How To Grout Ceramic Tile Floors

Let the grout air dry then put on a silicone based grout sealer to resist future stains and dirt.

How to grout ceramic tile floors.

Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section. Pour a quart to half gallon of grout on the tiles. Then wait 15 30 minutes for the grout to set before wiping off excess grout with water and a grout sponge. Do not cover the entire float with grout.

Begin by scooping up a load of grout onto the grout float using one end of the float. For stubborn grout stains mix a paste of baking soda and water. 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. You should wait another 3 hours before going over the tiles once more.

Apply the grout apply the grout with a rubber grout float filling the joints over a 5 to 10 square foot area. Once the grout is clean mop the tiles with water to get rid of any leftover vinegar solution. Don t use a metal brush as it will scratch the tile. Spread the material in sweeping arcs pressing it into the joints to fill them completely.

Grouting may seem scary but it doesn t need to be. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray the grout in between your floor tiles. Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle. Wait for the vinegar solution to stop bubbling and then scrub the grout with a scrub brush or toothbrush.