How To Grout Stone Wall Tile

Begin by protecting adjacent surfaces from spilled grout using painter s tape and rosin paper or plastic sheeting.

How to grout stone wall tile.

1 fill the bucket with water and use the sponge to clean the surface of the travertine. Seal the entire surface of the tile with a natural stone sealer and sponge. 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. Grout that has too much water is difficult to control and work into the lines.

Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section. After you ve set up don t just start grouting the entire wall. However even if you re using the right type of grout it s important that your mix is right. Follow the manufacturer s directions.

Pick a 3 ft 3 ft 0 91 m 0 91 m section. 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. Tip the bucket forward a little. Spread grout over the tiles.

How to grout natural stone tile 1. Only grout as much tile as you can clean off on a few minutes. 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. Then slide it under the. Apply the grout to the wall tiles first by pressing down on the joints. Also pick up a bottle of grout release at a tile store.

The grout method used to fill the gaps between stones is the same for walls as it is for floors. Then wipe the surface with a damp rag until it s free of dust. Turn the float onto its side to scrape off the large globs of excess grout on your tiles. Move the float in a circular motion making sure that grout completely fills gaps between tiles.

To start clean out all the grout lines by vacuuming and scraping out any thinset projecting above the tile. Pour some grout mix into a mixing bucket and add water according to the manufacturer s instructions. Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle. Sanded grout is stronger than unsanded and is recommended for tile floors.

Load the margin trowel with grout and. Find one with the masonry tools at the home center. Sponge the tile and grout joints. Flip your float upside down.

The three photos show how to apply the grout.