More and more homeowners are experiencing the satisfaction of repairing their tile and grout. The high cost of labor for even small jobs, has driven people to the stores looking for tile, materials, products and information.
This is GREAT! Why shouldnt homeowners learn to tile and grout?
Ive seen many new homes with completed ceramic tile jobs that have made the hair on the back of my neck stand up in fright especially tract homes where the bottom line for the developer is speed and corners to cut. So the more we learn about the different trades and the applications and techniques thereof, the better we will recognize a well performed and finished product to be proud of.
With this in mind, here are some grouting techniques to install in your memory banks for your next tile or stone job around the house.
Whether you have laid new tile or have scraped out the grout from an existing tiled area, make sure you clean the grout joints thoroughly and have taped off the areas you dont want the grout to spill over. Wiping grout off of sealed cabinets and semi or glossy paints wont hurt those materials if you use care when wiping, but sometimes a little labor...