How To Grout Stone Wall Tile

Position the float at a 45 degree angle along a joint press the float into the joint then run it along the line to fill in the joint.

How to grout stone wall tile.

Sponge the tile and grout joints. The grout method used to fill the gaps between stones is the same for walls as it is for floors. How to grout natural stone tile 1. Grout that has too much water is difficult to control and work into the lines.

Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle. Spread grout over the tiles. Flip your float upside down. Find one with the masonry tools at the home center.

Load the margin trowel with grout and. Then wipe the surface with a damp rag until it s free of dust. However even if you re using the right type of grout it s important that your mix is right. Begin by protecting adjacent surfaces from spilled grout using painter s tape and rosin paper or plastic sheeting.

Don t let the grout dry on the surface of the tile or cleanup will be much more difficult and the tile can actually be damaged. Only grout as much tile as you can clean off on a few minutes. The three photos show how to apply the grout. Move the float in a circular motion making sure that grout completely fills gaps between tiles.

Float more grout in a diagonal fashion. To start clean out all the grout lines by vacuuming and scraping out any thinset projecting above the tile. After you ve set up don t just start grouting the entire wall. Seal the entire surface of the tile with a natural stone sealer and sponge.

Follow the manufacturer s directions. Pour some grout mix into a mixing bucket and add water according to the manufacturer s instructions. Unsanded grout is commonly used for tile walls instead as they handle much less day to day stress. Also pick up a bottle of grout release at a tile store.

1 fill the bucket with water and use the sponge to clean the surface of the travertine. Spreading the grout 1. Apply the grout to the wall tiles first by pressing down on the joints. Spread the material in sweeping arcs pressing it into the joints to fill them completely.

Turn the float onto its side to scrape off the large globs of excess grout on your tiles. Sanded grout is stronger than unsanded and is recommended for tile floors. Then slide it under the. Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section.

Pour a quart to half gallon of grout on the tiles.