How to Grout Ceramic Tile
Know what grout to use
There are many different types of grout. There is sanded, non-sanded and epoxy grout. But for now, I will only cover sanded and non-sanded grouts.
A sanded grout is used for floor tiles while a non-sanded grout is used for wall tiles like in a bathroom with a tiled wall.
How to mix grout
Mixing grout is very easy. Just add water and mix! However, use too much water and your mix will be to soft, not enough water and your mix will be to stiff. Either of these, and your grout will not work well. What you’re looking for when mixing up your grout is a consistency very similar to peanut butter without the chunks.
How much to mix
Only mix enough to be used in 15 – 20 minute increments. As you near the end of that batch, and you notice your grout is getting a little stiffer, you can always add a little water and re-mix it.
Applying the grout
This is the easy part! Yeah, it really is! You’ll want to have two five-gallon buckets on hand. One for your grout mix and the other filled with plain, clean water. You will also need two grouting sponges.
You could get away with one sponge, but since they only cost about $5, it’s just not worth having just the one. Just remember, push the grout in with the float, scrape off with the same float, and then remove and shape with the sponges. With two sponges, you’ll have four clean sides to work with and your job will go that much quicker and easier. With the clean water bucket you would clean all the grout off your sponges. Don’t worry, all the grout will quickly sink to the bottom of the bucket, and your water will remain clean enough for the entire job. Apply and repeat until you’re all done.
What size grout lines to use
The size of the grout lines is, for the most part, up to you. However, very few people use a very big grout line anymore. A 3/16″ line is by far the most common. It’s really the only size I stock any more in my work truck. But a good rule of thumb to use is: the smaller the tile, the smaller the grout line. Even a large 13×13″ tile looks awesome with a 3/16″ gap. From there, you would go to either a 1/4″ to a 1/2″ gap. That may not sound like a big difference, but trust me, it is a world of a difference.
How to grout ceramic tile
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Are your grout lines in this video 3/16" ?
Yes there are.
hi very helpful video. an thank-you. now my question is I'm doing black ceramic tile in my bath room. smaller tiles. now is it the same process?? your response asap. would greatly be
appreciated. again great video. an is it standard for a 12 hour set period?? all I'm doing is going over the old. in which its in real good shape. nothing coming out. just want to refresh the grout.
do i have to scrape any thing?? or just wash all the soap scum off an apply?? thank-you. any more helpful hints would greatly be appreciated.
Yes it's the same. But 24 hours would be better.
great you tube video that you show for grout ceramic tiles.