How To Grout Kitchen Floor Tiles

Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle.

How to grout kitchen floor tiles.

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. Then wait 15 30 minutes for the grout to set before wiping off excess grout with water and a grout sponge. Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section. Pour a quart to half gallon of grout on the tiles.

Put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray the grout in between your floor tiles. Use this method for both pre mixed and powdered grout. Latex modified sanded cement grout similar to cement grout but with an added degree of water resistance and bonding characteristics which make it great for bathrooms and countertops. If you don t have natural stone tile the easiest way to clean grout is with a solution of 1 part white vinegar and 1 part water.

You should wait another 3 hours before going over the tiles once more. Wait about 20 minutes before cleaning off the grout residue with a grout sponge do not use a standard kitchen sponge which has sharp edges and corners that pulls the grout out of the joints. Epoxy grout slightly more expensive than other types but it s effective for tiles that require a high degree of water resistance such as bathroom tiles. Wait for the vinegar solution to stop bubbling and then scrub the grout with a scrub brush or toothbrush.

Having a great system for grouting a job is essential to success. Dunk the sponge into a bucket of clean hot water then wring it out until it is almost dry.