New Tile Grouting
What it is
Grouting is the finishing stage of a tiling job, and it decides how the whole surface reads. We grout freshly laid tiles in either standard cement-based grout or epoxy grout, colour matched to the tile and the room.
Cement-based grout suits most areas and budgets. Epoxy grout is a different material entirely — non-porous, stain resistant, and far tougher against water — which is why it has become the default recommendation for kitchens, showers, and anywhere that gets heavy use.
Why it’s worth doing
The grout is the part of a new tiled surface that fails first, so the material chosen at this stage sets the maintenance schedule for the next decade. Epoxy costs more up front and takes longer to work, but it never needs sealing and does not absorb stains — in a splashback or a shower, that difference shows up within a couple of years.
Choosing a colour
Matching the tile hides the joints and makes a small room feel larger. Contrasting brings out the shape of the tile, which suits subway and patterned layouts. Mid-tones are the practical choice on floors: brilliant white shows every mark, and very dark grout can look patchy if the mix varies between batches.
- Cement-based and epoxy grout
- Anti-fungal additives available
- Colour matched to the tile
- Works alongside your tiler