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[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

 

[Mr Tiler]

Does this watery grout hold up in vertical joints then? Thought it would just slide down lol.

 

[mz30]

AHA now that's another trick

 

[Gazzer]

Does this watery grout hold up in vertical joints then? Thought it would just slide down lol.

AHA now that's another trick

Dont tell him !

 

[Gazzer]

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.

Ahhh happy days

 

[mz30]

Dont tell him !

A magician never reveals his secret lol