Six tips for great grouting

MELANIE ROSE GAZVODA

WHETHER YOU’RE GROUTING or re-grouting ceramic tiles, the task can seem daunting if you’ve never held a grout float. Here are six tips for great grouting. 1 Instead of re-grouting, try cleaning. If the grout brightens up and is still in good shape, let it dry and apply a grout sealer. 2 Since new grout does not stick well to old, completely remove any damaged grout. A grout rake, or a grout saw, is ideal for cleaning small areas; an oscillating multi-tool with a grout blade is much faster for big areas. Work from one grout line to another, leaving the undamaged grout intact. Make sure seams are completely grout-free before re-applying—it’s easy to miss a thin layer on the tile edge. 3 Use the right grout: sanded grout is…

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Cottage Life (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2025

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