Mapei – ULTRACOLOR PLUS

"Fast setting and drying grout for 2 to 20 mm joints, available in 26 colours; does not produce efflorescence" -data sheet

Ok, so Mapei's Ultracolor has been around for a while now, but amazingly only a small percentage of tilers are using it, and barely any people building/renovating even know it exists.  Thought I'd share some basics with you.

MOST PEOPLE DON'T HAVE PERSONAL HOUSE CLEANING MAIDS

Interestingly, once we explain the product to customers when they are looking for tiles for their home, knowing that this product exists often influences their tile choice (they get pick the ones they really wanted) - why?  Simple - people hate cleaning, and grout means more cleaning yeah?  Well... maybe not any more.  

AESTHETICALLY, GROUT HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE WEAKEST LINK

Technology advances are serving us well.  Those not familiar with this product owe it to themselves (& to their clients) to check this out for a simple little example of Ultracolour in action.  

Don't forget your black gloves

Without repeating the info on the Data Sheet HERE (Tilers check it out, some of the stats will surprise you), this stuff is like a 'Super Grout', and we're confident that once you use it, you'll want all your customers to request it.  

COVERAGE

Of course, coverage is dependant on the size of the joint, however most tilers are "...surprised just how far it goes..."  Considering the specs say useful for grout joints '2 to 20mm' this truly is a one size fits all product.  For coverage guide see the data sheet below.

... and don't forget your yellow gloves

OK - SO WHAT ABOUT EPOXY?

Epoxy still reigns from above in the kingdom of premium grouting products (except when you want white... it seems no manufacturer has been able to figure out how to make a truly white epoxy yet).  However, costs (and the skill of the tiler) still make most epoxy grout solutions prohibitively expensive.  The Ultracolor Plus product provides a fantastic result, and at a fraction of the cost of buying and installing an epoxy grout product.  For more info ask at the Trade Counter in-store.

MAPEI - COMPLETE SYSTEMS

If you're not familiar with the Mapei range of products, check them out HERE.  We think the products are world class.

You know what, bring your blue gloves too, just to be safe.  You never know...

PACKAGING

5 kg bags - We have most colours in stock at all times - call ahead to confirm.

Data Sheet Here <<<<

MSDS Here <<<<

Oh, and before anyone asks - no, you don't need to wear gloves anymore than you would when using regular grout.  I just thought the pictures were cool.