How To Grout Mosaic Tile Wall

Grouting is not difficult to do well but it is even easier to do poorly.

How to grout mosaic tile wall.

Then mix your grout until it s smooth and spread it across one section with a trowel. Fortunately all you need for a successful grout job is clean water a clean sponge a steady hand and plenty of patience. Small tiles or mosaic tiles typically measure 2 inches or smaller in size. To grout wall tiles start by dividing your wall into 3 foot by 3 foot sections so you can work on it before the grout dries.

How much grout you need depends on three things. When put together over a floor or wall these small tiles contain numerous grout lines which must all be filled to. Additionally spread the grout into the joints and use the side of your float to compress it. If the tiles are well spaced all gaps under 1 4 then you should be able to cover the entire mosaic of 18 x 18 with 2 lbs of grout.

Learn my proven system and stop messing around with grout. One key to success is to remember that grout has a limited working time and can dry before you know it if you grout an area that s too large the grout will set up and become difficult to work with or remove. The unique layout of mosaic tiles produces many grout lines so grouting is an important step in achieving a clean final look.