How To Grout Natural Stone Wall Tiles

Spray the solution onto the grout stain.

How to grout natural stone wall tiles.

The three photos show how to apply the grout. Do not cover the entire float with grout. You can also try to scrape grout away with the blade of an old fashioned wet shave razor. Porous tiles especially a stone such as slate need up to two or three applications of a special grout release.

Go over the tiles with a clean wet sponge to wash away the paste. Also pick up a bottle of grout release at a tile store. Begin by scooping up a load of grout onto the grout float using one end of the float. Try using a grout haze remover which is available at tile stores.

Let the solution sit for at least five minutes. Scrub away the grout. 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. Pour some grout mix into a mixing bucket and add water according to the manufacturer s instructions.

This is very similar to a pastry bag where you squeeze and direct the grout into the areas between the tiles. Only grout as much tile as you can clean off on a few minutes. Sweep diagonally across the tile forcing the grout into the joints. Apply the grout using a grouting float.

When using paint scrapers or razors apply a horizontal motion in a single direction to hit the base of the grout residue. Follow the manufacturer s directions. Move the float in a circular motion making sure that grout completely fills gaps between 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.

Mix the baking soda with some water to form a paste that s thick enough to stick to the tiles. Load the margin trowel with grout and. There are 2 ways to apply the grout to natural stone tiles. It s not always effective on slate however.

Then wipe the surface with a damp rag until it s free of dust. If your backsplash tiles have a lot of grease on them reach for the mildly abrasive baking soda in your cupboard. The first is a grout bag. Plastic palette knives and rubber paint scrapers can be safely used on stone tiles.

How to grout natural stone tile 1. Wipe the grout stain area with a damp sponge to remove the excess grout and the stain. To start clean out all the grout lines by vacuuming and scraping out any thinset projecting above the tile. Rub the mixture over the greasy spots and wait at least 10 minutes.

Seal the entire surface of the tile with a natural stone sealer and sponge.