How To Grout Gritty Tile Floor

Learn the ins and outs of grouting a tile floor.

How to grout gritty tile floor.

Filling this joint helps make the tile floor water resistant as well as less likely to attract debris or dirt between the edges of the tiles. The process that i use will allow you to get the perfect finish on your tiles. Then wait 15 30 minutes for the grout to set before wiping off excess grout with water and a grout sponge. To grout a tile floor start in the farthest corner of the room scoop some grout on the floor with a trowel and use a grout float to spread the grout over a small joint.

In this video i show you how to grout tile. Grouting vinyl tiles differs slightly from grouting hard. Pour a quart to half gallon of grout on the tiles. Grout all areas of your tile floor except the expansion joints.

Work in sections rather than trying to grout the entire wall or floor of tile at once. Grouting may seem scary but it doesn t need to be. The rubber grout float is a rectangular flat tool with a steel handle and rubber surface used to distribute grout. You should wait another 3 hours before going over the tiles once more.

Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle. Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section. Clean away excess grout but don t use too much water. Demonstration of tile grouting technique using correct technique with tips for best practices.

Grout that is set in too deep doesn t protect porcelain floor tiles while grout that oozes out of the likes will chip and break. I am using pre mixed grout for th. These are the areas between the floor tile and bathtub wall door and cabinet or sink area. Use this method for both pre mixed and powdered grout.

For more tile grout tips and tricks pleas. Newer versions of vinyl tiles often include the option of a 1 4 inch grout joint between the tiles. With these insights you will be an expert tile grouter in no time. Spread the material in sweeping arcs pressing it into the joints to fill them completely.