Seeing gaps between your tiles? Gaps between tiles can allow dirt and moisture to seep beneath the surface, causing joints to weaken and mould to develop over time. Nippon Paint’s Bare-to-Finish Solution for Missing Tile Joints help restore tile joints and maintain a more uniform, protected finish, so you can create your most beautiful home.
Remove any dust and debris to ensure the joint is clean, then lightly dampen it before filling with grout.
CMI® Tile Joint Filler
Apply a durable cement-based tile grout to seal the joints and protect against moisture, surface wear, and cracking.
CMI® Mortar Admix 380
Use a latex admixture in place of water when mixing grout to create stronger, flexible joints that better resist cracking and staining.
Wipe off any excess with a sponge and allow it to cure for 24 hours.
Each step in the exterior paint process serves a specific purpose, from surface preparation to the final coat. When designed to work together, these layers improve adhesion, durability, and overall finish consistency. Nippon Paint’s Bare-to-Finish Solution offers a structured approach to support better performance from start to finish. Hear from the Nippon Paint House Pakar on why getting it right from the start matters.
Learn all about how to solve missing tile joints at exterior areas.
Tile joints can go missing when the grout between tiles cracks, breaks down, or falls out, often due to movement, moisture, or poor installation. When left exposed, water can seep beneath the tiles and lead to further damage. Nippon Paint’s Bare-to-Finish Solution provides high-performance, flexible joint fillers to absorb these stresses and keep tile joints securely in place.
Tiles naturally expand and contract with temperature changes, while floors and walls may shift slightly over time due to vibrations. If the grout is too rigid or there isn’t enough room for movement, it can crack and eventually fall out.
Water entering through cracks, damaged grout, or poor waterproofing can gradually weaken and wash away the grout. Constant moisture exposure may also cause shrinkage and deterioration, especially in bathrooms, balconies, and outdoor areas.
Using the wrong type of grout, mixing it incorrectly, or not pressing it properly into the joints can result in weak bonding. Over time, the grout may become brittle, crack easily, and eventually come loose or fall out.
Missing or damaged tile joints on exterior areas can be effectively repaired using Nippon Paint’s Bare-to-Finish Solutions where each product works together to create strong, well-bonded joints, ensuring a long-lasting and seamless exterior tile finish.
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