So, how to grout tiles on the floor without getting dirty and endlessly cleaning the floor? The answer is simple - regular wide tape!
It is important here not to be afraid that the tape will stick tightly to the tile or leave sticky marks - this will not happen. Masking tape is much less convenient - the grout dries instantly on it and when the tape is torn off, small crumbs of grout spill out onto the floor. You will have to vacuum or sweep. And since we are trying to save ourselves from unnecessary work and the question of how to clean the grout from the tiles, it is better to take simple tape.
Grouting process
Actually, there is nothing complicated.Grouting tile joints occurs in a standard way: the same consistency of the mortar, the same tools. The only difference is that strips of wide tape are glued along the very edge of the seams.
• It is most convenient to work with two or three tiles at once. Adhesive tape is glued along one line on both sides.
• When the surface is ready, apply the solution to the seam with a spatula. We press the grout well inward along the entire length. Then we move the tool along the seam with a strong movement to remove excess so that the layer of grout is uniform.
• You don't need to grout for very long so that the grout does not have time to set properly. Of course, you should try not to swing the tool too much so that dirt does not get beyond the edges of the “safety” tape.
• When everything is ready, carefully peel off both strips of tape from the edges of the seam.
• As a result, we obtain an almost perfectly flat and clean surface. Random droplets can only be wiped off with a damp sponge once.
Conclusion
Some might say that applying adhesive tape takes a lot of time, but personally, I find it much easier to spend a minute applying tape than to wash the floor several times. Everyone decides for themselves how to grout tiles correctly, but in my case this method made life much easier. I hope this simple tip helps you too!
