Sanded vs unsaded tile grouts

What exactly are the differences between sanded and unsanded tile grouts and what scenarios do each suit?

Asked by duncan on 7th Sep 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Sanded grout has a smoother look and tends to be for small tiles or big floor tiles in my opinion and unsanded grout I would use on a light larger wall tile especially in bathrooms"
Answered on 9th May 2023 - Member since Apr 2023 - report
"Is not point to be sanded put the grout on gaps and just clean the tiles after !!"
Answered on 7th Sep 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"Sanded is quite gritty compared to your powdered grouts . Only really suitable for wider joints"
Answered on 7th Sep 2022 - Member since Jan 2021 - report
"Sanded can be gritty its more for bigger jouits 4 mm or bigger"
Answered on 7th Sep 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"Sanded grout is less prone to cracking and is highly durable. Unsanded grout is subjected to cracks when used for flooring options subjected to heavy pressure. Sanded grout tends to be easy to DIY since it is used where surface scratches are not a concern. Unsanded grout is used for easily scratchable surfaces"
Answered on 31st Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"sanded grout is more suitable for floor tiles unsanded grout for walls"
Answered on 11th Jul 2023 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"Sand based suits better for floors as they dont discolour as much, the chalkier grouts for walls."
Answered on 7th Sep 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"ou can easily work unsanded grout into a large grout joint, it won't perform well in joints larger than 1/8 inch, as it has a tendency to crack and shrink"
Answered on 25th Oct 2023 - Member since Sep 2023 - report
"sanded grouts are commonly used for outdoors as it is a water resistant grout.
unsanded grouts used indoors for most tiles is a waterproof grout."
Answered on 17th May 2024 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
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