Grouting a Victorian Floor

[Duncan]

Hi,

I've just laid my first Victorian (Original Style) floor and I'm about to grout it, I was just wondering if there is anything I should watch out for with the grouting or is it straight forward?

Cheers
Duncan

 

[J Sid]

don't use a dark colour, it will stain

 

[Old Mod]

Hi and welcome to the forum Duncan.

If you follow this LINK to our resource page, you can download Original Styles Victorian tile fixing guide.

Personally I seal them before grouting, prevents staining on the lighter colours.

And if you can find 10 mins, be kool if you could introduce yourself in the WELCOME FORUM and tell us a little about yourself, that way we can determine what level of advice to give, should you need it of course.

 

[Duncan]

Thanks, I was planning on using Flex Joint Premium grey
I've sealed the tiles too, I didn't drown them but I gave the tops 2 coats
I'll go over and do an intro soon

Cheers
Duncan

 

[Duncan]

Hi All,
So I grouted the floor yesterday and it all went well.
How long should I wait before sealing it?
The grout bag is saying fully dry it 24 hours, that seems like a long time

Cheers
Duncan

 

[Time's Ran Out]

For me you will need to clean the grout residue off in 24 hours, when really clean wait at least 2 days then seal.

 

[Duncan]

For me you will need to clean the grout residue off in 24 hours, when really clean wait at least 2 days then seal.

2 days!! will this floor ever be done?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Your welcome!

 

[Duncan]

His John,
Sorry for the perceived lack of gratitude in my response, it was just that I was surprised that I needed to wait so long.
Still it was unforgivable to not say thanks
Anyway thanks a lot for the advice and the speed given. I'm following it as I type
Much appreciated thanks
Duncan

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Thank you and it will be worth the wait.

 

[NWTiles]

don't use a dark colour, it will stain

Or use a dark colour and use bal protective sealer

 

[Time's Ran Out]

It could still frame the edges of the tiles through the joint grout. If your using one of the modern dust pressed tiles they accept moisture to a % so it's not worth the risk IMHO. Ardex C2 grey for me.