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Drying Time : 24 (hr)

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Stain Resistant: No Additive Required

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MAPEI Flexcolor CQ Armor #5230 Sanded Acrylic Premix Grout (1-Gallon)

Name: MAPEI Flexcolor CQ Armor #5230 Sanded Acrylic Premix Grout (1-Gallon)
Brand: MAPEI
SKU: 5014395607
Price: 57.98 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (532 reviews)

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Manufacturer Color/Finish: Armor #5230

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MAPEI Flexcolor CQ is a professional-grade, ready-to-use specialty grout or precision commercial and residential installations with porcelain, ceramic d natural-stone tiles. MAPEI Flexcolor CQ can be used to grout interior/exterior tile, and its dense composition helps to prevent water-based stains y providing water repellent to the grout surface. MAPEI Flexcolor CQ is formulated with the latest innovation in quartz aggregate, which ensures color consistency, ease of cleanability and improved workability. In addition, this grout can be used on sensitive tile surfaces once tested, requires no sealer and cures naturally from evaporation of the low level of water in the formulation.

In addition to porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, glass and mosaic tiles this versatile grout can also be used with groutable luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and groutable luxury vinyl plank (LVP)
Easy cleanability, color consistency and improved workability
Chemical and stain-resistant with no sealing required
For grout joints from 1/16-in to 1/2-in
Mold and mildew resistant
For use in intermittently wet areas including shower floors and walls
Don't forget your color matched MAPEI caulk
Dries to a hard, uniform color surface in 24 hours

General
Color/Finish Family	Gray	Manufacturer Color/Finish	Armor #5230
Type	Acrylic premix	Unit of Measure	Gallon(s)
Drying Time (Hours)	24	Sealing Required	No
Use Location	Indoor or outdoor	Series Name	Flexcolor CQ
Unit of Measure Quantity	1

Dimensions
Maximum Coverage Area (Sq. Feet)	557

Features
Mold Resistant	Yes	Sanded/Unsanded	Sanded
Stain Resistant	Yes (no additive required)	Freeze Resistant Post Installation	Yes
Shrink-Resistant	Yes

Certifications
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s)	Prop 65 WARNING(S) -

Warranty
Warranty	1-year limited

Compatibility
For Use with Fireplace Exteriors	No	For Use with Vinyl Floors	Yes
For Use with Garage Floors	Yes	For Use with Kitchen Counters	Yes
For Use with Garage Walls	Yes	For Use with Bathroom Floors	Yes
For Use with Patios	Yes	For Use with Shower Walls	Yes
For Use with Pools	No	For Use with Shower Floors	Yes
Sample Item Number	5519158	For Use with Bathroom Walls	Yes
For Use with Kitchen Backsplashes	Yes

Miscellaneous
UNSPSC	30111500

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Review

4.2 out of 5

532 Reviews

74% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this premixed grout for eliminating mixing hassle and delivering professional results with perfect consistency and color matching. Most highlight convenience and time savings as primary benefits, with many noting the ready-to-use formula works excellently for both DIYers and professionals. The finish quality consistently impresses, especially with white subway tiles. However, some caution that cleanup requires prompt attention—waiting too long leaves stubborn haze—and several mention the higher price point, though many consider it worthwhile compared to alternatives. Overall, reviewers recommend it despite cleanup demands when instructions are followed carefully.

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Great colors

Would Recommend

Mapei has the best color matching and is so easy to use.

PeechSeptember 4, 2026
From Flexcolor CQ Warm Gray #5093 Sanded Acrylic Premix Grout (1-Gallon) Verified Purchaser

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Ready mixed for easy application

Would Recommend

Bought this to regroup my aunts shower after the first grout didn’t stick. I removed what was left and applied this to the joints. It was a cinch to apply and there plenty to do the entire shower. Easy cleanup.

BLH7354September 4, 2026
From Flexcolor CQ Avalanche #5038 Sanded Acrylic Premix Grout (1-Gallon) Verified Purchaser

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Grout

Would Recommend

Perfect consistency I'm glad I spent a little extra for premade.

CloverAugust 28, 2026
From Flexcolor CQ Warm Gray #5093 Sanded Acrylic Premix Grout (1-Gallon) Verified Purchaser

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Would Recommend

The R ManAugust 27, 2026
From Flexcolor CQ Castle Wall #5227 Sanded Acrylic Premix Grout (1-Gallon) Verified Purchaser

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Very hard to get off actual tile

Would Not Recommend

I’ve been scrubbing my porcelain tiles five times now to get the stuff off. It’s like it is sticking to the tile I’ve wiped and wiped. I didn’t wait that long but nothing like normal grout. I’ve done about 15 showers in the last four years and will not use this premixed grout again.

KmanAugust 25, 2026
From Flexcolor CQ Avalanche #5038 Sanded Acrylic Premix Grout (1-Gallon)

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You can use our UltraCare Heavy Duty Stone Tile & Grout Cleaner. Lowes carries it. Apply it full strength and let it dwell on the tile...

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		Ratings	530
		Type	Acrylic premix
		Stain Resistant	Yes (no additive required)
		For Use with Shower Walls
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