How To Grout Tiles

1. Cementitious grout, made from a mixture of cement, water, and sand. It's easy to work with and available in a wide range of colours. Popular examples include Mapei Ultracolor Plus Grout and Tilemaster Grout 3000 .

2. Sitting in between a cementitious grout and an epoxy grout is a ‘resin-cement’ grout and the perfect example of that would be Kerakoll Fugabella Grout , which is ideal when decorating any surface in porcelain, ceramic tiles, mosaic and natural stone both indoors and outdoors. 

3. Epoxy grout is ideal for areas exposed to moisture, like bathrooms and kitchens, due to its durability and water resistance. Some popular epoxy grout options include Kerakoll Fugalite Bio , Mapei Kerapoxy and ProJoint TITAN .

4. Another consideration is that high-quality swimming pool grout is essential to a perfectly tiled swimming pool, whether indoors or outdoors. Take a look at our swimming pool grout range. 

1. Grouting Preparation

Before applying grout, ensure the tiles are clean and the tile adhesive has dried completely. Whatever grout colour you opt for, don’t forget the importance of having the right selection of grouting tools to cover all aspects of your grouting process. You don’t want messy, uneven grout lines, so you’ll need top-quality grout sponges , grout floats and grout squeegees . For larger projects, our grout guns provide efficiency and precision and our emulsifying pads get rid of grout haze effortlessly. Once you’ve gathered all the necessary tools you’re ready to get started.

2. How To Put Grout On Tile

Begin by mixing the grout, using a paddle mixer or whisk , be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for the perfect consistency. Then, use your grout float to apply the grout to the tiles at a 45-degree angle. Press the grout into the joints, ensuring the gaps are fully filled. For beginners wondering how to apply tile grout, the key is to work in small sections and apply even pressure with the float, moving diagonally across the tiles.

3. Cleaning Excess Grout

Once the grout is applied, wait a few minutes before wiping off the excess. Use a damp grout sponge to clean the tile surfaces while being careful not to disturb the grout in the joints. It's common to ask how to remove grout from tile without affecting the lines. The trick is to keep your sponge slightly damp, not soaked, and rinse it frequently. We also offer a wide variety of washboys to help with easily cleaning surfaces post-grouting. It’s also worth taking a look at the Raimondi Berta , an electric grout cleaning machine for cleaning grout off of larger areas; ideal for terracotta, porcelain, marble, natural stone, quarry tile and more for a clean finish. 

5. Tile Maintenance: Re-Grouting and Grout Maintenance

Over time, grout can wear out or become discoloured. In this case, it’s essential to know how to re-grout tiles. Start by removing the old grout, cleaning the surface thoroughly, and applying new grout using the same technique as above. Our grout removal tools also make it easy to correct errors and achieve a professional finish. 

Alternatively, before re-grouting you might want a tile and grout cleaner to serve several purposes, including stain removal, deep cleaning embedded dirt from porous materials, protecting against future stains, restoring damaged or discoloured tile and generally maintaining tiles. Typically tile grout cleaners are applied using emulsifying pads or grout sponges .