Two inch ceramic tile is frequently used on shower floors, kitchen backsplashes and decorative wall spaces. These small tiles come pre-mounted on mesh backing to make their installation easier, with their grout lines pre-set.
Because of the mesh, nearly all two inch ceramic tiles require the use of sanded grout to help fill their joints. With 36 tiles in a square foot, two inch tiles also require more grout per installation than larger tiles do. Despite these characteristics, two inch tiles can be grouted in a similar fashion to other ceramic tiles.
Instructions
1. Pour dry, into a large bucket. Determine the amount of water required for the amount of grout on the grout packaging. Slowly begin adding the water, stopping frequently to scrape down the sides of the bucket with a trowel. Humidity in the air may affect the grout; stop mixing and adding water when the grout resembles smooth peanut butter in texture.
2. Use a flexible grout float to scoop up some sanded grout and transfer it onto the two inch ceramic tiles. Hold the handle of the float so the flat rubber surface is meets the tiles at a 45 degree angle.
3. Push the float over the two inch tiles to direct the grout between them. Move the float from multiple directions to ensure that the multiple grout joints in the tiles are adequately filled. Hold the float at a more vertical angle to scrap the grout from one section to another, and press the float flat toward the tiles to move the grout into the joints.
4. Wait at least 10 minutes for the grout to begin to dry. Soak a grout sponge in water and squeeze out as much excess water as possible. Rub the sponge in small circles over the two inch ceramic tiles to remove excess grout from their surface. Rinse the sponge frequently in clear water and continue cleaning the tiles until no grout remains on the surface. The grout in the joints will continue to dry for three weeks; avoid walking on the grout or getting it wet for 24 hours.
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