So there’s that.To regrout- you could use either an epoxy grout (not very user friendly) or a high performance cement grout such as Mapei Ultracolor.
It pools in the center. You may have to grind the surface of the tile or put on a bond promoting primer like Eco Prim Grip.Finally, if you used a nonsanded grout or a single component grout, like Fusion for example, you’re going to have problems.Don’t know if any of that stuff applies to your situation. I usually pull them off of the sheets and install them individually so you don’t see the sheet lines but that’s a personal choice.No need to apologise for the questions. Any advice on how I can darken the grout and/or bring back the lighter look of the stones?The only thing I can think of would be to try to do an epoxy colorant on the grout. )This feedback is excellent! Im thinking I can use the eco prim grip and then a better thinset?
I wouldn’t expect that you etched the surface with an acidic cleaner, but maybe… You should contact the manufacturer.
What kind of grout was used for the pebbles? I can get 3000 grit from an auto body supply place which was my plan if the 220 didnt do the job.I wouldn’t even try sanding them in a less visible spot. I did grind down the existing tile & used sanded grout. Get ready for sticker shock but it grabs and it works.Hey tile guy. It’s better to remove sooner than later but it’s a risk no matter what.I have noticed this separation between sheets, and your technique is amazing. At this point, the pan, drain base and curb are installed as well as Kerdi membrane with the corner pieces. Wrong. What about an average grout joint size? This is called point-load. What product would you recommend, since there are uneven areas I would like a sealer that flows out nicely and doesn’t puddle and drys perfectly clear.I would buy both an enhancer and a wet-look sealer and try them out and see which one that you prefer. We got grout you suggested. I would keep an eye on it.Chiseling out grout around pebbles can be tough. If you used a foam Kerdi pan then this could be what the cause is. Pebble Tile Shower Floor Tips. Look for one that isn’t water based and protects against oil stains.The only way to get a stain proof grout with pebbled is to use an epoxy grout. However Custom’s CEG Lite comes in a large container and I’ve used it before and it was ok to work with and seems to work well.
I wouldn’t want to either.
The “mud” that’s used for this layer (sand/cement mix) is designed to let water drain through it. How to I get the pebbles up? Smooth the mud out and create a 1/4-inch slope per foot of shower floor space toward the drain.
It’s more for walls but very much applies to floors also.Metal profiles are very popular for this application.
They all eventually leak.I am installing flat, unsealed pebble tile in my 4×4 shower stall. They won’t all perfectly slope in a straight line like flat tiles wouldHowever, that doesn’t mean that they can dip in and out either.So there could be some depressions in the foam pan but it’s hard to diagnose over the internet.Fusion grout is the wrong grout to use for pebble tile. Otherwise, just black pebbles.I did a black pebble shower floor 3×3 about 4 years ago and over the years we have had chunks of grout, mostly near the drain and where we stand pop out. I need to put it back in place how do you go about that? It’s a point load issue- too much pressure concentrated on too small of a tile.For a residential shower, it’s less of an issue and it’s not unusual for people to willingly go ahead with a pebble installation over a Kerdi shower pan. Thoroughly spray the surface of your pebble shower floor and allow it to sit on the surface for several minutes. Scrubbed it and rinsed it with cool water. We have had a pebble stone floor installed in our bathroom. For a homemade, nontoxic option, mix equal parts water and rubbing alcohol (or vodka, if that’s what you have on hand).For these types of showers (and shower doors), use a non-abrasive cleaner like all-purpose bathroom cleaner, pine oil or light baking soda solution, which offers some gentle grit and helps reduce the need for elbow grease!Attempts to remove soap scum with overly abrasive solutions and abrasive scrubbing pads, however, will scratch the fiberglass and acrylic surface.When soap scum starts to accumulate on your glass shower door, use full-strength white vinegar.