I am going to tile my countertop with travertine tiles. I know they use a thinner grout when using granite. What type of grout is this, how thin can I make it, and where do I get it???
2007-07-17 17:29:09 · 6 answers · asked by Hermionesoul 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Nothing extra special at all. For any grout line on a counter top, best is 1/4 inch or less, NO LESS than 1/8 however; and SANDED/POLY blend grout works fine.
THIINNER??? If your talking about the LINES... it should be as I just suggested. If you're thinking of consistency Grout and its AGENTS are best applied like Mashed Potato.
The Rubber faced rectangular tool is the appropriate; as it acts like a squeegie, troweled at angles or perpendicular to grout lines. Once in; a FLAT, Large grout sponge is used. Beginning just barely damp; wipe away excess. As the grout sets; the sponging can be wetter. Once it appears to be clean, leave it alone! Once dry it looks to be a hazy film, easily wiped away after the fact.
Steven Wolf
2007-07-18 00:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the grout for these tiles are generally available wherever the tiles are sold. It's mixed with water the same as any grout.
You will need a grout trowel to push the grout into the crevices. The trowel is kinda spongy. Work on small areas at a time and do your best to get as much grout pushed in as possible for best results.
after it dries (the next day) take a rag and some vinegar to clean up the mess on the tile surfaces. let the scent dissapate and then seal the grout with some grout sealer. 2 coats should be enough. exact directions for the sealer will be on the package.
2007-07-17 22:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The grout for these tiles are generally available wherever the tiles are sold. It's mixed with water the same as any grout.
You will need a grout trowel to push the grout into the crevices. The trowel is kinda spongy. Work on small areas at a time and do your best to get as much grout pushed in as possible for best results.
After your project has dried adequately, you should apply a high quality sealer made specifically for kitchen counters.
Good luck.
2007-07-17 21:28:32 · answer #3 · answered by Whoda thunkit? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have stone all over my kitchen, bath and some on a wall in the foyer. i use a dilution of 3/4 water with 1/4 clorox bleach. lived here 16 years no loosening stones or softening grout. just beautifully white, clean grout and tile
2016-05-21 15:06:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
travertine countertops?
2015-07-06 15:37:34 · answer #5 · answered by Greg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.hgtv.com
2007-07-17 20:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋