How To Grout Natural Stone Wall 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.

How to grout natural stone wall tiles.

Move the float in a circular motion making sure that grout completely fills gaps between tiles. Porous tiles especially a stone such as slate need up to two or three applications of a special grout release. Tile and stone sealers will work sometimes but not always. Load the margin trowel with grout and.

Seal the entire surface of the tile with a natural stone sealer and sponge. Spray the solution onto the grout stain. It take much longer than normal grouting but produces a better finish where there are more spaces between the tiles. The first is a grout bag.

Scrub away the grout. Mix the baking soda with some water to form a paste that s thick enough to stick to the tiles. This is very similar to a pastry bag where you squeeze and direct the grout into the areas between the tiles. Follow the manufacturer s directions.

Let the solution sit for at least five minutes. Pour some grout mix into a mixing bucket and add water according to the manufacturer s instructions. Apply the grout using a grouting float. There are 2 ways to apply the grout to natural stone tiles.

Next apply the grout to the tile working from the bottom of the section upwards and holding the float at an angle of about 45 degrees. You can also try to scrape grout away with the blade of an old fashioned wet shave razor. Wipe the grout stain area with a damp sponge to remove the excess grout and the stain. When using paint scrapers or razors apply a horizontal motion in a single direction to hit the base of the grout residue.

Do not cover the entire float with grout. Only grout as much tile as you can clean off on a few minutes. Plastic palette knives and rubber paint scrapers can be safely used on stone tiles. To start clean out all the grout lines by vacuuming and scraping out any thinset projecting above the tile.

Then wipe the surface with a damp rag until it s free of dust. It s not always effective on slate however. Also pick up a bottle of grout release at a tile store. Go over the tiles with a clean wet sponge to wash away the paste.

The three photos show how to apply the grout. Rub the mixture over the greasy spots and wait at least 10 minutes. If your backsplash tiles have a lot of grease on them reach for the mildly abrasive baking soda in your cupboard. Sweep diagonally across the tile forcing the grout into the joints.

Try using a grout haze remover which is available at tile stores.