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Triangle Crafts Pre-Mixed Mosaic Grout

Triangle Crafts Pre-Mixed Mosaic Grout Review



Overall 3.00 of 5 (by 1 user)



Handy Grout Pouch Still Managed to Dry Out
3 star rating

Practical, domestic diva, Crafter, Creative, appreciate interior design
Pros

    Pre-mixed and tinted in 12 colors, Also comes in larger 32-oz jars, Easy clean-up

Cons
    Didn't squeeze out easily, Packaging didn't keep it from drying out

MAY
14
2008
I had an idea for a tiled wall hanging to display in my kitchen.  I took a rectangle of craft wood and placed a sheet of blue and white multi-colored mosaic tile on the front.  Then, I framed it out with decorative molding.  In order to affix the tile to the board, I picked up some grout at my local craft store.  There were a few options available, but I selected a $7 pouch of Triangle Crafts Pre-Mixed Mosaic Grout in Deep Blue.  It's also available in larger 32-ounce jars for larger mosaic projects.

The eight ounce package contained pre-mixed and non-sanded grout - perfect for use with glass tiles.  The grout comes in a squeezable, clear plastic pouch and contains enough product to cover 3 - 4 square feet.  I figured that the packaging would make the grout a cinch to use and would require little clean up after the project was finished. 

The grout comes in 12 colors and is supposed to dispense in a consistency like yogurt.  I opened the reusable cap and attempted to squeeze out the contents.  The first bit of grout came out in a toothpaste-like ribbon and I began to spread it on the board's surface rather easily.  Unfortunately, I must have picked up an old batch of this stuff, because the squeezing became increasingly difficult.  The grout seemed drier than when I first began to apply.  Finally, it got to the point where I gave up squeezing, just cut a slit in the plastic, and scooped it out with a plastic spoon.  Eventually I was able to use it and it looks great in my finished project, but it was not with the ease I had expected.

Overall, I do recommend the Pre-Mixed Mosaic Grout by Triangle Crafts. Even though I had a few problems getting the stuff out of the pouch, I still appreciate that the grout is pre-mixed and tinted a nice color.  I do suggest that you try to buy a fresh product.  Don't buy it if it looks like it's been sitting around on the shelf for awhile, or if it feels the least bit hardened or non-pliable. 

I_thumb_up Triangle Crafts Pre-Mixed Mosaic Grout is recommended by LoveisJoy


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kid-kansas wrote on May 16, 2008 at 1:54AM


In response to LoveisJoy's comment from May 15, 2008 at 11:40AM:

Sometimes I can come up with good things. ;)


LoveisJoy wrote on May 15, 2008 at 11:40AM


In response to kid-kansas's comment from May 15, 2008 at 2:43AM:

You're so right! It came out easy at first, and then it was like working with a brick. I'll have to remember to knead it first next time. :)


kid-kansas wrote on May 15, 2008 at 2:43AM


I have found that pre-mixed stuff like this requires a little kneading while still in the tube, I do it with bathroom tube grout all the time. When they sit even for a few days the stuff separates somewhat and you have a lot of the liquid on top while the solids settle to the bottom. ;)


AnnaBanana wrote on May 15, 2008 at 12:28AM


I bet your mosiac wall hanging is beautiful.