Solve Missing Tile Joints in Interior Areas

Are there empty gaps between your tiles? When dirt and moisture seep beneath the surface, tile joints can deteriorate, leading to mould growth and joint damage. Nippon Paint’s Bare-to-Finish Solution for Missing Tile Joints helps restore a uniform finish for your most beautiful home while protecting joints from further deterioration.

3 Curing
2 Tile Grout
1 Surface Preparation
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Surface Preparation

Clean the joint by removing dust and debris, and lightly dampen it before applying grout.

3 Curing
2 Tile Grout
1 Surface Preparation

2

Tile Grout

CMI® Tile Joint Filler

Apply a durable cement-based tile grout to seal the joints and protect against moisture, surface wear, and cracking.

Container of CMI Mortar Admix 380, a water-based polymer modified latex emulsion used to enhance mortar properties, reduce water permeability, and minimize efflorescence. Suitable for construction applications.

Tile Grout

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.


3

Curing

Wipe off any excess with a sponge and allow it to cure for 24 hours.

Ensure long-lasting tile performance with a compatible system 

Each step in the exterior paint process plays a specific role, from surface preparation to the final coat. When these steps are designed to work together, the result is better adhesion, improved durability, and a more consistent finish. Nippon Paint’s Bare-to-Finish Solutions provide a structured approach, helping homeowners achieve better performance from start to finish. Let the Nippon Paint House Pakar share why getting it right from the start makes all the difference.

Your Guide To Bare-to-Finish Solutions for Missing Tile Joints

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What Causes Missing Tile Joints?


Tile joints go missing when the grout between tiles breaks down, cracks, or falls out. This usually happens due to movement, moisture, or poor installation. When joints are left exposed, water can seep underneath the tiles, increasing the risk of further damage. Nippon Paint’s Bare-to-Finish Solutions provide the high-performance and flexible joint fillers needed to absorb these stresses, ensuring your tile joints remain securely bonded.

Movement and Vibration
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, the grout can crack and eventually fall out.
Water Ingress
Water entering through cracks, damaged grout, or poor waterproofing weakens the grout and washes it away gradually. Constant exposure to moisture also encourages shrinkage and deterioration, especially in bathrooms, balconies, and outdoor areas.
Poor Installation
Using the wrong type of grout, mixing it incorrectly, or failing to press grout properly into the joints can cause weak bonding. Over time, the grout will become brittle, crack easily, and may come loose or disappear completely.

Missing or damaged tile joints in interior areas can be effectively repaired using Nippon Paint’s Bare-to-Finish Solutions through a systematic approach. Each compatible product works together to form strong, well bonded joints for a long lasting and seamless tile finish.

Explore our recommended system solutions or speak to a Nippon Paint expert to find the right approach for your home.