Materials and finishes

Epoxy grout: where it earns its place

At a glance

  • Its resistance to staining and chemicals suits shower trays, wet-room floors and heavily used family bathrooms.
  • Working time is limited and residue must be removed as you go, or it cures on the tile face.

What to weigh up

Its resistance to staining and chemicals suits shower trays, wet-room floors and heavily used family bathrooms.

Working time is limited and residue must be removed as you go, or it cures on the tile face.

tiled bathroom tiling project, Cheltenham (Gloucestershire), referenced in our guide to epoxy grout
Recent walk-in shower and vanity unit completed in Cheltenham, relevant reference for Gloucestershire clients, referenced in our guide to epoxy grout
fully tiled bathroom refit #3, Stroud, Cotswold Maintenance Group portfolio, referenced in our guide to epoxy grout

Questions we get asked

Can epoxy be used everywhere?

It can, though many projects use it only in the wet zones where it matters most.

Does it need sealing?

No, which is one of its main advantages over cement-based grout.

Ready to get the room measured up?

Photos of the existing room and the position of the soil stack help enormously before a visit.