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posted by MD:
So were you saying that you don't think the color consistency is good because what you just used doesn't match what you used in '08? I don't know but I would guess that might be because it's two different grouts.
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My reference is to the words on the container "unmatched color consistency," forgive me if I am wrong but that caught my eye. I am not saying the color consistency isn't good, .... how can they make that claim. What test did they do to compare, is that backed by a test by the TCNA? Color consistency is important as is longevity. To say "Superior" I can accept, but "Unmatched" is a far fetch with so many other grouts out there. Claims are one thing, I would want some kind of unbiased test could there be such a thing
Yes companies pay to have they're grouts tested but is there one where they go head to head. I would like to see one, would the companies that make grout want that?
The TCNA has the test for deflection and many other things. With deflection being so important and how a tile is rated so to speak for residential or commercial strength why isn't there a test for grout. Grout is an important part of the mix of doing tile work, it should be tested. Maybe it already is and I just don't know it. Grout is taken for granted as for installing it to finish up a tile job but look around here on the forum of how many problems are related to "grout."
We take grouting for granted till it is a problem.
If there are not tests done to back up this up then I have to go by my own experience with it. Like Matt said, it is Super Premium when installed correctly, period. As for back in 2008, it was product failure because tis grout was installed correctly but still kinda new on the market and had to be tweeked.
StarQuartz II is a grout you cannot got too much water into the mix when you are grouting or you weaken it. Other grouts(cement based) are a lil more forgiving. Common sense would tell you with any grout you use the more water you get into it the more you weaken it. But the problem is with "Common Sense," according to that joke in the "jokes thread" posted by Henry, Common Sense passed away, we will miss him....lol
In this case, the reason the same grout color was used and same kind was to try and match it if I didn't get it all out. I got most of it. Not my choice a grout but hey as mentioned we all have our fave, I will try any brand once.
