How To Grout Ceramic Tile On Floor

Demonstration of tile grouting technique using correct technique with tips for best practices.

How to grout ceramic tile on floor.

Pour a quart to half gallon of grout on the tiles. Epoxy grout slightly more expensive than other types but it s effective for tiles that require a high degree of water resistance such as bathroom tiles. Grouting may seem scary but it doesn t need to be. Use this method for both pre mixed and powdered grout.

For larger tiles you ll need a 10mm or 12mm trowel. When tiling a floor be careful to remove excess grout promptly to avoid grout haze. For tiles smaller than 300x300mm you can use an 8mm trowel. Push the grout into the joints and compress by wiping over at an angle across the joints.

Spread the material in sweeping arcs pressing it into the joints to fill them completely. Grout haze happens when grout dries on a tile dulling the finish. Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section. Latex modified sanded cement grout similar to cement grout but with an added degree of water resistance and bonding characteristics which make it great for bathrooms and countertops.

The size of your tiles will determine the size of the trowel to use. To grout a tile floor start in the farthest corner of the room scoop some grout on the floor with a trowel and use a grout float to spread the grout over a small joint. Take a damp sponge and make light passes across the tiles diagonally to clean off the excess grout. Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle.