Vitrex 10 2280 Grout Finisher, Blue

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Wipe excess sealer off the tiles, unless you are using a product meant to seal both grout and tile.

Adding a sealant to grout will increase its longevity and help it stay looking good for longer. A grout sealant helps protect the grout from general wear and tear, keeps it cleaner for longer and will stop it absorbing water. Keeping water out will help protect against stains and stop mildew and mould forming, too. If you are not just replacing grout, but are laying a new tile surface, heed the advice of Thomas Hawkins, handyman, master electrician, and owner of Electrician Apprentice HQ, who recommends, "For DIY tiling, get a whisk attachment for your corded or cordless drill so you can properly mix your grout and mortar, be sure to seal your tile when your project is complete, and use a mortar that is self-leveling so you're starting off with a completely flat surface before you set the first piece of tile.” At UK Pro Tiling Training, we train our students to become efficient tilers and credible in the trade. Tilers who have trained with us will know exactly how to grout a floor. If the sealer leaves any hazy or white splotches on the tile, dampen a clean cloth with a bit of the grout sealer, and wipe the area until the blotch is gone. Now wipe the tile with a clean, dry cloth to remove any lingering residue.Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.

What grout you use for floor tiles will depend on the size of the joint. If you have small joints typically 2mm, 3mm or 5mm joints – the sizes typically found on walls –then you can use wall tile grout. Finish by wiping across the tiles in a diagonal direction, rotating the sponge to its clean side after each swipe. Before moving onto a different section, rinse the sponge in water and wring it out until it’s almost dry .When it comes to grouting tools, size is an important factor to keep in mind because if a grouting tool isn't the correct size it may lead to inefficiencies on big jobs or could prevent you from working in tight spaces. While grouting isn’t difficult, it does require some practice to gain skill at applying it, and it’s admittedly a somewhat tedious task. Here are the basics you’ll need to know: A professional colour match finish will make 100% positive difference though! Will you opt for sanded or unsanded grout? Grouting is an important final step in the tiling process , often bringing the whole look together. If you’ve ever wondered how to grout tiles, then you’ll be happy to hear that it is an easy and simple process – all you need is this guide and the right grouting tools for the job .

If sealing old grout, be sure it’s as clean as possible before resealing it. Otherwise, you’ll trap dirt and stains beneath the sealer. Allow the grout to harden slightly, before using a grout finishing tool to complete the joints . Firmly pull the tool over the joints, section by section, using smooth and continuous movements to ensure a sleek appearance. The aim is to achieve a consistent shape and depth across all the joints.A job suitable for all levels of DIY skills, simply follow our tile grouting tips for a professional finish every time.

Measure up your floor to see how many square metres you're going to have to cover. As a general guideline, a 5kg bag of grout will cover around 10-15m2. However, you may need a little more especially if you have large joints to fill. To be on the safe side add around 10-20% more than you think you need. Do I need to seal floor grout? Grout—typically either a mixture of sand, water, cement, and color, or an epoxy base mixed with a hardener—is the filler used to seal the spaces between ceramic tiles on floors, counters, walls, or tub surrounds. Grout helps keep tiles in place but is not the same as mortar, the adhesive that actually glues tile to the underlying surface. Wet your applicator with the grout sealer, and begin wiping the liquid into the grout lines. If you are sealing both horizontal and vertical surfaces, start with the vertical tile. The size of the joints between tiles will determine what grout you need to use (Image credit: Getty Images) How much grout do I need?Pour or ladle a puddle of grout onto the tiled surface. It’s easiest to work across the surface from left to right. If grouting a tiled floor, start at the furthest corner of the room and work toward the doorway. So, how can professional tilers ensure that they apply the grout in the best way possible for a fantastic finish? Lovely white grout never takes long to become mouldy and dirty-looking, does it? Spend a weekend replacing yours – and while you’re at it, why not try something different from white this time, with a colour or even glitter grout? If using powdered grout, mix up just as much as you’ll be able to use in 20 minutes (it’ll start to harden after that). Apply a blob of your mixed powder or ready-mixed grout to a grout spreader (using a scraper or grout trowel). Use the spreader to work the grout into the lines, going over the tiles with the edge to clean off excess. 4. Clean and leave to dry