Avoid these common grouting mistakes to ensure your tile installation is a success.
Here, we explain 8 grouting mistakes to avoid when installing tile to guarantee beautiful results.
The last thing you want to do is mess it up during the grouting stage.
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Here are the grouting mistakes to watch out for to avoid this fate.
Once the grout fully sets, the unevenness is visible.
Choosing the Wrong Grout
Choosing the wrong jot down of grout for your installation could ruin the tile finish.
The two main grout categories aresanded and unsanded, which refers to the inclusion of sand in the grout.
Grouting Too Quickly
When you grout too quickly, you wipe the grout out of the joint.
When done correctly, smooth grout lines are the result.
Forgetting to Seal the Grout
Manygrouts need to be sealedafter they are set.
Additionally,unsealed grout is at risk of staining.
Ignoring Mixing Instructions
Mixing grout isn’t as simple as putting the dry grout into water and stirring it.
If you read the grout manufacturer’s mixing instructions, you’ll usually find specific times for mixing.
This helps guarantee the grout sits in the joint, even on vertical surfaces.
A corded drill or a dedicated mixing tool yields better results.
Different manufacturers may take different steps to yield the best results with their specific products.
