just been over the shop...

[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

 

[Mr Tiler]

Oi neale!.. Is deano sating he grouts up with a compo mix? Im lost here sorry lads just cant keep up lol

 

[mz30]

Yeah it is sand and cement,3 parts sand 1 cement doesn't work too great with normal grout.

 

[Gazzer]

Silver sand was good too.

 

[Mr Tiler]

Sounds good to me when do you huys do this in what situations? Cheers

 

[mz30]

The only times I really do it these days are on quarry tiles and they aren't that popular although I have done a few floors this year.

 

[Gazzer]

Not often and shouldnt be used on porcelain tiles anyway. IMO