When it comes to installing new tile or cleaning and re-grouting the pre-existing tile, grout is the last integral and cosmetic step before the finish line. Grouting Wall tiles is a moderately difficult task to complete because work can cause problems. Therefore, it is necessary to take your time when it comes to softening the grout on the wall tile for a clean finish. Putty and sealant also help soften grout.
Instructions
1 Apply pre-sealer to the shingle by cleaning or rolling in the liquid in a transparent, soft coat with an aluminum scouring pad or roller. Allow sealant to dry for at least 24 hours.
2 Use a paddle, mix the grout with water in a clean container. It is mixed until a thick and soft consistency like toothpaste or peanut butter is obtained. If the grout can be easily poured, the mixture has too much water. Add more cement grout to the mixture if necessary.
3 with rubber rubber trowel, a generous amount of grout is applied to the surface. Keep the rubber trowel at an angle of 35 to 45 degrees, and spread through the grout of the tile. Fill all joints other than those that remain as expansion joints.
4 Remove excess grout from the tile surface by repassing The tiles using the rubber trowel held at an angle of 80 to 90 degrees. Avoid removing any grout from inside the joints by moving the diagonal float to the tiles. Allow the grout to dry for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the clean water buckets and the aluminum scourer.
5 Immerse the aluminium scouring pad into the clean water bucket. Drain excess water from clean aluminum scouring pad. Clean the tiles with the sponge at an angle that has eliminated any residue from the grout. You must repeat this sponge washing process three to four times before clean grout mist completely. Be sure to rinse the sponge frequently during this process. Change the water if necessary.
6 in the last sponge cloth, place the flat sponge on the tiles at an angle to the joints. Clean the sponge towards you to clean the last of the grout residue. Flip the sponge and repeat the process by cleaning the area near the one you just cleared. Rinsing after each sector of the slate is clean. If turbid water persists, clean and polish the tiles with a clean, dry cloth to complete the task.
7 Seal areas left open at expansion joints, and fill all joints completely. Smooth the area gently with your finger.
8 seal grout after wet curing for at least three days. Use a penetrating sealant, and apply with a sponge or spray bottle. Clean any excess sealant from the tiles immediately before it dries on the tile.
Tips and warnings
- "Wet cure" of grout, lightly spraying grout joints with clean water twice daily for three days. This helps to maximize grout strength. The grout must be completely cured and dried for at least 24 hours before using the area.