The joints are the spaces between your tiles.
How to grout ceramic bathroom wall tile.
Vacuum up any dust or debris left after the grinding process.
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Begin by scooping up a load of grout onto the grout float using one end of the float.
Next apply the grout to the tile working from the bottom of the section upwards and holding the float at an angle of about 45 degrees.
Take a chunk of your current grout to a home center or tile shop to find a match.
Also buy a latex additive to mix into the new grout to make it more durable.
Do not cover the entire float with grout.
Using a grout float push the grout diagonally across and into the vacant joints.
Sweep diagonally across the tile forcing the grout into the joints.
Work in alternating directions to make sure the joints are completely filled.
Use this method for both pre mixed and powdered grout.
Spread the material in sweeping arcs pressing it into the joints to fill them completely.
Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section.
Add more grout until you are confident the joints are filled.
Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle.
Position your float at a 45 degree angle to the tiles and spread your grout liberally into the joints.
Push as much grout into the joints as possible.
Pour a quart to half gallon of grout on the tiles.