How To Grout Brick Wall Tiles

Work slowly and carefully to prevent mortar from getting on the brick face as it s difficult to clean.

How to grout brick wall tiles.

Grouting is not difficult to do well but it is even easier to do poorly. Grouting is the process of filling the spaces in between tiles. Test the flow of the material before you start to make sure it will come out at a controllable consistency begin grouting by running the baker s bag along the joints and slowly squeezing the mortar into the gaps image 2. Always grout the walls first for this how to grout tile project and after they re finished the floor.

To grout wall tiles start by dividing your wall into 3 foot by 3 foot sections so you can work on it before the grout dries. Prepare the walls thoroughly before applying the grout otherwise you might not get the desired color or the grout might crack on the long run. Open the pack of colored grout and try to match its color with the wall tiles in 99 of the cases the dry powder has the same color with the final grout. Then mix your grout until it s smooth and spread it across one section with a trowel.

One key to success is to remember that grout has a limited working time and can dry before you know it if you grout an area that s too large the grout will set up and become difficult to work with or remove. Keep any leftover dry mix for future repairs but make sure to store it in moisture free areas. That ll keep you from messing up a finished floor. I ll outline some of the most popular options below.

Brick walls can be grouted in a number of ways. Concave joints give a sense of forethought and planning and add more of a rustic feel to our brick walls. Apply the grout diagonally across the tile joints to squish the grout into the joints photo 5. Whichever option you choose follow the manufacturer s instructions on how to mix grout.

Most options come in powder form but premixed containers are available as well.