How To Grout Natural Stone Wall Tiles

Pour some grout mix into a mixing bucket and add water according to the manufacturer s instructions.

How to grout natural stone wall tiles.

Scrub away the grout. To start clean out all the grout lines by vacuuming and scraping out any thinset projecting above the tile. Porous tiles especially a stone such as slate need up to two or three applications of a special grout release. The three photos show how to apply the grout.

Also pick up a bottle of grout release at a tile store. Plastic palette knives and rubber paint scrapers can be safely used on stone tiles. Apply the grout using a grouting float. Tile and stone sealers will work sometimes but not always.

If your backsplash tiles have a lot of grease on them reach for the mildly abrasive baking soda in your cupboard. Do not cover the entire float with grout. There are 2 ways to apply the grout to natural stone tiles. Next apply the grout to the tile working from the bottom of the section upwards and holding the float at an angle of about 45 degrees.

Sweep diagonally across the tile forcing the grout into the joints. Don t let the grout dry on the surface of the tile or cleanup will be much more difficult and the tile can actually be damaged. How to grout natural stone tile 1. Begin by scooping up a load of grout onto the grout float using one end of the float.

Spray the solution onto the grout stain. Wipe the grout stain area with a damp sponge to remove the excess grout and the stain. Try using a grout haze remover which is available at tile stores. Move the float in a circular motion making sure that grout completely fills gaps between tiles.

It s not always effective on slate however. The first is a grout bag. Go over the tiles with a clean wet sponge to wash away the paste. Let the solution sit for at least five minutes.

Then wipe the surface with a damp rag until it s free of dust. Load the margin trowel with grout and. Find one with the masonry tools at the home center. Rub the mixture over the greasy spots and wait at least 10 minutes.

This is very similar to a pastry bag where you squeeze and direct the grout into the areas between the tiles. Follow the manufacturer s directions. Only grout as much tile as you can clean off on a few minutes. Mix the baking soda with some water to form a paste that s thick enough to stick to the tiles.

Seal the entire surface of the tile with a natural stone sealer and sponge.