How To Grout Slate Floor Tiles

Press the tile into the opening on the floor.

How to grout slate floor tiles.

Then start to apply the grout into the lines and joints in between the tiles by pressing it downwards. Scrape away any excess grout. Begin in the corner farthest from the doorway and work backwards. Scoop some grout onto the tile floor with a trowel.

A tip for you. 2 spread the grout over a small joint. It is best to use unsanded grout for slate floors. Select an area 2 to 3 feet square to begin and apply the grout with a rubber faced trowel to spread the grout across the slates working it into the channels between the tiles.

Use a grout float to press the grout into the space between tiles. After both sides of your sponge have grout on them rinse your sponge off and repeat the process until all joints have an appropriate amount of grout. First move the grout float a specially designed smoothing tool that features a flat and mostly firm rubber pad. Fill a plastic spray bottle or a small pump sprayer with grout and tile sealer and spray the slate tile evenly making sure to get the sealer on the inside edges of the tiles.

To avoid spreading the excess grout across your tiles use one side of the sponge to wipe along the joint. Replace or reinstall any remaining damaged or lifted slate and let the floor dry overnight before grouting.