Vitrex 10 2280 Grout Finisher, Blue

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The most common type of grout available, and the easiest to use, is a cement-based grout which is porous and requires sealing to prevent water ingress. Think of it like the surface of a pumice stone with holes that can catch dirt and take up water. Tiles are usually given batch numbers, so to ensure proper colour matching try to buy all your required tiles from the same batch. But if you are using 2mm or 3mm tile spacers and don't have a grouting tool to hand you can use the top of a round pencil to get the uniform finish. Leave in water to moisten and dip each time you use the pencil. Can I Apply GroutWithoutA Float? Grout should be cleaned as part of your regular cleaning schedule and as long as it has been sealed correctly you shouldn’t notice discolouration. If you’re tiling on plasterboard, a new skim coat of plaster must be allowed to dry for at least seven days prior to tiling. If you’re tiling directly onto a sand or cement render, then the render must be a minimum of two weeks old. It’s not advisable to tile directly onto a painted or papered wall.

Thorough preparation is crucial if you want your tiles to be laid properly and last a long time. Before you start laying tiles your wall needs to be absolutely clean, dry and free of dust and grease. For most tiling jobs a grouting tool is the ideal choice for getting a smooth uniform finish on larger gaps i.e. 5mm or larger.A grouting float is a good choice for those new to tiling and grouting. It helps make sure that the grout gets spread around evenly and worked into all the joints. Installing tiling in your kitchen or bathroom is a wonderful way to make a statement which reflects your individual tastes. Although tiling has traditionally been thought of as a complex DIY task, it’s perfectly possible to achieve a professional finish with thorough planning and by carefully working your way through the steps we provide in this guide. When tiling onto walls you need to consider the combined weight of the tiles and adhesive. Different wall surfaces will be able to safely support different weights. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions whilst you’re planning so you get the right tiles. Our handy guide below summarises the maximum weights different walls can take:

Keeping your bathroom tiles clean is a relatively easy job but when the grout starts to become dirty or discoloured, it can ruin the appearance of your bathroom. If you haven’t tried already, there are many high quality grout cleaners you can use but if they weren’t up for the job, the best way to clean the grout upon your tiles is to remove and replace it. Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.

Conclusion

You might want a simple refresh or you are looking to change the colour of the grout and the current grout is in decent condition you don’t need to remove all of it. Just make sure that you remove at least 2mm so that the new grout can cover the old. How often should grout be replaced? Get your grout removal tool and start in one corner, work in one metre square sections. Hold the tool and use your other hand to steady the tool-holding hand. Apply pressure and drag the removal tool along the grout line. Repeat until you have removed the grout and move onto the next section.