Epoxy Grout vs Cement Grout: Which lasts longer in Aussie bathrooms?
If you’re comparing quotes from GroutPro, The Grout Guy, Megasealed or Tile Rescue, you’ve probably seen both cement grout and 2-part epoxy grout recommended for leaking shower repairs. Here’s the straight talk from the field.

What epoxy grout is (and why it wins in wet areas)
Epoxy grout is a two-part reaction resin that cures hard, dense and highly resistant to water, stains and household chemicals. Because it’s non-porous, it typically doesn’t need a topical sealer and keeps its colour far better over time. That makes it ideal for showers, niches, floors and high-traffic bathrooms where regular cleaners, soaps and shampoos would quickly mark or weaken standard grout. (Think: fewer callbacks and less mould-stained joints.)

Where modern cement grout still makes sense
Cement grout is easier to install and patch, and it’s generally more affordable upfront. In low-load or decorative areas it can be perfectly fine—especially if it’s polymer-modified and properly sealed. But in the wettest zones it’s more prone to staining, softening and efflorescence, and the colour can drift across a bathroom if water exposure varies from wall to wall. If you’re sick of periodic re-sealing or “mop marks,” epoxy is the step up.

The on-site reality (prep > product)
No grout will overcome poor prep. A durable result comes from movement-joint planning, membrane integrity, accurate joint sizing and clean, dry, solid substrates. That’s why our process starts with leak diagnosis and substrate checks, not just “scrape and replace.” When the prep is right, epoxy regrouts deliver a watertight, low-maintenance finish—often without removing tiles—and pair neatly with neutral-cure bathroom silicone for expansion joints.

Brands we rate (and why)
We work with proven epoxies such as Mapei Kerapoxy / Kerapoxy Easy Design, LATICRETE SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium, ARDEX EG 15, Davco Epoxy Grout and Bostik Design Epoxy—chosen for cleanability, colour range, and chemical performance. Each has its quirks (pot life, mixing method, clean-down timing), but the common thread is long-term stability in wet rooms. If you’re comparing quotes between GroutPro, The Grout Guy, Megasealed or Tile Rescue, ask which grout system they’ll use, how they’ll manage cleanup windows, and what their warranty covers around movement and cleaning chemicals.

Cost vs value
Epoxy materials and install time cost more, but owners usually get that back in fewer issues, easier cleaning and longer intervals between any maintenance. For rentals and family bathrooms alike, that’s money well spent.

Serving Bayside, Frankston & Mornington Peninsula
Bathroom Miracles specialises in epoxy regrouting and leaking-shower repairs without removing tiles, delivering tidy joints, consistent colour and robust seals that stand up to real life.

Why us
Bathroom Miracles are epoxy specialists—we’ve used epoxy since it first hit the market locally, and there’s no one else more experienced than us in applying it to Aussie bathrooms.

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