Thank you very much. This is the best instructional video on grout on KZread. This helped me tremendously.

Funny how I search up for tutorial videos and immediately start scrolling down until I get to Shannon's videos. I highly trust this guy for advice. Very detailed, and collaborative videos.

By far the most helpful vertical wall grouting video I've seen! I'm off to to my own project feeling much better about the whole thing! Thanks!

I like this video. Direct and to the point, no unnecessary chit-chat. I actually learned something. Thank you!

@HouseImprovements

7 жыл бұрын

great,glad you liked it

I use two buckets when I clean, one cold clean water, one empty. I squeeze the sponge into the empty bucket to keep my cleaning water cleaner longer. Seems to help and I get almost no haze when I do that.

@HouseImprovements

10 жыл бұрын

Never thought of doing that, good idea!

@Maxid1

7 жыл бұрын

HouseImprovements Have you tried doing it yet?

@truecrimejungle

6 жыл бұрын

jeezelus that's genius, literally never heard or seen it before either, fucking eh.

Very helpfull. I will soon be adding tile to my back splash shortly. I will be rotating my 4" square tile on a 45 deg. More like a diamond look. Thanks for posting. All your videos are very helpfull.

Your videos are fantastic. Great pace, clear, and really well shot/lit. Many thanks.

Best grout video I've seen yet. Thanks

Thank you for your videos! You are great at explaining stuff thoroughly👍

Great video for around Christmas time. Seasons groutings!

Thanks Shannon, brilliantly explained

Just grouted a sample 12" by 12" glass subway tile mosaic and made a mess of it. That's why I'm here. My grout lines were rough and uneven. I didn't know to use the rubber trowel, that will help. And that kind of solid sponge will be better. I think I had the wrong consistency of grout too. Loved the video. I feel more confident now for the real thing!

Perfect timing Shannon! I've got my tiles at Home Depot and they look exactly like the ones you have. I'll be doing this the last week of July. Thank you!

Great video thanks for the tips and technique!

Thanks for this post; it was quite helpful

Nice video....Grouting can be tricky Imsure this will be a great help David P

Great video! Very helpful 👍

very helpful! thank you!

bruh you know I'm checking in with Shannon!

Very helpful!

Great video

Great video, really helped. Thank you

@HouseImprovements

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Thank you 👏

Nice video

Do a video on installing floor tile

Good

I haven't done much tile, but I did make the mistake of emptying the grouting water bucket into the sink. The silty sandy residue was very difficult to clean out of the sink and I had to use a ton of water to make sure it rinsed out of the pipes. So my next bucket, I poured the water out gently and stopped when I got to the silt in the bottom (because it's very heavy and sinks to the bottom rather than mixes with the water) then scooped it out to throw away separately. The other option it to take the entire bucket outside and dump it in an obscure corner of the lawn or garden.

@HouseImprovements

2 жыл бұрын

With this Mapei Grout Im using (flex colour CQ) there is a urethane glue in the water mix as well and it will leave a stain on sinks and toilets if you dont rinse the sink down well every time. I just use a couple 5 gallon pails . Dump my dirty water into them and carry them out side when they need to be dumped. No more dumping down the sink or toilet.

I am using a Home Depot brand mastic to install the mosaic glass tiles like the ones I see in your video. What product would you use after the 24 yrs to remove mastic residue on the glass tiles before you begin to grout?

I'm going to use the same kind of tile for my kitchen. Should I be using a non sand based grout and if I want put the mastic on the wall first, what size notched trowel should I use? All of your videos have been invaluable during my home renovation projects. Thank you.

@HouseImprovements

9 жыл бұрын

The NerdVana Podcast Unsanded grout and a 3/16 V notch trowel. Here is my installation video.kzread.info/dash/bejne/omagx6OvZajbos4.html

Great videos Shannon !! What kind of metal looking border you have around the backsplash tiles?

@HouseImprovements

10 жыл бұрын

That is a aluminum metal trim made by "Schluter". There are many different styles and colors. watch the video before this to see some of it, here is a link. How To Install Mosaic Tile Backsplash

Awesome

@HouseImprovements

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gaza chickk

This guy has GOT to be from Saskatchewan.

How do you suggest to clean the glue out if it's in excess? Razor blade?

@HouseImprovements

4 жыл бұрын

There are tile "haze" cleaners if it is dried and will not wash off. Sometimes simply a good scrub with a plastic pot scrubber will work. Just be sure its not scratching the tiles.

I tiled my kitchen with peel and stick vinyl flooring. The problem is the grout is not deep and some has broken and come out. Would the acrylic grout solve this problem?

@HouseImprovements

10 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if the acrylic is ok to use with those type of tile, best to check with your supplier .

I dump the dirty water outside because it'll clog up and dry rock hard in the P-trap clean outs. The haze will come off easily after it's dried using a dry cotton rag, but I've never used this type of grout before so that might not be entirely accurate. Anyone?

How do you recommend removing dried mortar between mosaic backsplash tiles?

@HouseImprovements

2 жыл бұрын

There are grout line cleaning tools of various types. Be sure what you get is thin enough for the grout lines. This is one style.amzn.to/3skRajH

Are you should be using silicon between tile and counter top?

@HouseImprovements

4 жыл бұрын

There will be after it's dry. If you grout the gap then use clear silicone it looks seamless

sanded or unsanded in a 1/8" joint just like yours? I heard unsanded if you can with glass?

@HouseImprovements

2 жыл бұрын

With this grout it makes no difference. Mapei flexcolor CQ grout

OK - But how did you stick the TILES on the Wall????

Good info!!!! Thanks!!! ....but is Polyurethane based grout "sand free?" I've been told/informed that glass tile requires "unsanded" grout???

@HouseImprovements

Жыл бұрын

I use this grout on glass mosaics all the time. I dont think it is sanded.cdnmedia.mapei.com/docs/librariesprovider65/products-documents/1_3000066-mapei-flexcolor-cq-en_6f693c49c4564f518bb34a6c908854c6.pdf?sfvrsn=f91e0c98_0

@hoosiered471

Жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements Thank you!!!

Don't get ahead of yourself on the grouting! Good point. Also, keep water and sponges clean. Second bucket for wringing all your sponges. But I have a question. Shouldn't the line where the tile meets counter be chaulked? This line will inevitably separate.

@HouseImprovements

6 жыл бұрын

Yes ,I actually never mentioned that. It would get a bead of clear silicone the next day

@Eugwel

6 жыл бұрын

HouseImprovements Yes. But I leave that line free of grout then fill with silicone that color matches. I find them in the store shelves next to the grout. Same brand as grout. Customer always says, "Such a nice caulking line." Thanks!

@Eugwel

6 жыл бұрын

Have you ever found problems with cracking or separation of that line with grout? I have on old applications with formica countertops. Only once with a solid top.

That idea of using two buckets is great! Shannon, no spacers between the tile and the countertop?..Just wondering, that's all.

@HouseImprovements

3 жыл бұрын

Generally I dont use them there if the counter is flat. That joint gets sealed later with silicone/caulking

@javierayala1739

3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements I appreciate your feedback. Thanks!

getting ready to grout my back splash, Mine is uneven. It is glass and stone tiles. I sealed the stone tiles before I hung them. I am just worried about grouting the unevenness of them. Any suggestions?

@HouseImprovements

9 жыл бұрын

If there is a smaller area you can start with, I would start there.That will give you a small area to begin and help build your confidence. Only grout as much area as you can easily wipe and wash to keep up with the drying time. Start with a smaller area than you think you should and then see how you make out. The unevenness is nothing you can really fix at this point without removing and replacing them. You should be fine, it really is not that hard to work with.

@jenniferkrouse2290

9 жыл бұрын

HouseImprovements yeah they are supposed to be uneven. that is how it is. I also have one or two I would like to replace one is glass the other is stone. both chipped off part of it when I was cleaning the mastic out of between the grout lines :( . Is there an easy way to break them loose and replace before I start grouting? Thanks

@Justsayinbruh

9 жыл бұрын

your suppose the seal the stone before grouting? what did you use? b/c i also just installed my stone and glass, ready to grout tmrw

You said glass tiles. Should we use a sanded grout or not on glass?

@HouseImprovements

4 жыл бұрын

If you use the Mapei QC grout like I did here it will be fine on glass tiles if you are using something else you will want to see their manufacture recommendations

What's the brand of grout you're using??

@HouseImprovements

8 жыл бұрын

Mapie or Color max I believe

@timothyhovater3142

7 жыл бұрын

caragirlnow

Where do you dump the dirty water?

@HouseImprovements

2 ай бұрын

I dump it in the alley if i can or on gravel drive way. If you dump it in a sink or toilet you leave a residue that takes a lot of work to get off (if you can) and dumping on the street can leave a stain as well.

Hello. I just had my backsplash done and there is grout residue stuck into the tiles(gold-patterned leaf design). The guy said that vinegar will remove the grout from the tile, but it's not coming out. All it's doing is turning the grout dark only to look white again. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you.

@HouseImprovements

8 жыл бұрын

The tile guy should be fixing that for you IMO. There are some grout haze cleanup products ,I'm not sure any of them really work great though.

How do you cut those tiles?

@proverbs2life

6 жыл бұрын

Jenny M a very expensive tile cutter...rent one at Home depot or something

@hardcandy7112

5 жыл бұрын

Diamond blade with a grinder ,cost $50 but you can used it for many other thing , good to have .

I have a man crush on Shannon.

Sanded grout?

@HouseImprovements

9 жыл бұрын

This grout was a urethane grout. if you are using standard grouts then sanded for grout lines that are 1/8" - 1/2" unless your tiles are really easily scratched. Non sanded grout for grout lines 1/8" or smaller.

quite unusual to see a backsplash of that height, looks odd

@Gregman420

5 жыл бұрын

I know, right? 1 foot sections all around.

It would of looked better if you would of went all the way up to the cabinets with the tile..

Glue showing and air pockets galore Rip it out and do it again

It look cheap when you install backsplash only halfway up the wall. Why would you do that???

@TimeToBeKind

8 жыл бұрын

This isn't my project but perhaps I can answer your question. It all depends on the customers preference and funds. You right though, it looks too empty, it needed a full backsplash. It had to be a money issue.

Do you always work wearing socks

@3GSPsMT

3 жыл бұрын

Canadian culture calls for removing your shoes when you enter someone’s home. ☺️