SPECTRALOCK 1 Pre-Mixed grout, Easy and simple to use, Fast cleanup, as good as epoxy grout.
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Laticrete has hit a homerun with Spectralock 1, This grout stands out because it succeeds where other premixed grouts have limitations. This Spectralock 1 has all the advantages of other premixed grouts, and also cementitious grouts for that matter, When it cures, it is as hard as Epoxy grout, as stain resistant as epoxy grout, but is easy to use and install as a pre-mixed grout. No mixing, no chance of washing out the color, the color you pick is the color you end up with. In this video we talk about the properties of this grout, where it can be used, and how to use it. Thanks to Ryan Blair, Senior Product Manager at laticrete for coming to the job site to tell us all about this new game changing grout, that everyone will want to use.
All tile installed by Sal DiBlasi, Elite-tile Company, in the Boston North Shore area. This video contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you click on the product link.
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@jujukentucky3479 2 жыл бұрын
Sal, you are our “go to” guy for all things tile. I can hardly express my gratitude to you for taking the time to share your expertise on these videos. After much research, thought, calculations, and your advice, my husband and I are finishing our second shower in our home and they are very good and we are picky. From Schluter Kerdi waterproofing to this Laticrete premixed grout you’ve been there with us all the way. Bravo and thank you. God bless.
@bizeigel 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sal. I have a bucket of this for a backsplash job and after reading instructions went to your video. You answered my question about shelf life and clean up. Glad you use Laticrete. You're the best there is!
@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my video.
@rachelechols5041 3 жыл бұрын
Before I found your Channel I misunderstood and thought grouting was the really challenging part about laying tiles, I’ve since learned how much I didn’t know about the act of actually laying the tiles and I feel more confident in my ability to try it out soon
@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@PaulO-qz4th 4 жыл бұрын
You do nice work Sal. At the end of your videos I always think to myself , ' God he does nice work' . You're awesome !
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that
@truecrimejungle 4 жыл бұрын
I just grouted an entire bathroom, shower (2 different grouts) and an entire floor w/8x8. Your tips were invaluble. I had a nightmare doing the kitchen backsplash. I can't thank you enough. It's the best feeling when you clean up the grout haze with one pass of the microfibre! (they have microfibre sponges now which are super useful for the grout haze as the sponge keeps just a little moisture on the mictofibre)
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Great, sometimes small changes make a big difference
@PaulPeck 4 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to try this grout on my bathroom remodel!👍🏻 Great video man!🔥😎
@_mdan9304 4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the run down, I've always stayed away from the pre mixed but this was a great demonstration
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dickdoan7245 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Sal, Thanks for the informative video. I'm an experienced DIYer, but not with tile work. I did a backsplash around a vanity a few years ago, and that was my total tile work. I laid a shower floor of flat pebble stone on concrete last week. After watching your video, I drove about 65 miles to get some Spectralock 1. Yesterday, I used all but about 1 inch of a one-gallon bucket. The grout cleaned up very easily and left no haze. Doing a small area and then cleaning it up, like you said, was a great instructional tip. The shower is in a heated basement and the humidity is kept at 45%. I'm still going to give it 72 hours before sealing the wall/floor joints with the matching Laticrete caulk. I appreciate that you take the time to help old men like men, who think that they can still do something new. Can I seal the stone again? I sealed it with 511H2O before grouting. The Laticrete FAQ TDS 411 sheet says that sealer will not stick to Spectralock 1. I had to use the water-based sealer due to the odor of the solvent 511. Will the sealer make a mess, or cause a problem, to use again?
@Titantitan001 3 жыл бұрын
Havent had to use this yet. I’ll definitely tell my boss about it for the next kitchen we do. Epoxy is a nightmare. Just did my ANSI test today and am glad I don’t have to do epoxy everyday
@jessgvirtual5822 Жыл бұрын
Its not epoxy. I doubt you can use it on commercial kitchens. Only epoxy grout allowed for commercial kitchen in my county -- No short cuts and no exceptions!
@willk916 3 жыл бұрын
Bac Local 3 tile finisher Here. I love this stuff personally I use a clean micro fiber at the end to leave no water residue on the tile to avoid a nasty haze you can’t let this stuff stay on the tile for long 5-15 min depending on weather
@PassionforWoodworking 4 жыл бұрын
Just on the potential savings in wasted grout this is worth a hard look. Thanks for sharing this with us Sal.
@carnini 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you again so much for your videos. I have been using them on my first big tile job in ages redoing it master bathroom. Your tips are invaluable
@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@carnini 2 жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi Your vidoes have been super helpful, wish I saw more of them before the start of the project. I ordered a container of spectralock (I think via your link too, hopefully it worked)
@tomread5603 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sal. Just getting ready to grout my first shower remodel. This helps on what Grout I will use. Another Great. Thanks for all the advice that you offer to usually.
@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
@carmenrojas4469 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sal🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 love to learn about products that make life easy 😊
@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын
👍😊
@nicholaslandolina 2 жыл бұрын
Wow
@nman2563 4 жыл бұрын
What?!! I've just finished my third and probably final epoxy shower. Wish I had known about this. Thanks!
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
It is a new product that is becoming available now.
@s.dianapeck4561 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Sal!! This looks like a great product and easy to use for someone like me who is just about to start my first tile job.
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Great product, a bit pricey, but worth every penny.
@mattjudy6780 2 жыл бұрын
Do not use this product, especially as a first timer.
@mattjudy6780 2 жыл бұрын
@Sevine Peck it's expoxy like. No matter how well you wipe/clean with grouting it still left a haze on a high gloss tile.
@kenschneider2100 Жыл бұрын
nice explaination of how Spectra 1 should be applied and cleaned.
@rideauviewconstruction717 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Think product will be very successful. Will try.
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Yes it will
@tommywalker5348 4 жыл бұрын
hey sal thanks for responding, but yes I've done both systems and are familiar with both. I can do either or but I'm pushing more towards sealed systems. weather there better or not. I feel if both are done correctly shouldn't be any issues either way. 👌
@laticrete 4 жыл бұрын
Informative video Sal!
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
You have a great product, thanks for the opportunity to try it and make this video.
@460sw3 4 жыл бұрын
I cant wait for things to get re opened around here, I have 2 showers lined up and a tub surround that I think I'm gonna use this on to try it out, if my supplier opens back up. Hope you're healthy and safe Sal.
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, all is good. Thanks.
@wesleygold6195 Жыл бұрын
Going to buy this tomorrow, just what a rookie needs
@SalDiBlasi Жыл бұрын
😊👍
@NMFF415 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Thank you for the info!
@SalDiBlasi Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@ericfeldhausen7921 3 жыл бұрын
I sure wish I could do all that...semi-retired diesel mechanic (CAT) on disability from having my spine fused. (Only 49 yo) I do little home improvement projects, but could never keep up with the pain...I can watch your videos all day and night. Truly miss "getting dirty" 5 days a week
@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын
Glad that my videos help keep you entertained, Hang in there.
@curtwolff4816 4 жыл бұрын
i just watched this video and am going to use it for the first time. Thanks for making this video. In the steam shower in the video what is the bench and side peices of the entrance to the shower made of? I want to have a simaler finished product in the shower i'm doing.
@agstine66 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Sal thanks and keep them coming
@jilenvera5243 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I wonder if I can use this to regrout a glass mosaic tile shower floor. I have uneven tile spacing ranging 1/8 to 3/8. I couldn’t get all the grout out but I hope this will stick to the old grout. Thanks in advance.
@gordonvanlieshout8134 Жыл бұрын
Nice information! Thanks!!
@SalDiBlasi Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@joeygunzilla6878 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Sal!! Just returned from Schluter town 🎓 in Mount Laurel NJ today. Everyone had nothing but great things to say about you! 😁 I was hoping I would've seen you there.. Can't wait to see this video, thanks for all the great info. I've honestly learned more from your channel then that 2 day course. ✌🏻
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Schluter does a great job with their workshops. I have been to many of their workshops, but can go to them all.
@joeygunzilla6878 4 жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi it was my first time. I can't wait for the 2nd part! I'd sign up again even without all the bells & whistles. I'm really serious about getting better at my craft for the past year I've been starving for more info 🤣 trying to improve and get better with every job. ***Hey if possible can you make a video on how to improve speed? I feel that I'm taking too long on my jobs ☹️ thanks ✌🏻
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
@@joeygunzilla6878 Here is a tip, if you are not a member of Tile Geeks facebook.com/groups/TileGeeks or GTP facebook.com/groups/1227943580558574/ on Facebook, then join, get connected with the tile community.
@joeygunzilla6878 4 жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi thanks! 🙏I just sent some Patreon love your way! Take care and keep up the great work!
@Pgcmoore 4 жыл бұрын
outstanding!!!
@PhillyFixed 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the demo, Sal. Would you say there's any situation or reason to stick with the 3-part Spectralock pro? It's hard not to feel like there HAS to be a downside to a pre-mixed product vs. one that you mix and catalyze on site.
@susana5052 2 жыл бұрын
Sal, this is an excellent video! Better than any I have watched in the last month. Thank you for all the work and time for sharing your knowledge. 👍🙏🏻👍 QUESTION: Prism was used for the 1/8” grout with black porcelain tile. What would you recommend I do to darken the grout to a true black? Is it even possible? I’m not familiar with the products out for different surfaces. I’ve been out of the industry since my car accident almost 4 years. I wish I found you a week ago and sent your video to my son while I was gone.😖 I have black porcelain tile with 1/8” grout in my kitchen. Unfortunately they didn’t use epoxy like I asked for (I was with my mom due to a health issue) and my son had no idea what I told the GC. Maybe the GC would have used this vs Prism…💁🏻♀️ Prism’s darkest grout is a #60 charcoal gray and it’s too light against the black porcelain tile. Plus do I like the idea of having to seal it. (I’m disabled due to a back injury) So sealing was what I was trying to avoid. I know my son will do it but it could have been avoided had epoxy been used.
@marybethhuntington3187 4 жыл бұрын
Sal, Have you used this on polished marble tile? Have you had (or heard of) any issues of it scratching the tile? I spoke with an online rep. for Lacticrete and he cautioned me about using this product.Also can it be used on 1/32 grout lines? I am using a marble tile with a microbevel and am worried that that will make the grout line even larger if I go with a 1/16th. What is your opinion? Thanks.
@shingling66 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sal, did you grout the joint between the shower floor and wall. I thought that caulked these with latasil?
@yoginaresh849 2 жыл бұрын
Will this grout scratch black metal Schlutter type trim? Do you grout the tile to metal joint or caulk, like around a niche? Great video!
@aaronsalvesen4553 3 жыл бұрын
Love it! Thanks Sal! Going to use this on the shower i just did!
@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@dennismiller7006 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative Sal is that grout a sanded grout and do you know if it comes in a unsanded version and would you recommend using a unsanded grout in a shower wi 1/8 grout lines
@dmolnar 3 жыл бұрын
Sal have you tried Bostik trucolor rapid cure grout? Love to see a video comparison between them both.
@ericcarr7557 3 жыл бұрын
Is there a comparable mortar to use with this? Prior to the grout. Thanks again!
@bridorf 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Have you found the denatured alcohol spray cause any problems with the grout? Do you have a preferred float for this product?
@nexustilellc9065 4 жыл бұрын
Good job as always Sal
@chowsman1 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, nice product. You'd think you had won the lottery. So a bit off topic but I thought I would ask. In the case of a bathtub surround you would grout the walls and caulk corner to corner of walls and, tile to bathtub edge? What's your tile distance from tub to tile?
@mcdanielflooring9154 2 жыл бұрын
Best i have ever used
@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын
😊👍
@lesg9604 2 жыл бұрын
Am I seeing this right. Are you, on the floor, grouting the floor to wall transition? Would you then go back and top it with a silicone, or because this grout acts like an epoxy grout, is it not necessary on the floor to silicone? Thanks
@rsingh5077 Жыл бұрын
I have similar wall and floor tiles as you in my shower, the grout color for both is bright white, i am planning to change color and grout only on the floor shower tiles, what are the colors you used on wall and the shower floor, looks like two different colors. Thanks
@Alan_Kirby 4 жыл бұрын
Sal thanks for the video. How does this grout look when dry- especially in terms of texture (smooth, sandy, etc)?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Looks just like sanded grout.
@vipercoil630 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, what color Spectralock 1 did you use in the video? Was that Bright White? The sample bright white chip doesn’t seem that what. Appreciate your feedback.
@christinerazo8504 3 жыл бұрын
How long does it take to completely cure?Thank you.
@davidhershey4895 4 жыл бұрын
I just got finished doing my tub surround with spectralock one. I'm impressed with it however can the haze left be removed with cementacios haze remover?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Isopropyl Alcohol, or even hand sanitizer works well.
@shiner555 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sal! Do you travel to Worcester!?? :) We have purchased a bunch of spectralock pro epoxy grout for our bathroom but I'm pretty worried about the working time with the area. Main reason we got it was for stain (our son dies his hair often) and water resistance. However, after watching this I'm considering returning it all for this product. Any reasons at right now to stick with epoxy in a residential non-steam bath? Many thanks!!
@RM-jk5hp 11 ай бұрын
Does using spectra-lock one grout take longer than a traditional grout application? If so, how much more time?
@jok549 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sal, Just finished grouting the backslash with spectralock 1 and found you have to do small sections before it starts to stiffen, but was pretty easy and consistent. I did notice that there seems to be a lot of what I'm going to call a milky drip after bothering washes. I had to do several washes to get all the residue off. It was almost like dripping milk. Don't think I had too much water in the sponge, but I always had that drip. Did you notice that?
@SalDiBlasi Жыл бұрын
Microfiber towels or these amzn.to/3W5u52d help
@nosnum777 3 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video! Is that silicone caulking tool you used in the corner available on your Amazon store? Can’t find it.........
@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын
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@alleyecn699 11 ай бұрын
Hey Sal did you grout around the neck for the shower or do you just apply silicon around?
@thomasrecker221 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sal. Thanks for all of your videos. Is this laticrete easier to clean than Flexcolor cq?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, but better performance.
@brouwerification 4 жыл бұрын
Tried epoxy grout from mapei? I install all my bathrooms with it and find it as easy to use as normal grout especially the design version. It's amazing how smooth u can finish it and no I don't own mapei stocks 😉 Looking forward to your video 👌
@wallacegrommet9343 4 жыл бұрын
As easy as cement grout? Any haze? Is it premixed?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
@@wallacegrommet9343 Easier than cement grout, no haze, yes premixed.
@joeygunzilla6878 4 жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi Nice!
@als1023 2 жыл бұрын
Same, but gonna try this new one soon.
@Chc9470 6 ай бұрын
Guess I’m switching to this grout now
@tomcarolino4831 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty good
@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын
😊👍
@agcsr25ace75 4 жыл бұрын
Sal I am tiling a shower with 2 X 2 Porcelain tile on floor and 5/8" glass mosaic tile (4mm thick) on walls. I was wondering if you still grout the floor perimeter where it meets the wall like you talked about in one of your videos from 6 years ago. Before everyone starts in on this practice you clearly stated in that video TCNA says to use flexible joint there but grouting works better for you. Are you still doing this and would you recommend grouting perimeter in my case? Thank you.
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
For glass, I would definitely use silicone and leave plenty of room for movement, glass is a very special animal that moves a lot more than your typical ceramic tile. take all precautions.
@laurawalker546 Жыл бұрын
Can you use it outside for mosaics on stone?
@davidhershey4895 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You Sal for all your help. Could you tell me why I should use the Laticrete caulking instead of silicone caulking in the corners?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
The color is made to match the grout.
@robincaruso2230 Жыл бұрын
Your video is very informative. I decided to use SL1 based on your video. It was actually easier than I anticipated. I chose the Frosty color. It has been down now for 8 hours and looks like white. I have a small pile sitting on a plastic bag that definitely matches the color sample better than what’s applied to my floor. In your experience, does this grout darken as it dries? Do the wipe downs, somehow lighten this grout color? I just thought I would ask for your opinion.
@colinnicols5387 5 ай бұрын
I found it dried a slightly creamy off white.
@TheDailyPracticeBlog Жыл бұрын
So is Laticrete's Spectralock 1 superior to Mapei's ready mix products? My local tile company sold me Mapei stuff as the one all be all. Also, the Laticrete sales rep recommends Permacolor Select Grout for showers with long duration of steam and water submersion... do you have a different opinion?
@chipmhandle 3 жыл бұрын
Sal sir, awesome channel!1 ? Do you silicone the corners of shower walls meet floors?
@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын
That is what the TCNA calls for.
@kilipoheikekanilehua4049 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Sal! Maybe by the time I finally finish tiling my shower I'll be able to get this in Hawaii. One question, what are you spraying on the silicone?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Denatured alcohol.
@timothywolfe5487 4 жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi Why are you spraying it with alcohol?
@coachchris808 3 жыл бұрын
Timothy Wolfe It produces a much cleaner bead of silicone and it’s an easier cleanup. I picked this trick up from Sal in a previous video and can 100% confirm it works like a charm.
@danieljensen1465 4 жыл бұрын
Sal have you used Bostik pre-mixed grout? Neverseal/Trucolor/QuartzLock they have a few names for it but it sounds similar to this. Can you review it as well? (It has a Urethane binder for sealing and the quartz aggregate has the pigment baked on)
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
I have tried it and others, they all have limitations on where and what type of tile, this Spectralock 1 does not. That is not to say those others are not good grouts. It all depends on your application
@kathyfear7446 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sal! Saw this product and hesitated to try it. Do you know if it works okay on marble tile?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Yes it does!
@bennisim7949 8 ай бұрын
Hi. Do you still like the grout ? What do you recommend for diy guy? Thanks.
@youtoober1663 4 жыл бұрын
Great video and info as always. Quick question- how you compare this product to Mapei Flexcolor CQ ,is it the same ?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Not even close, Spectralock 1 meets the epoxy standard and ha none of the limitations.
@als1023 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for asking, my 1st question at the start, and thanks to Sal for his thoughts.
@robandkarrie 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've heard of "adhesive + grout" products. Does this adhere the tile as well? Trying to do a mosaic and trying to avoid the issue of the thinset coming up through the mosaic, so it was suggested to use an adhesive+grout product to avoid that problem. Any thoughts?
@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын
No just Grout. Look into white thinsets that will take a color pack, Laticrete has several.
@johnwhite2576 2 жыл бұрын
Can u use on porcelain ie lip page considerations?v?
@hectorromero6330 2 жыл бұрын
How long did it take them to do the entire grout?
@jok549 Жыл бұрын
Sal, Thank you for all your tips. Just finishing up my backsplash and about to grout with spectralock 1, how long after grout should you wait to caulk?
@SalDiBlasi Жыл бұрын
I do it same day
@Greybuiltracing Жыл бұрын
Would this be good on a restaurant kitchen floor ?
@timothyaltom751 4 жыл бұрын
Just completed a bathroom makeover, and used a similar product, by a different manufacturer. Will continue to use from this job forward!! It's a little pricey, but I feel the advantages out weigh the cost!!
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
The similar product is actually not even close to this, Spectralock1 is in a category of its own.
@timothyaltom751 4 жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi Fusion Pro, by Custom Building Products...
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
The spectralock1 is equal to Epoxy when it dries, meets the same hardness and stain resistance as epoxy, Fusion does not even come close.
@timothyaltom751 4 жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi Fusion Pro is an advanced, proprietary acrylic plus silicone resin that cures as hard as cement grout. ... This grout requires no sealing and is easy to spread and clean. It meets or exceeds the performance attributes of common cementitious, epoxy and urethane grouts on color consistency and stain resistance.
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Fusion pro does not meet the epoxy standard ANSI A118.3, I know exactly what it is and how it works. You can't use it in steam rooms or in submerged applications. Limitations the Spectralock1 does not have and it does meet ANSI A118.3
@SaritaMoreno 2 жыл бұрын
Sal, I have a disagreement with my tile guy. He used grout in the corner of shower. We agreed no caulk should be used but I’m not sure if silicone should be used in the corner, where wall meets floor, on top of the spectra lock 1. Also, after applying on the bath floor, not in shower, grout started to crack a couple of days later. He applied more grout. Thoughts?
@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын
Look up ANSI EJ171, which refers to movement joints, in it you will find, among other thing not relevant to this, it says that all changes of plane or where tile meets a dissimilar material must have a soft joint, which is not grout, but an ASTM C19 sealant, which is what 100% silicone is.
@danthegraniteman4702 10 ай бұрын
sal what grout is safe for polished marble floors
@jcmase72 4 жыл бұрын
I use a lot of Spectralock epoxy and over the years it's become more economical with the ease of use. This is something I'm looking forward to using. The next day was there any haze ? If there is what the process getting it off? Being submersible is something cementitious grouts also have so that's not a selling point.
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe, but this grout is very easy to clean, no haze and is virtually stain proof like epoxy, it meets the epoxy standard, something cement grouts do not have. If there should be some residue, then a doodlebug amzn.to/3cIkcBg with water gets it right off, no problem.
@OGCJ10 7 ай бұрын
@@SalDiBlasiis it waterproof? Or will it soak up water the same as conventional grout ?
@danielfeldman7913 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry if I missed this, but do you mix color into this grout, or are there limited colors availble and you have choose their limited selections off the shelf?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
They will even color match to a sample you sent in. It is the ultimate premixed grout.
@jeffdeluca1153 Жыл бұрын
Very timely Biden. Thx Sal and Laticrete
@SalDiBlasi Жыл бұрын
😊👍
@jeffdeluca1153 Жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi Very timely video, it should say! Lol
@jeffdeluca1153 Жыл бұрын
@SalDiBlasi Sal I'm in the middle-of my first ever tile job! I'd like to send you a pic when its done and maybe a few in process pics if you'd like for your professional opinion
@peterruberto6879 7 ай бұрын
Hi Sal, can the pre mixed spectralock have tint added to it. I have 50 x 50 porcelain mosaic tiles and 250x65 ceramic subway tiles that have been mitred around windows niches and external corners. The client wants the mitres colour matched to the tile. The subway is a shiny deep aqua and the mosaic are a pale green. I can’t use an epoxy that sets then have to sand because the sanding will scratch the highly shiny glaze on the tiles. I need a product that I can sponge off just before it sets like an epoxy grout but also be able to colour match. Do you know if adding pigment to the spectralock would be a problem. If it is, I’d really appreciate any advice you can give we. Just wanted to also mention that the subways and mosaics are the hand made look so the mitred are inconsistent due to the shape variation in each tile, so trying to sand the mitre only would be almost impossible without scratching the shinny green glaze
@SalDiBlasi 7 ай бұрын
Contact Laticrete, they can make custom colors.
@brAnd7onX87 Жыл бұрын
Can you use this on glass tile?
@ASharperFinishLLC 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how it compares to custom fusion pro. Custom claims it’s the strongest premixed grout and comparable to epoxy... I personally don’t use premixed grout but I’m always interested in learning more,
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
To know that, read the Custom Fusion TDS sheet, you will find that it has many limitations, for example it would not be appropriate for this steam shower in the video, where Spectralock is.
@sabajess9083 Жыл бұрын
What do you think about presim grout
@user-hb3tf3wi1b Ай бұрын
Can this stuff be used with a grout bag?
@reillyliner 2 жыл бұрын
Sal will you do a video on how to keep Spectralock 1 from leaving a mean grout haze? I am using it on almost all of jobs now, and I’ve started using grout release prior to installation every time without fail. I also sponge pretty quickly. But this stuff is vicious on leaving a haze. And I love the product. Just think I’m still figuring it out. Thinking about immediately doing a degreasing while sponging. Would love to see you really explore this.
@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын
Windex the next day.
@reillyliner 2 жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi Interesting!
@thull5493 4 жыл бұрын
Is this stuff usable in corners & floor to wall transitions instead of caulk ?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Always caulk your corners.
@wallacegrommet9343 4 жыл бұрын
Love that mosaic. Great choice. Is it natural stone?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
All porcelain tile
@zhoudavid3544 Жыл бұрын
I am just wondering how flexible this product could be that i can be confident enough to use at shower corners when walls expand and contract with temperature changes. I understand the cement grout cracks easily at corner and that's why most people use silicone caulk instead due to its flexibility, but i really hate all caulk grows mold even it claims mold free/resistant.
@SalDiBlasi Жыл бұрын
All corners get Silicone, not grout of any type, no ifs, and, or buts. Look up ANSI EJ171 www.tcnatile.com/faqs/52-ej171.html
@ryancoulter7681 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great product 👍! I had used laticretes old premixed grout and it was very hard to clean especially on glass. I do a lot of glass and polished stone installs. How do you think this product would perform on those surfaces?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
I have only used it once, but I have to say it was a very easy cleanup.
@ryancoulter7681 4 жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi the major issue I have is scratches. After I grout I have to go back over the surface with a polishing wheel. Not so much on the glass but the stone. The haze on the glass is more the issue. I look forward to trying this new product when my supplier gets it in. I also want to see how it performs on a stone pan. I heard you touch on that for a moment but what did the rep have to say about that? I've been setting tile since I was 12 with my dad I'm 34 now always looking for new methods. Thanks again for the great video!
@idude1471 2 жыл бұрын
I too am wondering if this will scratch porcelain polished Carrara tile. I know specrolock1 does contain sand.
@chrisfalk4611 8 ай бұрын
@@SalDiBlasiused it once and is on here green lighting it to others. Sad sob
@ceramictilepro Жыл бұрын
just finished a complete master bath remodel, starting from a complete removal of existing tile, rebuilding of pony wall, increased height of tub platform and new plumbing valvles. all work was done by me including the old school mud set method with Laticrete Hydroban waterproofing of 20 mils everywhere. didn't like their drain system and I have yet to see you use it, made a video on on the issue due to their lack of allowiing thin tiles of 1/8" on shower floors because the minimum height of their drain is 3/8". that was a setback and lesson learned, probably why Sal doens'nt use them. I am a big fan of using on single brand on a shower and not using what I think is the best of a particular material to make a hodge podge hybrid which ultimaley voids warranties. Laticrete offers some amazing 25 year and lifetime warranties but only if you use all their stuff. would i use their drain system again? no, but my rep said that they are coming out with a slimer profile design in the future to accomdate thinner tiles. if they do that, then i would definitely use it to offer the warranty. Spectralock 1 used for the first time on the shower floor and it was super easy, nest time I will grout everything with this stuff.
@SalDiBlasi Жыл бұрын
New drains are now available as of February 1st
@MiguelPerez-sx1mj 4 жыл бұрын
Once you used the bucket you cannot stop the process? I am planning on doing my entire floor house but I wonder if after you mixed the bucket if I can stop at any point and use the remaining the next day or I would have to used the entire bucket before it sets and dried inside? Anyone please inform. Thanks
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
You have it completely wrong, first it is premixed, so you don't mix it, if needed you can stir with a margin trowel. When you are finished for the day, cover the grout with the plastic sheet and put the lid back on, at that point it will have a shelf life of 6 months. Use as much, or as little as you want at any time.
@benjaminkemmer3020 3 жыл бұрын
will this product scratch a polished marble tile and can i use it on a 1/16 gap? thanks
@Titantitan001 3 жыл бұрын
Do a test on a piece of the tile. That isn’t on the wall or floor. Nd it should say in the PDS what joints it’s capable of filling. I have a feeling it should work. Although most sandy grouts are harder to get in 16th grout joints.
@stephenhagen7584 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Sal - I'm a huge fan of your videos and have used them as guides for several of my home improvement projects. Quick question - I have never seen you wear gloves before on any video. Is there a reason you were wearing them for this grout install?
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
I always were gloves when I grout.
@stephenhagen7584 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sal
@johnharrison1429 4 жыл бұрын
I might give this a try on a pebble floor next weekend. It's on one of those Tile-Redi shower pans. Those pans are mostly rigid, but I am interested in using something like this in case the pan flexes any at all. A lot of pressure on the pebbles when standing on them. Should I give Spectralock 1 a try or use something else for that particular application? Dreading the though of using epoxy.
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Spectralock 1 meets the epoxy standard when it cures, however for very large grout lines you have to wait a bit longer.
@johnharrison1429 4 жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi Shower won't be used for a couple of weeks, so that's perfect. Thanks Master Sal!
@Blazerfan11 4 жыл бұрын
@@johnharrison1429 Hi John, I also am using a Tile Redi shower pan and looking at grout options. Also doing pebbles (the sliced ones, so they are flat). What did you end up using and how did it turn out? If you used Spectralock 1, how long did you wait before using the shower? Let me know if you have anything on KZfaq to show your results. Thanks.
@Agent22817 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice product but not timely enough for me lol. Putting down some ardex epoxy today on a pebble floor shower in my own house. Their data sheet doesn't say anything about extended cure times for pebble installation. It does list a 10 day cure time for steam rooms or submerged applications which is several days longer than epoxy.
@chevpowr 4 жыл бұрын
i believe its 7 days before showering on ardex epoxy. might want to double check for the client
@sarape27 4 жыл бұрын
Any idea on how would this do on a restaurant's kitchen floor? Thanks in advance.
@SalDiBlasi 4 жыл бұрын
Probably be fine, but not rated for back of the house,
@luptonpittman6520 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sal, I’m thinking of using this to grout my tiles which are on top of Ditra Heat. Any reason this wouldn’t be a good choice for that?
@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын
Go ahead
@luptonpittman6520 2 жыл бұрын
@@SalDiBlasi thank you 🙏
@gmoneykaz 2 жыл бұрын
what color did you use on walls
@dlrwirelesspro 3 жыл бұрын
I installed this grout over the weekend in my shower. I noticed that the shower head was dripping on a single spot and was washing the grout away where the drops were hitting. I wiped up the water and reapplied more over the damaged grout. Wiped it all smooth with my sponge. How long do you let this cure before water exposure? I feel like it shouldn't have washed away but it may have been getting that same spot damp all weekend.
@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын
Has to cure for at least 24 hours before any water is allowed on the surface. cdn.laticrete.com/~/media/product-documents/product-data-sheets/ds-36589.ashx
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