As well as completing the look of your tiled floor with a finished, smooth appearance; grout protects
the floor underneath the tiles from moisture. Grout also gives strength to your tiles, preventing them
from moving and cracking. Our guide makes grouting easy

1. 

   1 Preparation

   Use masking tape to protect any painted surface in the immediate vicinity, e.g. skirting boards.
   This will help to give a clean, straight finish.

2. 

   2 Apply Grout

   Grout is available in a powder form that needs mixing or in a ready to use formula, follow the
   manufacturer’s instructions to mix it up. Apply a dollop of grout to the area over the gaps in the
   tiles. Use a rubber faced grouting float to push the grout into the space between the tiles. Try to
   ensure the grout penetrates right down to the bottom of the gap, leave no air pockets or bubbles

3. 

   3 Spread & Scrape Grout

   Using the edge of the grouting float, scrape the excess grout from the surface of the tiles in a
   diagonal direction so as not to disturb any grout between the tiles. The grout should be perfectly
   flush with the top of the tile to ensure any surface water runs off and does not become trapped in
   the gap on the finished floor.

4. 

   4 Sponge Clean

   After grouting the whole floor, wait 20 to 30 minutes to allow it time to harden a little. Using a
   bucket of clean water and a large flat sponge, dampen the sponge and wipe it across the tiles in a
   diagonal direction. Wipe to remove excess grout but try not to disturb the grout between the tiles.
   Rinse the sponge after every wipe, keep the sponge as free of grout as you can during this process

5. 

   5 Final Clean

   Once the grout has hardened completely, the tiles will be left with a haze of grout residue on
   them. Clean the tiles using a damp, clean cloth and then buff immediately with a dry cloth.