right ive just layed over 200...100mmx100mm (4x4) tiles,apart from the wall being out,gone like a dream. now ive grouted them,bits at a time,but no matter how quick i seem to go its setting on the tiles as quick as i can wipe it off. its took me longer to clean the tiles,than it has to lay them. the stuff ive used is adheshive and grout all in one. is there a better way,(quicker) or better grout to use ,because surely proffessional tilers dont muck about like this. or is it just a labour of love,and elbow grease????????
cheers,RIGGS.
2007-12-08 23:19:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
edit:....yep using a damp sponge?
2007-12-08 23:26:38 · update #1
BOY-BOY...i thought that might be the reasonable answer,this stuff im using goes off like billy-ho,ive still more to do,so thats what my next plan of action will be,...get the powdered stuff.
2007-12-09 03:17:32 · update #2
your right about the grout ..the stuff you are using is rubbish ..go to a tiling shop and ask them what grout they use ..then buy some of that ..the grout i use can easily cover 8 to 10 square yards before i need to clean it off and then a warm damp sponge does the trick easily....this grout comes as a powder ..never buy pre mixed
2007-12-09 03:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by boy boy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After wiping the excess grout with a damp sponge,allow to dry for a FEW minutes,when it starts to feel flakey, then wipe again with a dry cheese cloth which can be purchased at a hardware store.I do it all time on my properties.It'll create powder though, and you'll need to clean the cheese cloth periodically.
2007-12-09 02:00:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Powdered grout is better, mix to your own requirements, the fix n grout stuff goes off far too quick.
2007-12-09 00:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Plaese use a damp sponge and make sure that your mix of the grouting is correct.
2007-12-09 03:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by Dirk Fourie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you using a wet sponge to wipe off? Grouting it a b*tch, I always hated that job and had to really work at it.
2007-12-08 23:24:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you are grouting too big an area, just do small areas and then it won't dry out too quick
2007-12-08 23:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by maz22 c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proffesionals use separate ones, the grout is runnier and easier to wipe. Been there, done that!
2007-12-08 23:27:26 · answer #7 · answered by Heidi W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've found powdered grout to be better, doesn't smear as much.
2007-12-09 00:37:40 · answer #8 · answered by henryswtzr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
using grout/adhesive makes it harder to remove,just grout wipes away easier
2007-12-08 23:23:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol... good luck with it all
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2007-12-09 07:34:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋