clé recommends using mortar and grout that comply with the ANSI A118 or ISO 13007 classifications suitable for your project. Please consult with your installation professional to make these determinations.
clé recommends cementitious sanded grout and a ⅛" grout joint on all sizes, except for those sizes that come mounted on mesh sheets.
etui petit and cabochon short mosaic sheets come mounted on mesh sheets and have a fixed ¹⁄₁₆" grout joint. rough cut mosaic sheet (standard joint) comes mounted on mesh sheets and will have a fixed ¹⁄₁₆" grout joint. oval petit mosaic sheets come mounted on mesh sheets and will have a fixed ⅛" grout joint. confetti mosaic sheets come mounted on mesh sheets and will have a fixed ¹⁄₁₆" grout joint. With these, we recommend cementitious unsanded grout.
rough cut mosaic sheets (large joint) have varying grout joints ranging from ⅜" to ½". With these we recommend cementitious sanded grout.
grout color selection is always up to our client and/or their design professional. However, clé is often asked for our opinion on best grout selections for our tiles. And due to the large array of grout colors that are now available, clé would like to offer this general guideline on a grout color selection for any of your clé tiles.
first, have your professional tile contractor complete your tile installation, except for the grout portion.
next, when ready to grout, ask your contractor to bring ALL grout color charts from his preferred grout manufacturers, for your review.
lastly, choose a time of day when you are most pleased with the lighting in your space (either natural lighting, installed lighting or a blend of both). during that lighting and time of day, select the grout color that best matches your tile selection.
for more information about grouting please see our clé Lapidary material guidelines.