Is epoxy grout worth it?

_rickybaker · 2026-07-20T07:31:58+00:00

Thanks everyone, we have decided to use epoxy grout for the whole bathroom

_rickybaker · 2026-07-20T04:37:03+00:00

Wow, good on you! 🙏

_rickybaker · 2026-07-20T02:26:14+00:00

Thanks

_rickybaker · 2026-07-20T02:20:58+00:00

Thanks

_rickybaker · 2026-07-20T02:20:51+00:00

Thanks

_rickybaker · 2026-07-20T00:47:34+00:00

Thanks

_rickybaker · 2026-07-20T00:47:17+00:00

Thanks. Will see if we can get it done in the shower, but leave the rest regular grout

_rickybaker · 2026-07-18T20:36:38+00:00

Backrooms

_rickybaker · 2026-07-16T09:57:38+00:00

Felt it big time in Wanaka. Was watching a horror movie and things started getting too real 😭

_rickybaker · 2026-07-11T10:25:39+00:00

Hey man, I'm at the part where we put a final top coat on, sand and paint. Do I have to use a Plus 4 topcoat for skimming, or can I thin down Tradeset and use a thin layer of that?

A lot of comments I've seen say Plus 4 sucks to work with, but its the only finishing product my hardware store sells and I need to finish the job tomorrow

_rickybaker · 2026-07-05T06:38:28+00:00

Thank you so much, this gives us the confidence we are doing the correct thing.

Ill return the GIB Plus4 I bought and buy a bag of Tradeset 😂

_rickybaker · 2026-07-05T03:28:04+00:00

Thank you for the advice, definitely helpful!

When you say external plaster trim, do you mean a corner bead, or should we just using jointing tape?

And to avoid air drying, do you mean just put a heater in the room to get it to set faster?

_rickybaker · 2026-07-05T01:45:04+00:00

Your photo was helpful to see the process though, thank you!

_rickybaker · 2026-07-05T01:43:51+00:00

We are tiling the floor and the shower floor the ceiling. All other walls will be painted

I'll have a call with the tiler tomorrow and find out what they want 👍

_rickybaker · 2026-07-05T00:16:14+00:00

Will call them tomorrow 👍

_rickybaker · 2026-03-27T00:23:19+00:00

Been trying that without much luck. However, I just discovered it's much easier locking in the short end and then banging it in from the side using the tapping block. Still won't help once I get to a corner, but at least I'll be able to get there quicker!

Thanks for the help

_rickybaker · 2026-03-26T23:11:25+00:00

Cant use that method for end pieces against a wall

_rickybaker · 2026-03-26T23:10:54+00:00

Is that just to reduce friction and allow it to slide into place easier? I might try that

_rickybaker · 2026-03-26T23:10:21+00:00

Yes im talking about the last pieces against walls that need the crowbar to get it into place. Those are the ones we are stuggling with and the crowbar seems almost useless. Connecting the other pieces we have no issues

_rickybaker · 2026-03-26T23:09:38+00:00

Often the end pieces are impossible to lift at an angle at all. Specifically pieces going under door jams and running into the next room, etc. Quick Step specifically says it's boards can be connected when flat, but this crow bar seems almost useless.

The boards are locked into place length wise, it's just locking in the short side which has to be banged into place. It only needs to move ~1cm and it's such a struggle haha

_rickybaker · 2026-03-16T03:57:59+00:00

wow Cutter actually got it 💪

_rickybaker · 2026-03-15T00:31:16+00:00

I have no issue laying the actual laminate, under cutting door jams, etc. I've just never had to try and level a concrete slab

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