trav is a nightmare!...

[charlie1]

if there is an interest in this subject i am quite happy to set out how i go about sealing /grouting/sealing/waxing/top coat seals.
this would only be my own guide not a guaranteed method that would be upheld by any tile federation.
it would only be general rule because each stone needs to be considered individually.
i think that darren freeze is probably the only member that i know on this site or any other who will have experienced similar to me as our fields of work are similar

Ive seen your work Johnny, I'll take my chances and take you up on that offer, looking forward to it v much!

 

[charlie1]

I'm fairly similar to Doug, i tend to grout all four walls too before i even touch my wash boys (i have two wash boys on the go). Grouted 22m2 bathroom yesterday in just over two hours, but then it was glazed ceramics 600 x 300 so very easy to do. Also with trav, i have never sealed any of it before grouting and always find it a very easy tile to grout, i do wash it all down first with my wash boy to remove all the dust though. Each job is different mate and like free_fall said don't try and keep up with the more experienced guys, you aint gonna do it. Just aim to get yours looking the nuts.

How long would it take you to grout this average bathroom before bringing out the wash boy? I tend to let my grouts if in the joint for 15 mins before I start becoming aware it might be time to emulsify it. It would probably take me 35 - 45 mins to do 2 x 2 bathroom (I'm guessing) do you think the grout would remain workable in the joint for that long?

 

[IHB]

Doesn't how long you leave it depend on how porous the tiles are and how warm it is? Hot weather and non porous tiles meaning it will dry on the surface while it's still very soft in the joints.

 

[charlie1]

Doesn't how long you leave it depend on how porous the tiles are and how warm it is? Hot weather and non porous tiles meaning it will dry on the surface while it's still very soft in the joints.

Yes, if you have a very porous tile then the moisture will be pulled from grout forcing it to dry quicker. Do a test next time you have some spare grout at end of job, place some on biscuit side and another on face side of tile, the results are quite impressive with the likes of ceramic. As I say earlier, I never become too relaxed when grouting.

 

[Chalker]

clearly I havnt stated that I don't give a toss at all and would you think that at this time where I am now I would no care about my work? this is ridiculous I don't know why I bother coming on here

What's wound you up Ash? This is an informative thread.

 

[beanz]

clearly I havnt stated that I don't give a toss at all and would you think that at this time where I am now I would no care about my work? this is ridiculous I don't know why I bother coming on here

I wouldn't take it too seriously mate, it's just a forum. You come here because there's valuable information, and some very talented individuals that you can learn a lot from... Take the rest of it with a pinch if salt 😉

 

[Turkish tiler]

I don't grout any type of stone without sealing, don't think i will risk it to. Takes only porous vain in stone then have picture frame here and there in room.
So how long you guys wait to seal stone after grouted without seal ?????

 

[jonnyc]

I don't grout any type of stone without sealing, don't think i will risk it to. Takes only porous vain in stone then have picture frame here and there in room.
So how long you guys wait to seal stone after grouted without seal ?????

When stone and grout is dry .i don't seal travertine before grouting but certainly do after

 

[thompsonbrown]

had the task of grouting up a wet room floor today it was trav mosaic roughly 4 m2 took me ages! even though I was scraping at the floor with a float the residue was tremendous but it didn't even look like there was any there until I washed off with the sponge it was agonizing lol one wipe on each side and then rinse! think a wash boy will be a god tool for that job.

Post some pics Mr T.
I'm sure its been mentioned but did you stain stop first.

 

[Mr Tiler]

its not my work mate so I feel I shouldn't take pics. and if I am judged because of that then fairplay to the judgemental. (just a precaution) as I feel I need to add an exclaimer to everything I post on here lmao