More Grouting (SpectraLOCK)

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mixingepoxyTo start with epoxy grouts, you have to mix the two parts in a bucket and then add the powder or grout colorant.  Shown here installer Josh is mixing a large unit together for the final part of this 600 sq. ft. job.  Once the components are mixed together Josh knows that he and his assistant only have a short period of time before the grout begins to harden and become unworkable.

 

 

Josh cracks the imaginary whip on his helper (Beers) while I try and catch a shot of the epoxy grout floated in over a large area.  These two actually floated in a total of 3 units to cover the entire floor.  I am sure they were busy getting everything washed down before it set (or got too hard to work with).  Notice how clean the floor is prior to any wash down.  Josh and Beers know this is the whole secret to making life easier during the wash down and assuring yourself of a beautiful finished product.  Tomorrow we will see the final outcome......
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And here we have the final product.  Wow.  Great color  and great pick for the grout....blends nicely!  finishcostello

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