How to grout seams on tiles

Alexey Shamborsky, 02.02.2016

When renovating a bathroom or kitchen, everyone is faced with the need to lay tiles. However, just laying it well is not enough - it is necessary to rub the seams so that there are no gaps between the elements of the wall or floor. How to do it right, we will tell in our article.

High-quality grouting between tiles will help to hide some laying imperfections. This is especially important if you are not a professional builder. And vice versa - if the grout is done poorly, then it will ruin even a perfectly flat wall or floor.

How long to grout the seams on the tiles?

To make your home bring only joy, you need to remember a few rules. Many are interested in how long to grout the seams on the tile. This question is the first thing you need to know for someone who is faced with a similar procedure. Do-it-yourself grouting of tiles with your own hands must be done only after the glue on which it is “planted” has completely dried. This will take at least 24 hours.

Step-by-step instruction

Clean the seams from construction debris, small stones, cement and special separators (so-called crosses). Some argue that these little things can be left in the gaps between the tiles and even covered with grout, but the masters do not recommend doing this. The color of the seams may be uneven.

If you have laid glazed tiles, then it can be grouted without prior preparation. But if the tile is not like that, then its edges must be moistened, then it will not absorb water from the grout. For this purpose, a regular garden sprayer is useful. But do not get carried away, because excess water can lead to cracking of the grout. In any case, consult with the seller from whom you purchase the mixture - find out how to grout the seams on the tile with this product and how to prepare the surface before applying it.

Close attention should be paid to the color of the grout. White is considered a classic, however, it is very impractical. After a few years, from constant contact with moisture, such a grout will turn yellow. No detergents and cleaning products will help restore its appearance. But a darker grout for walls and floors will look much better even after a dozen years. Remember - the richer the shade of the grout, the longer it will last.