{"id":33913,"date":"2013-06-12T15:28:41","date_gmt":"2013-06-12T20:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=33913"},"modified":"2021-06-02T16:39:04","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T21:39:04","slug":"how-to-grout-tile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beta.artofmanliness.com\/skills\/homeownership\/how-to-grout-tile\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grout Tile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Ethan Hagan at One Project Closer<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Grouting tile joints is one of the last steps for installing a tile floor, and if done properly, grout gives the floor a cohesive, finished look. To demonstrate the proper way to apply grout, I’ve partnered with Jim and Rich from Diamond Tile located in Baltimore, Maryland. Both of these guys have almost three decades of experience, and today they’re grouting a newly installed, basement floor.<\/p>\n

If you’re considering installing tile, check out the One Project Closer project guide for How to Install a Tile Floor<\/a>. It covers everything from preparing the subfloor, to marking guidelines, to laying and finishing tile.<\/p>\n

\"Tile<\/p>\n

Tools & Materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Rich and Jim recommend Mapei brand products, and for this project they’re using Keracolor S, which is a cementitious grout with a polymer additive. The additive helps the grout dry harder and resist stains. Grout is available in sanded and un-sanded varieties. Sanded grout is appropriate for tile joints 1\/8″ to 1\/2″ wide. Smaller joints should be grouted with un-sanded grout. You may not find Mapei at your local DIY center. Instead, check with local tile suppliers.<\/p>\n

\"Keracolor<\/p>\n

The other tools and materials the guys are using include:<\/p>\n