"What can I use grout for?" Topic

I had to fix some tile in my bathroom, but I had to buy a big tub of grout to fix 6 stinkin' tiles. So, what wargaming applications does this hold? Basing material? Rough terrain? How does it dry when not used on tile?

Beware grout as it can crack and shrink. However, for arid terrain its fantastic! I do tend to use it a lot. Maybe seal it with some pva glue to stop the cracking?

I use grout as a terrain grit all the time.

I wet an area with "wet water" (water with some dish detergent) and use a sifter to let the grout rain down from above. You can brush or invert and tap to remove extra. I do almost always seal with PVA or matte media like Mod Podge.

Then dry-brush to add variation in color.
I have had no shrinking or cracking problems yet. I use blue foam was the board material. I have also used watered down latex house paint to seal it. Un-sealed it is very hard on dice, minis and your hands.

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Been using grout for figure basing as well. It has the advantage that it can be mixed with acrylic paint (for base colour), can be washed up simply, easily combines with white glue for stiffening, easily shaped and formed, takes drybrushing well etc.

The texture is perfect for figures 1/72 (& 20mm!) or smaller. Also, for greater variety, small stones can be easily inserted. If you happen to get some on your figures while basing, it can be simply removed. Finally, I've just used some for terrain sculpting around a pond. It's very versatile.

One thing though, it will dry out in the container over time so occasionally open the package and give it a spray with distilled water. Not too much as it may go moldy.

Never had any cracking problems, but I don't use it very thickly and I almost always mix in a little PVA glue. Also, it's invariably painted.

Happy terraining!!! :)

PS It can be found in different colours, not just white!!

Cool. Thanks all. I've got a ton of 15mm dudes on the way and I was thinking that my regular sand would look like they were walking on giant gravel. I'll try the grout.

I use tile grout all the time for my small bases of figures, my technique is here

TMP link

Might help

Used pre-coloured grout for all the roads and a few fields on terrain boards..great stuff