article thumbnail

Grouts, sealants help ease the task at hand

Floor Covering News

He recommended a rapid-setting, high-performance cement grout as well as a rapid-set, high-performance mortar. The Portland cement-based, polymer-modified grout is both freeze/thaw resistant and water repellent, and is open to traffic in just 90 minutes. This will prevent that from defacing your installation.

article thumbnail

Where can I use faux stone

Realstone

Made primarily of Portland cement and iron oxide pigments for coloration, it replicates the aesthetic of natural stone without the associated weight and cost. Environmental Considerations Faux stone provides a more sustainable solution by minimizing quarrying, thus reducing environmental damage.

Stone 52