How to Apply Grout with Squeeze Bottles?
In most grout applications, you spread the grout over the entire tiled surface with a grout float, pressing it into the lines. However, this messy process becomes a problem when you have heavily embossed tiles, where the intricate patterns can catch tile and make cleanup difficult. It’s also a difficult process when you need some precision grouting in tight areas. A squeeze bottle will help you put the grout only where it needs to go, filling the grout lines without covering the tile.
1. Mix the grout with water in a small bucket, following the product's operating instruction. Allow it to sit a few minutes to thicken.
2. Open the top of the squeeze bottle, and put a wide-mouth funnel into the bottle.
3. Pour grout into the funnel, allowing it fall into the squeeze bottle until the bottle is full, then replace the top.
4. Cut the tip off the top with a utility knife if necessary. Cut it at a 45-degree angle to allow for more precise application.
5. Hold the tip of the squeeze bottle at the beginning of the first grout line. Squeeze out some grout, and move the bottle slowly to the other end of the line.
6. Press the grout into the line with your finger. Some grout might get on the tile, but it should only be a small amount. Wipe your finger on a rag.
7. Repeat the process with the remaining grout lines.
8. Wipe the grout off the tile with a small damp sponge, being careful not to press into the line and remove additional grout.
9. After the grout drys overnight, pour the grout sealer in a plastic sealer application bottle. The bottle has a foam or brush tip to help you apply the sealer only to the grouted areas. Turn the bottle upside down and squeeze slightly as you slide the tip over the grout lines.
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