MAPEI Ultracolor Plus FA Charcoal #5047 is a premium all-in-one grout designed for tile installations where performance, durability, and bold modern style matter. The rich charcoal gray color creates striking contrast with white subway tile, complements contemporary porcelain surfaces, and pairs beautifully with natural stone, glass mosaics, and darker tile palettes. Whether you are a homeowner refreshing a bathroom or a contractor completing a commercial installation, this versatile grout helps deliver a clean, professional finish.
Designed for grout joints from 1/16 inch to 3/4 inch, MAPEI Ultracolor Plus FA eliminates the need to choose between separate sanded and unsanded grout products. That means simpler project planning, fewer product decisions, and dependable results across a wide range of tile applications.
Choosing the right grout is just as important as selecting the tile itself. MAPEI Ultracolor Plus FA Charcoal #5047 combines visual appeal with high-performance functionality, making it an excellent option for installations that demand both style and durability.
This advanced grout offers high stain resistance with no sealing required, helping reduce long-term maintenance while keeping grout joints looking cleaner over time. Its rapid-setting formulation allows installations to be ready for foot traffic in approximately 3 to 4 hours, making it ideal for projects where minimizing downtime matters.
The color-consistent, non-shrinking, efflorescence-free formula helps create uniform grout joints with a polished finished appearance, whether used in residential remodeling projects or demanding commercial environments.
The bold neutral tone of Charcoal #5047 is a popular design choice when you want grout lines to define tile layouts with dramatic contrast or create a cohesive look with darker tile finishes. It works especially well in modern kitchens, industrial-inspired bathrooms, spa showers, and commercial interiors.
Compatible tile materials include:
Ideal use areas include kitchen backsplashes, bathroom walls, shower floors, steam showers, saunas, entryways, laundry rooms, patios, commercial floors, swimming pools, spas, fountains, and decorative water features.
MAPEI Ultracolor Plus FA is engineered for spaces where moisture exposure and daily wear are common concerns. From residential shower remodels to submerged pool tile applications, this grout is designed to perform in challenging environments while maintaining its appearance over time.
Always follow current manufacturer installation instructions for proper substrate preparation, mixing ratios, cure times, and application procedures.
Due to variations in installation methods, grout selection, lighting conditions, photography, and monitor settings, the final installed appearance may differ from images shown. Tile Choices recommends verifying color expectations and product suitability prior to purchase and installation.
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