Grouting is quick and easy, but requires a little forethought. Before mixing, we recommend dampening your tile with a sponge.

When mixing grout add enough water to create a toothpaste-like consistency. Allow this mixture to slake (set) for approximately 10 minutes. Remix the grout at this time and add water as needed to re-establish a toothpaste consistency. Note: Grout that can be poured from a bucket is too thin.

For floors, begin at the inner most point of the room and work your way back toward the exit. Scoop a manageable quantity of the grout mixture onto the surface and begin spreading it with a grout float at a 30° angle moving the float left to right and back working the grout into the joint.

For vertical surfaces, always begin at the bottom and work upward. Gravity will otherwise pull your tiles out of alignment. We recommend you consult a professional before taking on projects involving extensive corners and odd shaped tiles. Scoop a small quantity of the mixture onto the grout float and apply it from top to bottom working the grout into the joints back and forth.

After grout has had an opportunity to partially set (between 10 and 15 minutes depending on temperature), remove the excess grout with the grout float held at a 90° angle.
Note: We recommend grouting a small area in order to evaluate how quickly the grout will set up. You will avoid a difficult clean up by knowing how quickly or slowly your grout will set up and you will minimize the amount of time and effort required to finish the job.