I need to know if Congoleum DS200 Duraceamic Joint Sealer is the same as the grout?
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Ungrouted floors have no space at the joints and should be sealed. The Congoleum DS200 DuraCeramic Joint Sealer is used to lock out surface liquid and aid cleaning. Sealing is a step that should not be avoided for any ungrouted floor. If you are installing this ungrouted on a wall then the DS200 sealer is not recommended.The set up time for the sealer to be tack free is about 1 hour and it completely sets and turns clear in 8 hours. If you have a need to clean up some sealer you can use water if it is wet, but mineral spirits will be needed for dry sealant.Grouted floors and walls should be laid with a 1/16″ to 1/4″ space at the joints, that’s really up to you and how thick a line you want. Congoleum premixed grout can be laid down immediately after the tile goes in. It is not recommended to use other premixed grouts, cement, or epoxy at all.
Remember, when installing DuraCeramic in your home it is approved for all areas EXCEPT countertops, ceilings and wet areas like shower stalls and shower floors. Also, if installing in a light commercial area it is best used in places with light commercial foot traffic, on floors, walls and facing areas of counters or merchandise displays
I completely agree with calvin, if you need a grout - buy a grout, there are a lot of high-quality options. About Congoleum DS200 Duraceamic Joint Sealer is written above and can be read in documents from Google.