Questions
		The purpose of the sealer is to protect the grout from staining in order to allow the grout to be cleaned in the future as normal wear of the surface causes it to become dirty again.
		One might ask "But isn't it good to have hard grout?" The answer is this, grout will actually get to a point where it is so hard that it will crack and even fall out of the grout line leaving entry points for water to damage the wall.
		A- Yes, grout is a cementious product and, just like a new driveway, for about 2 years the grout will "darken" when wet and dry back to the light color when the shower walls and floor dry.
	www.thegroutmedic.com /quadcities/faqs.asp (722 words)

	Grout: Tools4Flooring.com
		For the grouting of (indoors or out): ceramic and porcelain tile, glass and porcelain mosaics, and natural stone tiles and slabs.
		Keracolor S is a premium-grade remixed, polymer-modified sanded Portland cement tile grout that requires only the addition of water for mixing.
		Keracolor U is a premium-grade premixed, polymer-modified unsanded Portland cement tile grout that requires only the addition of water for mixing.
	www.tools4flooring.com /grout-c-72.html (94 words)

	TILE GROUT \| REPAIR & MAINTENANCE \| THIS OLD HOUSE
		Grout is forced into the spaces between tiles with a rubber tool called a float (above).
		After the grout cures rock-hard, the tiles are polished with a soft cloth to remove any "grout haze" left behind.
		Grout comes in two basic types, and the choice of which one to use depends not on the tiles but on the width of the joints between them.
	www.thisoldhouse.com /toh/knowhow/bath/article/0,16417,384695,00.html (538 words)

	Mosaic Basics
		Two pounds of sanded grout in a resealable container.
		Use sanded grout when spacing between tiles will be greater than 1/8".
		One pound bag holds enough grout to cover about two square feet.
	www.easycart.net /MosaicBasics/Grout.html (49 words)

	Tile Grout (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		TILE GROUT is an unsanded grout, composed of modified Portland Cement and fillers.
		It is designed for use as a grouting material for any tiled surface with joints 1/8" or less, especially glazed wall tile.
		Mix TILE GROUT with clean water to the consistency of a smooth, trowelable putty, free from lumps.
	www.empireblended.com /engineered/tilefloor-tilegrout.html (695 words)

	Sealed Grout
		Place some water on the grout, if it darkens, that's because the grout is porous and their is no sealer present, and will readily absorb moisture, which is ideal for colorant application.
		If the grout remains the same color and the water beads up then the grout is sealed and needs to be stripped, with our GDC sealer remover.
		After grout colorant is applied and excess is cleaned up from tile, Do not put heavy amounts of water on your floor for the first week.
	www.groutdye.com /sealed_grout.htm (790 words)

	GROUT CLEANING
		We have come to one simple conclusion; there is no process that does as good a job cleaning grout as good old fashioned human powered grout cleaning done on hands and knees with an industrial strength cleaner utilizing a reciprocal or back and forth scrubbing motion.
		Grout steam cleaning devices are becoming popular among carpet cleaners who have purchased a new attachment for their carpet steam cleaners.
		The best news of all is that Seal System's hand cleaning and grout sealing on ceramic and porcelain tile or Natural Stone and Mexican Pavers is actually less costly than having the work done by a steam cleaner or scrub machine.
	www.tilesealing.com /grout_cleaning.htm (877 words)

	How To Grout
		You should be able to make a groove across the grout surface with your finger and the grout SLOWLY flows back to fill in the groove.
		Grout should be dry enough within a few minutes to not be dragged out and onto the tile face.
		This can sometimes happen when grout guns are used and the mix is made wetter to pump through the gun.
	www.aldonchem.com /popup-howto-grout.htm (550 words)

	Grout for Masonry
		Getting grout into a wall often seems to be difficult for masons.
		HIGH-LIFT GROUTING METHOD - In high-lift grouting, the wall is laid up a full story and all reinforcing steel is installed before any grout is placed.
		Grout generally is delivered to the site in ready-mix trucks or produced onsite in silo mixers.
	www.maconline.org /tech/materials/grout/grout.html (113 words)

	Sealers, floor sealer, tile sealer, stain sealer, grout sealer, travertine sealer
		This Old Grout’s Stain Sealer is a revolutionary product known by contractors worldwide as the premium solution for transforming the look of old and dirty grout back to new again.
		This Old Grout’s Release is a fast drying, water-based silicone solution used to pre-treat natural stone and masonry prior to grouting.
		This Old Grout’s Reveal and Seal is a premium water-based enhancing sealer, formulated to darken, highlight and enhance the beauty and character of natural stone.
	www.thisoldgrout.com /sealers.htm (484 words)

	Change Tile Grout Color
		I added it exactly as was told by the additive and grout manufacturers and the end result was a splotchy mottled deep gray grout instead of the jet fl color I was supposed to get.
		Once the grout was dry and cured I use a special oil-based grout stain I purchased from the tile company.
		Grout stains penetrate into the grout and carry the color pigments with them.
	www.askthebuilder.com /507_Change_Tile_Grout_Color.shtml (1039 words)

	How to Replace Cracked Tile Grout in a Tub or Shower - eHow.com
		STEP 3: When the grout is dry but still crumbly, use a screwdriver to scrape it out of the joint between the tile and the tub or shower pan, as you will be caulking it.
		When he sold the house 3 years later, the grout was still on the tile surface, no amount of cleaning/acid could remove it.
		To dispose of grout, strain the bucket's contents through a sieve or colander that has been lined with a filter (a coffee filter or porous rag will work).
	www.ehow.com /how_115016_replace-cracked-tile.html (965 words)

	HOME IMPROVEMENT : Tiles & Grout : Repairing Grout : DIY Network
		Grout is the material used to fill in the spaces between tiles (figure A).
		Once the grout has been applied and has cured according to label directions, be sure to use a grout sealer (figure E).
		If your grout is merely discolored, you may be able to get away with just using a grout colorant instead of regrouting.
	www.diynetwork.com /diy/ba_tiles_grout/article/0,2037,DIY_13714_2277536,00.html (287 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Grout is an RDF aggregator for geospatial metadata, with spatial query capabilities.
		A recent CVS checkout of Grout, which includes this build, is available.
		I used an early version of Grout at the etcon collaborative mapping workshop in feb 2004, and this one as part of the metadata store for the TCM series of workshops in locative media.
	space.frot.org /grout.html (171 words)

	Grout Doctor - Franchise Opportunity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		As the industry leader since 1992, The Grout Doctor® franchise is ideally positioned to harness this demand.
		Over 70% of all Grout Doctors are married with 35% having families with children under 18 years of age.
		These statistics prove that the flexible schedule a Grout Doctor franchise provides has the potential to accommodate your family, fit into your lifestyle, and reach your desired level of work-life balance.
	www.groutdoctor.com /dev/web/franchises.asp (459 words)

	Tampa Tile and Grout Cleaning
		The original grout had become stained from all the heavy use in the kitchen.
		These are one of the more time consuming and difficult types of showers to deal with due to the large number of grout lines to be restored.
		The homeowner had gotten tired of trying to clean the grout on her on with a little toothbrush and some supermarket cleaner.
	www.groutexperts.com (604 words)

	GROUT GETTER : Ultimate Tile Grout Removal & Grout Repair tools
		This amazing grout removal tool was developed for professional tile tradesmen as well as do-it-yourself.
		The Grout Getter quickly removes sanded or non-sanded tile grout.
		in repairs and restore your tile and grout to the
	www.groutgetter.com (148 words)

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