Demonstration of tile grouting technique using correct technique with tips for best practices.
How to grout porcelain tile wall.
Remove the plastic spacers from between the tiles using the edge of the putty knife to pop.
Begin by protecting adjacent surfaces from spilled grout using painter s tape and rosin paper or plastic sheeting.
Start with clean joints clean the joints.
Sponge the tile and grout joints.
Tape off edges and trim tiles to paraphrase rodney dangerfield grout gets no respect.
Dip a large grout sponge with rounded corners into the first water bucket and wring it out.
Scoop up a trowel full of grout and starting at one corner of the room press it into.
Let the grout dry for at least 24 hours.
Tape off the tile.
In a bucket mix a gallon of hot water with a cup of granulated sugar mixing the two until the sugar dissolves in the water.
Clean off any smears within the first five minutes.
Grouting may seem scary but it doesn t need to be.
How to grout porcelain tiles preparing to grout tiles.
Spread the sealer with a small paintbrush or a sealer applicator.
Make sure to apply enough water that it can soak into the grout for an hour or two before you try to work any of the grout off.
If you think it s going to take you longer than 30 minutes to grout all of the tiles.
Let the grout set for 15 to 30 minutes and wipe up the excess grout with a dense grout sponge soaked in water.
Applying porcelain tile grout.
Rotate the cloth so can use a clean part on each tile.
Rinse the sponge in the second bucket and repeat until all grout is removed from the surface of the tile.
Apply tape to trim tiles.
Fill two buckets with the water.
Take the water and sugar mixture and pour it over the grout that needs removed.
Vacuum the grout lines then scrape any protruding grout using a stiff putty knife and vacuum again.
Let the grout dry for the length of time recommended by the manufacturer before applying sealer.
You could scratch soft tiles.