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How to grout uneven mosaic wall tile.
Sanded grout is best for joints over 1 8 inch wide.
Grout starts to set up in about.
Powdered grout must be mixed with water before use.
Spread grout over the wall tiles with a grout float a rubber tool used for spreading grout.
If you don t have a chisel a screwdriver will work.
That way you won t drop so much on the floor.
Set the blade of a chisel along the grout joint and tap it with a hammer to remove the old grout surrounding the uneven tiles.
Putting grout over uneven tiling often found in mosaic tile patterns or other similar tile types is essentially the same process used in grouting normal tile with one basic difference.
Mix the grout in a small bucket according to the directions on the package.
A non sanded grout is suitable for grout joints up to 1 8 inch wide.
On vertical surfaces apply grout upward.
Choose a grout color that closely matches your tile to minimize the uneven appearance.
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Hold the float at a 45 degree angle to the.
Instead of passing the grout float over the tile once and being done you will likely have to make repeated passes over the tile and perhaps even use your finger to cram the grout in between the uneven tiles.
Apply the grout diagonally across the tile joints to squish the grout into the joints photo 5.
Premixed grout comes in tubs and is convenient for small jobs.