How To Grout Stone Wall Tile

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

How to grout stone wall tile.

Apply the grout using a grouting float. 1 fill the bucket with water and use the sponge to clean the surface of the travertine. Follow the manufacturer s directions. The three photos show how to apply the grout.

Sponge the tile and grout joints. Move the float in a circular motion making sure that grout completely fills gaps between tiles. Load the margin trowel with grout and. Position the float at a 45 degree angle along a joint press the float into the joint then run it along the line to fill in the joint.

Apply the grout to the wall tiles first by pressing down on 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. Pick a 3 ft 3 ft 0 91 m 0 91 m section. Find one with the masonry tools at the home center.

Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle. However even if you re using the right type of grout it s important that your mix is right. Unsanded grout is commonly used for tile walls instead as they handle much less day to day stress. Tip the bucket forward a little.

After you ve set up don t just start grouting the entire wall. Then slide it under the. How to grout natural stone tile 1. The grout method used to fill the gaps between stones is the same for walls as it is for floors.

Seal the entire surface of the tile with a natural stone sealer and sponge. Turn the float onto its side to scrape off the large globs of excess grout on your tiles. Grout that has too much water is difficult to control and work into the lines. Then wipe the surface with a damp rag until it s free of dust.

Only grout as much tile as you can clean off on a few minutes. To start clean out all the grout lines by vacuuming and scraping out any thinset projecting above the tile. 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.

Float more grout in a diagonal fashion. Spread the material in sweeping arcs pressing it into the joints to fill them completely. Begin by protecting adjacent surfaces from spilled grout using painter s tape and rosin paper or plastic sheeting. Sanded grout is stronger than unsanded and is recommended for tile floors.

Flip your float upside down.