How to grout like a pro ?

[Furtek]

I mean fast.... Take me ages to grout floor tiles :/ every single time

Thanks

 

[Ian]

What part takes the longest, the putting in or the washing off?

 

[Dan]

I'm guessing washing off?

 

[Ian]

If its washing off, this is the answer.

Washing off with this washboy literally halves the time it would take to do the old fashioned way. Can't believe I've taken so long to get one.


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[Furtek]

I think both things... good things in grouting floor is you can make the grout more wet than on walls to spread it, but than you got lots to wash :/ hard to find for me the balance between them. If I make the grout to dry, its take ages to spread it on tiles

 

[Ian]

Do you use a float for spreading the grout?

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

If its washing off, this is the answer.

Washing off with this washboy literally halves the time it would take to do the old fashioned way. Can't believe I've taken so long to get one.


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just seeing this picture make me want a new one ,i have two but they are dirty LOL

 

[White Room]

i allways take my time to make sure all joints are filled properly,nothing worse than bad grouting and it stick out like a sore thumb...

 

[Furtek]

Bri : Yes I've got one float. it's good quality 8"x4"
Do you use square sponges ? I hate them :/ Hard to make nice finish
Can you use washboy on walls ?
Whitebeam : Thats the point same as me but I want make it a bit quicker... but still with high quality finish
Diamond Pool Finishers : What can get dirty in washboy?

 

[White Room]

I've heard of the washboy being used for walls but I prefer a hand sponge...

 

[Nick Dickens]

I use washboy for everywhere just use small sponge for corners and hard to reach spots...works for me

 

[AliGage]

Morning people!

I use a washboy for walls and floor. I wouldn't be without one. I have different sponges for different colour grouts as well.

Depending on the type and brand of floor grout you are using, some are more course. For example BAL superflex. I find spreading this and the actions of doing so stiffens it up. I wouldn't advise mixing it up "wetter" than it should be. The grout can sink a little if it's applied too wet.

TIP: Get yourself a small spray bottle of water, with "mist" spray function. (Available at any DIY store or garden centre) When the grout starts getting a bit stiff give it a quick spray with the water bottle to loosen it up a little.

If you want to speed up the cleaning process, be a bit more liberal about how much you apply. Concentrate on spreading over the joints rather than the whole floor. If that makes sense?

 

[widler]

i always try to just put it in the joint ,not too much on the tile,defo with riven tiles as it can get in all nooks and crannys can grout,and im with ali,i use a washboy on walls and floors,unless they are small ones where i find just a sponge to be just as evective

 

[tommyzooom]

I find that washing off too quick can cause just as many problems as too late.
I tend to grout the floor, and as soon as it starts to dry on the face, to give it a rough once over with the wash boy, then you can have a brew or put the tools in the van etc for 15 mins or so. Then when the floor has hazed over give a final wash, the grout in the joints will be well firmed up by now.

 

[The D]

I think both things... good things in grouting floor is you can make the grout more wet than on walls to spread it, but than you got lots to wash :/ hard to find for me the balance between them. If I make the grout to dry, its take ages to spread it on tiles

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