How to Grout a Back Splash
Tec Skill Set™ Power Grout™ or Designcolor™ Grout mixed with Grout Boost® stain resistant additive are highly recommended. Both of these solutions come in a wide array of designer colors and provide stain resistance, high performance and ease of use.
Before you start:
1. After you have waited the appropriate amount of time, make sure mortar is dry and tile is firmly set.
2. Remove all tile spacers.
3. Tile should be clean and dry.
Backsplash Grouting Tips:
- Refer to grout packaging for complete mixing and application instructions.
- Many people find it easiest to pack the grout into the joints using the small end of the grout float (rather than the long end.) This is an appropriate method, however, you should still use the long end to scrape excess grout off of the tile.
- After you have applied the grout, be sure to wait the appropriate amount of time before you start sponge clean-up.
- Use as dry a sponge as possible for the clean-up step.
- Clean the sponge frequently, and wring out as much water as possible each time.
- Replace the bucket of clean-up water frequently.
- As you are sponge cleaning the tile, use the sponge to also smooth out the grout joints.
Once grout has cured, fill gaps at walls and countertop with caulk. The use of Tec® Invision Ready To Use caulk is highly recommended. Refer to caulk packaging for product capabilities, instructions and limitations.
