How To Grout Stone Mosaic Wall Tiles

Pick a 3 ft 3 ft 0 91 m 0 91 m section.

How to grout stone mosaic wall tiles.

After you ve set up don t just start grouting the entire wall. Apply the grout using a grouting float. Spread grout over the tiles. 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.

Let the grout sit for about 15 minutes before you begin wiping it down. Load the margin trowel with grout and. The material can be worked into the lines using the edge of the float. 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.

Then slide it under the. Spreading the grout 1. Seal the entire surface of the tile with a natural stone sealer and sponge. How to grout natural stone tile 1.

Hold the float at a 45 degree angle to the mosaics and drag it across the installation to work the grout between the tiles. Flip your float upside down. Float more grout in a diagonal fashion. Sanded grout is best for joints over 1 8 inch wide.

The area of the mosaic l x w the thickness of the tiles and the gaps between the tiles. Turn the float on a 45 degree angle and use the edge to spread the grout over the tile. Only grout as much tile as you can clean off on a few minutes. Premixed grout comes in tubs and is convenient for small jobs.

Move the float in a circular motion making sure that grout completely fills gaps between tiles. Estimating how much grout is needed. How much grout you need depends on three things. Powdered grout must be mixed with water before use.

Wipe down the tile. Apply the grout to the mosaic tiles. A non sanded grout is suitable for grout joints up to 1 8 inch wide. When you re finished all that should be left is a thin film of residue.

Tip the bucket forward a little.