How To Install Grout In Tile Floor

For this process you will be using a special flexible grout.

How to install grout in tile floor.

Use a grout float to apply the grout to the grout lines in between the tiles. Rinse the sponge often. Using a grout float work the grout into the joints at a 45 degree angle. Pour a quart to half gallon of grout on the tiles.

Make a second pass with the float holding it at a steeper 70 to 90 degree angle almost perpendicular to the wall and scrape off any grout residue from the faces of the tiles. Then let that grout dry overnight before walking on the floor. Wipe gently on the first pass so you don t pull grout out of the joints. Grouting may seem scary but it doesn t need to be.

Reload the float and continue to apply the grout to complete the first section. After you have allowed the tile adhesive to dry you can start applying the grout. 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. Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle.

Apply from a quart to a half gallon of grout mixture to your tiles and get to work. Clean the surface of the tile when the grout is stiff enough to stay put in the joints but still soft enough to wipe off the tile surface. Sweep diagonally across the tile forcing the grout into the joints. Spread the material in sweeping arcs pressing it into the joints to fill them completely.

Then wait 15 30 minutes for the grout to set before wiping off excess grout with water and a grout sponge. After carefully reading and following all instructions and precautions on the grout package make only enough to use in a 30 minute period. Demonstration of tile grouting technique using correct technique with tips for best practices. Wipe grout off the tile surface with a damp sponge.

Now that your mohawk ceramic tile is in place and has had 24 hours to set your last step is to grout or fill the joints and consolidate your floor into one mass. Use this method for both pre mixed and powdered grout.