just been over the shop...

[Mr Tiler]

and they are tiling half of the floor as it was originally lower than the other half... they were grouting up and no lie the grout was dripping off the float like water. and I was watching the one guy he was not even on his knees he was sliding the grout float over the joints as soft a shizzle! wish I could of taken a pic lol

 

[Gazzer]

and they are tiling half of the floor as it was originally lower than the other half... they were grouting up and no lie the grout was dripping off the float like water. and I was watching the one guy he was not even on his knees he was sliding the grout float over the joints as soft a shizzle! wish I could of taken a pic lol

Probably not a tiler, just someone who thinks he is !

 

[Mr Tiler]

yep mate deffo the were not tilers at all they were nothing more than the indian shop owners cheap tradesman. I would of done a better job for free lol

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

sound a bit to wet (grout ) they will get air -bubbles !

 

[Mr Tiler]

It was dripping off the float as the guy was lifting it mate.

 

[mz30]

maybe they were flood grouting ,and you missed the part after when they use dries ?

 

[Mr Tiler]

oh I don't now mate I got me cans and wolked out lol. ive never heard of this method will look it up mate. but these guys were not tillers my guess is they sponged off and left to set lol. cheers

 

[mz30]

still a hell of a lot to learn then mate ,first thing I was taught was how to grout(finish a job)I wasn't allowed to fix a tile for 2 years ,until I could finish the job right, and just another thing if they were using a flexi grout in this heat, i also would mix it wet as it tends to go off in seconds .

 

[Mr Tiler]

yeh mate I know I have... I do know how to grout up properly tho i can guarantee there is no voids my arms are fallin off by the time i finnish lol.but also thats probably because as Neale said.... my wrist hasn't broken yet.(i thought he meant my arms wasn't aching yet) pmsl.

 

[The D]

I have used the slurry and semmy dry method I haven't don it for a few years but it was a great way of grouting IMO.

 

[Mr Tiler]

and also i know the comments have suggested that i need to profile the grout joints better and it has been noted for next time

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I have used the slurry and semmy dry method I haven't don it for a few years but it was a great way of grouting IMO.

ok deano i didn't realise it was ok to do this. i thought a mix too wet would cause problems in the future

 

[The D]

I'm not saying that is defo what they was doing but there is a method using a slurry grout

 

[mz30]

I have used the slurry and semmy dry method I haven't don it for a few years but it was a great way of grouting IMO.

Was the best way imho dean infact have done a few quarry floors in the past few months ,flood grout, dries on top and polished off with sawdust no need for water, have pics on my phone will upload in a minute.

 

[Mr Tiler]

ok mate

 

[The D]

Did a lot like that back in the day I think it is a better method and way of doing it than the way we do it now

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Did a lot like that back in the day I think it is a better method and way of doing it than the way we do it now

Ive never used a flood method but I would imagine u would use alot more grout. But im sure u could guarantee that there wouldn't be any come backs

 

[steve187]

in the old quarry tile days, when a semi dry screed was used grouting was done using sand and cement, you could either wet grout and dust over with neat cement and then rub with rags to get it all off, or use saw dust to rub off no water was used, hard work, the joints were half inch 12.5mm to the metric boys.

another way if a wet screed was used was to dry grout, the damp from the wet screed would harden the grout

 

[Sean SML Tiling]

Showing your age now steve

 

[Mr Tiler]

in the old quarry tile days, when a semi dry screed was used grouting was done using sand and cement, you could either wet grout and dust over with neat cement and then rub with rags to get it all off, or use saw dust to rub off no water was used, hard work, the joints were half inch 12.5mm to the metric boys.

another way if a wet screed was used was to dry grout, the damp from the wet screed would harden the grout

good piece of old school knowledge that mate.. cheers

 

[Peter]

Use the driers method myself sometimes when a floor is wet/joints soaked but the job needs grouted. Still has it's place.

 

[Mr Tiler]

maybe they were flood grouting ,and you missed the part after when they use dries ?

just looked up flood grouting and theres no threads on it? is there a correct term or could someone post an in detail thread? cheers.

 

[stephenoneill]

ive used this method many times ;on large floors mainly ; very fast but also leaves a perfect joint level with the tile excellent for outdoors were rainfall is an issue ;mix grout to semi liquid state :leave for 5 MINUTES THEN APPLY A COAT OF DRY GROUT FROM THE BAG THROW OVER THE TILES AND KEY IN WITH A FLOOR SQUEEGEE .UNTIL THE TILE IS COMPLETLEY CLEAR AND DRY THEN SPONGE OF . ABSOLOUTLEY NO NEED TO GO DOWN ON YOUR KNEESAT ALL .AND AS IVE STATED THE FINISH IS
EXCELLENT; got slated on here before for mentioning this method;but iv been using this method for many years now and never had anything but compliments from the architects or customers; maybe ill post a video showing exactly how its done ;believe me it will save your back alot of problems;

 

[Mr Tiler]

a vid would be good mate but from what you have written I understand the method cheers

 

[The D]

The way we did it is mix a 3 and 1 sand and cement semmy dry mix. Then take some of the semmy dry mix and make a wet slurry. Apply the slurry to the tile joint using a broom or a float until all the joints are (flooded we always caled it the semmy dry method but what is in a name) then sprinkle the rest of the semmy dry mix over the joints leave to firm up in the joint and then buff up with a rag leaving the joint full flat and even. If the tile is porous you may need to buff over with a mix of sawdust and linseed oil.

 

[mz30]

before and after flood grouting