How To Grout Mosaic Tile Wall

Spread the material in sweeping arcs pressing it into the joints to fill them completely.

How to grout mosaic tile wall.

How to grout small tile 1. Add the grout mix into a bucket and gradually mix in water until it is the consistency of cake batter. Hold the grout float closer to 90. Apply the grout to the mosaic tiles.

The area of the mosaic l x w the thickness of the tiles and the gaps between the tiles. Use a trowel to scrape down the edges of the bucket to help incorporate the dry. Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle. Position your float at a 45 degree angle to the tiles and spread your grout liberally into the joints.

Scoop up an orange sized ball of grout onto the end of the grout float. As you spread the grout into the joints use the side or corner of the float to compress it. Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section. If the tiles are well spaced all gaps under 1 4 then you should be able to cover the entire mosaic of 18 x 18 with 2 lbs of grout.

Spreading grout for mosaic tiles requires a little more care and attention than a traditional tile floor. You can also either mix the grout by hand or use a special attachment that will fit on most drills. Begin by protecting adjacent surfaces from spilled grout using painter s tape and rosin paper or plastic sheeting. Pour a quart to half gallon of grout on the tiles.

The joints are the spaces between your tiles. Add more grout until you are confident the joints are filled. Push as much grout into the joints as possible. Sponge the tile and grout joints.