How To Grout Natural Stone Wall Tiles

Begin by scooping up a load of grout onto the grout float using one end of the float.

How to grout natural stone wall tiles.

Also pick up a bottle of grout release at a tile store. How to grout natural stone tile 1. Porous tiles especially a stone such as slate need up to two or three applications of a special grout release. Load the margin trowel with grout and.

To start clean out all the grout lines by vacuuming and scraping out any thinset projecting above the tile. Seal the entire surface of the tile with a natural stone sealer and sponge. Find one with the masonry tools at the home center. Apply the grout using a grouting float.

Do not cover the entire float with grout. Plastic palette knives and rubber paint scrapers can be safely used on stone tiles. Go over the tiles with a clean wet sponge to wash away the paste. This is very similar to a pastry bag where you squeeze and direct the grout into the areas between the tiles.

Mix the baking soda with some water to form a paste that s thick enough to stick to the tiles. You can also try to scrape grout away with the blade of an old fashioned wet shave razor. Then wipe the surface with a damp rag until it s free of dust. Sweep diagonally across the tile forcing the grout into the joints.

Spray the solution onto the grout stain. Scrub away the grout. It s not always effective on slate however. 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.

The three photos show how to apply the grout. Let the solution sit for at least five minutes. Move the float in a circular motion making sure that grout completely fills gaps between tiles. Follow the manufacturer s directions.

When using paint scrapers or razors apply a horizontal motion in a single direction to hit the base of the grout residue. Wipe the grout stain area with a damp sponge to remove the excess grout and the stain. Pour some grout mix into a mixing bucket and add water according to the manufacturer s instructions. Try using a grout haze remover which is available at tile stores.

If your backsplash tiles have a lot of grease on them reach for the mildly abrasive baking soda in your cupboard. It take much longer than normal grouting but produces a better finish where there are more spaces between the tiles. The first is a grout bag. Only grout as much tile as you can clean off on a few minutes.

Rub the mixture over the greasy spots and wait at least 10 minutes.