Save for a few unique exceptions, you'll need grout for your tile installation!
Your grout choice affects the overall look of your space: it will tint unsealed natural stone, emphasize subtle hues in your tile, and complete the look you want to achieve. There are several different types of grout, each with their own unique pros and cons; ask us which grout is right for you!
Cement-based Grout
We stock over 30 colors of Polyblend cementitious grout and matching caulking, and can easily get dozens of other brands and colors that will perfectly complement your tile. It comes in Sanded and Non-sanded varieties and is mixed with water prior to installation.
Cement-based grout is the most common type of grout, but needs to be sealed after installation to prevent staining. We recommend topical sealers for projects that involve natural stone, and Grout Boost for grout between low-porosity tiles like porcelain, ceramics, and glass. Mix Grout Boost in instead of water, and it protects your grout from the inside out while providing a lifetime of protection.
To calculate how much grout you'll need for your project, visit the Coverage Calculator.
If you have questions about cleaning or maintaining your grout, visit our Maintenance page.
Caulk for Cement-based Grout
Our acrylic latex caulks are available in the same colors and textures as our grouts, and as such will blend right in!
It's a good idea to use caulk in any place where your tile meets a surface that has some movement (such as a bathtub), or where two different planes meet (such as a countertop and backspash). If you use grout instead of caulking in these areas, over time cracks will appear.
We recommend using the matching silicone caulk for wet areas, such as in a shower or tub. It repels water to an extent that acrylic latex caulk can't, but is harder to apply and clean up (so no need to use it in areas that aren't exposed to moisture).
Epoxy Grout
Another popular grout option is epoxy grout. Epoxy grout is basically a non-porous colored glue with stain resistance. It's sold in 3 separate components that you mix together just before installation.
Spectralock and other epoxies have unique color additives: you can make your grout pearlescent, glittery, metallic, even glow-in-the-dark!
Epoxy grouts can be difficult to clean up after installation (especially for novice tile installers), and will leave a rubbery residue on your tile if you're not careful. This can be cleaned off by using a specialty epoxy residue remover.
Urethane Grout
A pre-mixed grout that never needs sealing, urethane grout is highly flexible and stain-resistant. We recommend QuartzLock2 urethane grout.
Like epoxy, urethane has several alternative color options, including metallic and sparkle. Urethane grout costs a more than cement-based or epoxy grout, but makes up for it with high color-consistency, stain resistance, and ease of installation.
Notes on Natural Stone and Grout
Seal your natural stone before grouting: Here we have several Philadelphia Travertine samples that were grouted before they were sealed. You can clearly see how the grout has tinted the stone and changed it's overall look; so to protect your natural stone, seal it!
Save for a few unique exceptions, you'll need grout for your tile installation!
We stock over 30 colors of Polyblend cementitious grout and matching caulking, and can easily get dozens of other brands and colors that will perfectly complement your tile. It comes in Sanded and Non-sanded varieties and is mixed with water prior to installation.
Our acrylic latex caulks are available in the same colors and textures as our grouts, and as such will blend right in!
Another popular grout option is epoxy grout. Epoxy grout is basically a non-porous colored glue with stain resistance. It's sold in 3 separate components that you mix together just before installation. 
A pre-mixed grout that never needs sealing, urethane grout is highly flexible and stain-resistant. We recommend QuartzLock2 urethane grout.