Ceresit grout for tile joints in Moscow at dealer prices, Ceresit grout wholesale and retail

What is Ceresit tile grout?

These are specialized compounds intended for processing tile joints, the purpose of which directly depends on their composition. Let's look at three main types of grouting compounds.

Cement fugue is a dry mixture based on cement, mineral fillers, modifying additives and color pigments. When diluted with water in certain proportions, the solution is completely ready for use.
Silicone grout Ceresit is a material with increased antifungal properties, used for sealing corner seams and joints. The colors of Ceresit silicone grout are presented in 16 shades.
Epoxy grout Ceresit, the price of which is slightly higher than cement grout, is a two-component composition that is resistant to aggressive environments, designed for filling tile joints and fixing ceramic tiles.

Instructions for grouting tile joints

You can begin work only after the tile adhesive has completely hardened (see drying time on the packaging). If laying took place on a regular cement-sand mixture, then this period should be at least 7 days.
The edges of the tiles must be cleaned of any remaining adhesive, grease, or dust. For better adhesion, it is recommended to moisten them with a damp sponge.
If you are filling in old siding, the old mixture must be completely removed from the joints. They must be equal in depth and width.
If the tile is not covered with glaze, you need to first test whether the pigments from the grout will color its surface.

Preparing the mixture

To stir the cement-based dry mixture, it is best to use water at a temperature of 15-20 degrees. Measure out the required amount of water (but do not overdo it, otherwise the technical characteristics of the grout will deteriorate) and while stirring, gradually pour the dry mixture into it. You should get a homogeneous solution without lumps.
If you are preparing a small amount of the mixture, this can be done manually, but for large volumes it is more convenient to stir it with a drill or a mixer with an attachment at 400-800 rpm.
After this, it is important to wait 5 minutes for the mixture to ripen and mix it again. You now have 60 minutes to use it.

Applying grout

In order not to stain the embossed tile, it is sealed with a protective film and masking tape.

Using a rubber spatula, apply the grout to the tiles and spread it over the surface, rubbing it into the joints in a cross motion. Then collect the excess and repeat the operation.
After 5-10 minutes, the mixture will harden a little, and it will need to be wiped with a damp, clean sponge. But if the sponge is too wet, the color of the seams may then differ.

Wash the grout with a sponge and warm water

When the grout is completely dry (after 24 hours), you will need to wipe the tiles again with a dry soft cloth. It should not be subjected to stress or wetness earlier than 24 hours after application.

We wash away stains after 24 hours with a damp cloth or felt glove.

Work must be performed at temperatures from +5 to +30 degrees (up to +40 when working with silicone grout), and a relative air humidity of less than 80%.
If you are using several bags of dry mix, make sure they are from the same batch, or pre-mix them to get one tone.

Be sure to protect your skin and eyes when working; the grout contains cement, which when diluted with water gives an alkaline reaction.

After removing the protective film, the decor remained clean

Sealing decorative masonry joints:

Application of the mixture is done using a mounting gun or a cone-shaped bag with a hole. In this case, it is better to start work from the top of the walls and move down.
After filling the masonry joints, they need to be smoothed with a narrow spatula or rubber jointer. First of all, vertical seams are smoothed, and then horizontal ones.
The excess is removed with a spatula when the mixture has hardened a little.

Application of silicone grout

It is recommended to cover the adjacent surfaces to the seam with masking tape.
A polymer strand must first be inserted into the expansion joints.
Cut off the tip of the cartridge, leaving a thread, and screw the tip to it. Then you will need to cut off part of the tip so that the size of the hole is equal to the width of the seam.
Insert the cartridge into the special gun and fill the seam evenly.
No later than 15 minutes after application, you need to moisten the sealant with soapy water and smooth it with a damp spatula, removing excess. After this, the masking tape can be removed.
The thickness of the grout should be approximately half the width of the joint.
If you need to remove fresh silicone grout, you can do this with alcohol or acetone. Hardened - only mechanically.

When silicone grout hardens, acetic acid is released into the air, so you need to ensure good ventilation and immediately leave the room after completing the work.

Applying epoxy grout

Colored two-component epoxy grout

Ceresit CE 79 grout consists of two components, which are sold in one package. To prepare the mixture, you need to completely pour the hardener (component B) into the epoxy resin (component A) and mix thoroughly with a mixer at 400 rpm. The mixture can be used within 90 minutes after preparation.

Filling the seams with a spatula:

The joints must be filled completely and without gaps using a special spatula for epoxy grout. Using the same spatula, you need to remove excess, using diagonal movements in relation to the seams.

Filling seams using a mounting gun:

The finished mixture must be loaded into a cartridge for a gun and through a tip with a hole of a suitable diameter, evenly squeeze it into the seams. Excess is removed with an epoxy grout spatula.

Tile fixing:

If the cladding is used in rooms with high chemical or hydraulic load (swimming pools, garages), the base must first be treated with epoxy waterproofing.

The finished mixture must be applied to the base using a notched trowel (the size of the teeth is selected depending on the format of the tile).

Surface cleaning:

Fresh epoxy grout residues can only be removed with a soft and slightly damp sponge. Using circular movements, you must first turn it into an emulsion, and then remove this mass.
3-6 hours (but no more) after application, you need to remove the remaining plaque on the tiles with a soft, clean and damp sponge.
To simplify the cleaning process, you can use special compounds for removing epoxy grout (for example, Litonet, Sopro, Mapei Keraproxy and others).
The tool must be cleaned with a brush under running warm water. Hardened grout can only be removed mechanically.
A day after application, you can walk on the epoxy grout, and after a week it will be completely ready for protection from mechanical and chemical loads.

Application of hydrophobic antifungal impregnation for seams

Water repellent for tiles from Ceresit

If the seams are affected by fungus, they must be removed with a wire brush before applying Ceresit CT 10. After this, the dust is removed and the joints are treated with a fungicidal (antifungal) preparation CT
The seams must be completely filled with grout. If necessary, they need to be repaired, but impregnation can only be applied a week after applying the grout.
To protect adjacent surfaces, they can be covered with masking tape.
Shake the impregnation thoroughly before use.
Apply the sealant to the joints using a brush.
If the entire surface is being treated, it can be poured and then evenly distributed with a rubber spatula or a short-nap roller.
After 5-15 minutes, excess impregnation must be removed and the surface wiped with a damp cloth.
Fresh stains can be easily removed with water, but dried stains can only be removed with a solvent.

Ceresit products are in great demand in our country, and therefore are available in all construction and hardware stores. Ceresit is a manufacturer with more than a century of history, part of the Henkel corporation since the end of the last century. The company has gained worldwide fame due to the highest quality of its products and large market coverage. Among other things, Ceresit produces building mixtures for grouting tile joints.

To date, six types of grout have been developed, designed for different cladding materials and conditions of use. This article will help you understand the variety of choices, learn about the methods of working with Ceresit grouts, and also get an objective opinion about the company’s products.

Where does the Ceresit fugue become the best assistant?

The use of Ceresit grout is not limited to residential apartments. The range of application of this product is much wider.

Name of material	Scope of use
Ceresit CE 33 Comfort	It is the best solution for filling narrow joints. Can be used in bathrooms, kitchens, as well as for exterior decoration of outdoor structures and small indoor pools.
CeresitCE 43 Super Strong	Designed for filling wide joints in foundations subject to deformation loads and wear. Used for heated floors, balconies, facades, stairs, terraces, garages.
Ceresit CS-25	Recommended for protecting corner and expansion joints from moisture in bathtubs and toilets. But it is better not to use it in canteens and kitchens due to its toxic effects on drinking water and food.
Ceresit CE 40 Aquastatic	Used to fill the joints of ceramic tiles, stone and glass tiles on walls and floors with any type of base. Possible indoor and outdoor use.
Ceresit CE 79 UltraPox	It will be the best solution for fastening transparent tiles and mosaics, sealing joints of all types of tiles and stone on the internal and external surfaces of buildings with increased aggressive chemical exposure: car washes, laboratories, food factories, etc.

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Grout selection table

Name	SE 33	SE 35	SE 40	SE 43	CS 25
Allowable joint width, mm	<5	4-15	10	5-20	5-30
Color range, pcs.	26	5	30	12	16
Water resistance	+	+	+	+	+
Hydrophobicity	together with ST 10	together with ST 10	+	+	+
Stain resistance	together with ST 10	together with ST 10	+	+	+
Resistant to sunlight and weathering	+	+	+	+	+
Antifungal effect	+	+	+	+
Fillet and expansion joints	+
Connecting to a sink or bathtub	+
Rooms with high humidity (kitchens, bathrooms, showers)	together with ST 10	together with ST 10	+	+	+
External cladding (facade, plinth, balcony)	together with ST 10	together with ST 10	+	+	+
Decorative stone or brick masonry	+	+	+
Swimming pools	+	+	+	+	+
High-load floors (garages, shops, porches)	+
Glazed ceramic tiles	+	+	+
Unglazed porcelain tiles or clinker	+	+	+	+	+
Natural stone (except marble)	+	+	+	+	+
Marble tiles	+
Mosaic made of glass, stone or ceramics	+	+	+	+
Rubble stone	+	+	+
Decorative brick	+	+	+

Types of Ceresit grout depending on their application

Grout for narrow joints Ceresit by plant engineers for finishing tile cladding with joints up to 6 millimeters wide. The material is available in 26 shades, including white, and is highly resistant to fungus and mold.
Ceresit grout for wide joints, the price of which will not put a strain on the budget, is an elastic water-repellent composition of increased strength, designed for neatly filling joints with a thickness of 5-40 mm.
Ceresit moisture-resistant tile grout, the price of which is affordable for everyone, works perfectly together with certified Ceresit tile adhesives, which is the best solution for a bathroom, swimming pool, dining room or any other room with a high level of moisture.

Advantages

Possibility of choosing the desired type of grout from several offered by the manufacturer. Grouts for ceramic tiles, mosaics, artificial stone and other facing materials are available for sale.
The type of grout can be selected not only based on the cladding material, but also taking into account the operating conditions. For example, Ceresit produces grouts for rooms with high humidity, external walls, swimming pools, industrial premises, etc.
Another important parameter that you can focus on when choosing grout from Ceresit is the width of the joint. The manufacturer produces grouts for joints with a width from >5 to 30 mm.
The manufacturer's range also includes grouts designed specifically for use at very high or very low temperatures.
Another undoubted advantage of Ceresit grouts is their rich color palette. You can choose the right color for any type of tile: plain, multi-colored or decorated with a pattern.
Finishers note the good wear resistance of Ceresit grouts.

Approximate consumption of grout for Ceresit tiles per m2

This indicator directly depends on the type of grout composition. The table below shows the consumption of Ceresit fugue for ceramic tiles of standard parameters per 1m2.

Tile size, cm	5x5	10×10	20×20	50×50
Grout brand	5x5	10×10	20×20	50×50
CE 33 (kg)	0.5	0.4	—	—
CE 35 (kg)	—	—	0.4	1.2
CE 40 (kg)	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.2
CE 79 (kg)	1.3	1.0	1.3	—
CS25 (ml)	25	100	—	—

Instructions for use

In addition to cement grout for tiles, Ceresit also produces grouts based on epoxy resins and silicone. While the rules for handling conventional grout are known even to novice craftsmen, not everyone is familiar with the use of new types of grout.

Epoxy

It is very important to mix epoxy grout correctly. The packaging with epoxy grout from Ceresit contains two active components that should be combined, carefully observing the proportions. Mix the grout using a mixer at high speed.

It is important to remember that 1.5 hours after mixing, the mixture begins to harden, so epoxy grout must be prepared in small portions.

The seams should be filled with a regular rubber spatula. The procedure for working here is the same as with cement grout, but you should remove excess grout from the tiles in a timely manner. Epoxy grout can only be cleaned with a special sponge soaked in water (you need to make sure that water does not get on unfilled seams, since working with epoxy grout is only permissible on a dry surface). After the work is completed, you need to clean off the “plastic” coating left over from the grout from the tiles. For this purpose, special cleaning products are produced. Be sure to purchase one of these, because there is no other way to get rid of epoxy grout marks.

Silicone

Ceresit silicone grout-sealant is sold in cartridges, so it can be applied using a mounting gun, which makes the task much easier.

Before starting work, cover the edges of the tiles with masking tape to protect the coating.
If the tile joints are very deep, it is recommended to first insert a polymer strand into them.
Now you need to prepare the cartridge: cut off its tip along the thread and attach the tip to it. Then cut the tip so that its diameter matches the width of the seam.
Fill the grout bottle into the mounting gun.
Fill the seams, remembering to level them from time to time (this can be done with a finger dipped in a soapy solution). It is important to have time to correct the seam no later than 15 minutes after applying the grout.
Residues of fresh grout can be removed using alcohol or solvent. And the frozen grout can only be carefully scraped off, being careful not to damage the tile.

The main advantages of Ceresit grout

Wide selection of shades.
The Ceresit grout palette includes 9, 16 or 37 colors depending on the brand, which allows you to solve the most creative design problems.
Antifungal effect.
Thanks to the MicroProtect formula, the compositions are maximally resistant to the formation of mold and mildew that are harmful to health.
Hydrophobicity.
Due to the water-repellent effect of Aquastatic, the line of grout mixtures is resistant to increased levels of moisture and does not lose its properties during operation, and for increased protection against water, you can additionally use Ceresit waterproofing compounds.
Temperature resistance.
The grout material does not crack or spill out of the tiles even with strong temperature fluctuations.
100% environmentally friendly.
Thanks to the use of natural raw materials without toxic additives, the solution can be used indoors without fear for the health of loved ones.
Color fastness.
With proper use and care, even after several years, the composition does not fade, so the seams retain their original shade.
Easy care.
Ceresit fugues are resistant to most household chemicals and cleaning products, so they are incredibly easy to care for.
Versatility.
Grouting compounds are suitable for finishing interior spaces and exterior structures exposed to atmospheric factors.
Convenient packaging.
Today you can buy fugu in cans and packages of 2 kg and 5 kg. Ceresit silicone grout-sealant is available in compact 280 ml bottles.

Note! After drying, the color of the Ceresit fugue may differ from that indicated on the package. Before purchasing, you can look at real samples in any construction supermarket.

Are you ready to buy the right brand of grout or would you like advice on the selection and prices of dry mixes? Contact our specialists. We are waiting for your call 8 (495) 212 06 41.

Flaws

Many of those who used Ceresit grouts noted one feature: after drying, the color of the material changes and sometimes it differs significantly from that indicated on the package. Therefore, it is better to purchase grout in a store where you can test a sample sample.
The manufacturer packages some types of Ceresit grout in paper bags. If all storage and transportation conditions are met, then packaging does not matter, but sellers do not always comply with these conditions. This is why customers often complain that Ceresit packaging allows moisture to pass through, which negatively affects the quality of the product.

Reviews

Since the products of the Ceresit company are actively used not only by finishing craftsmen, but also by ordinary people who make repairs in their own apartments, on specialized forums dedicated to construction and repair, discussions of the products of this manufacturer are constantly taking place.

The most common problems that arise when using Ceresit grouts:

The grout does not mix with water, but collects in clumps. Most often this is due to the fact that the master chose to stir the grout manually. Even with prolonged stirring, you will not be able to achieve the same result as when using a mixer. Ceresit grouts should only be mixed mechanically.
Colored grout is washed off with water even several days after application. The instructions for colored grout from Ceresit say that the first contact of the tile joint with water is possible no earlier than 7 days after applying the grout. Therefore, the remaining grout from the tiles must be removed very carefully, taking care not to wet the seam.
The color of grout from different packages may vary by several tones. The shade of the grout mixture depends on many factors. The manufacturer is aware of this feature of its products; therefore, if a large amount of work is planned, it is recommended to purchase all the grout from one batch (the batch number is indicated on the packaging).