How to Grout Tile Floor Like a Pro

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7 жыл бұрын

Learn how to grout a tile floor like a professional. With these tips and techniques you will be an expert tile-grouter in no time!
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0:07 - 0:20 How to Grout Tile
0:21 - 0:37 Choose the Right Grout
0:38 - 0:50 Tools & Materials
0:51 - 1:18 Amount of Grout Needed
1:19 - 1:37 Mixing the Grout
1:38 - 1:58 Fill Joints
1:59 - 3:07 Clean Up
3:08 - 3:41 Remove Grout Haze
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@rjcote45 3 жыл бұрын

When I listen to the few you-tubers like you who share their info quickly, cleanly and effortlessly it makes me wonder why so many are so wordy and boring and slow slow slow. On top of an award for accuracy and quality of your information you deserve another award for clear, succinct, technical communication! Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to listen to you!

@robertbarton7890 2 жыл бұрын

It's so they fit in more advertisements

@jeffx40 Жыл бұрын

They also don't have to edit or plan as much. They just turn on they camera and wing it. I'm surprised those youtubers are so popular, this is way better.

@johngarcia4139 Жыл бұрын

Cause they aren't sure what the hell they're doing this been there

@jimhughes848 Жыл бұрын

If only every DIY video was this well done.

@i3dgearmarine908 10 ай бұрын

That is a great video! Finally somebody who sticks to the points, doesn't say a lot of useless stuff, and keeps it short and sweet. Excellent job. I watched it a couple of times to make sure I had all the points. I've grouted before, but this was a great refresher course.

@OfficialJohnnyNelson 6 жыл бұрын

Decent production (lighting, sound, etc.), good instruction and information, and someone who doesn't just speak out loud but he actually talks to the camera. The video is long enough to cover the basics but not so long that I get bored watching. Good stuff. Color me subscribed.

@crowtservo 6 жыл бұрын

Johnny Nelson Exactly how I feel. I just need some basic instruction and demonstration for how to do grouting and this video nails it.

@masseyn5533 4 жыл бұрын

I agree totally this guy is good..I was left by a tiler with an ungrouted kitchen floor so have to learn how to do it myself This is a very good simple to follow video 🙏🇨🇮😀

@Cvwess Ай бұрын

On point, concise and practical instruction, many thanks!

@bluesage1528 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched several videos. This one is by far the best! Thank you! Now I can start my grouting job

@purp1e61ackt0e 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing more satisfying than a good joint 😌👌

@A2n1nova 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My dad left me to do this as homework before he comes home. I was unsure about how to do this but now I now I can finish the job.

@joshuadickey7221 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, I had tiled way in the past but needed a refresher on grouting. Thanks for the upload.

@ChemioCat Жыл бұрын

Never before have I subscribed to a channel in less than a minute... So much info, so clear, so quickly!!! Great job!!!

@dmniedz 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this informative video! I need to take on grouting my floor tile myself after my contractor installed the tile. I particularly appreciate your explanation of the difference in using sanded and unsanded grout, and also the suggestion of the additive to help repel staining and dirt. I feel confident that I can do this job after your excellent instruction! Thank you!!!

@cayleighwolfbane1736 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the confidence to do this

@stevejacobs2614 2 жыл бұрын

The right technique, the right tools, the right timing. Made my job easy. Thanks!

@JustBeHumbleForLove 10 ай бұрын

If you want to limit haze when grouting, sponge the tile once on each side of the sponge in one direction in a short distance, this way there is hardly any haze, I find it easier, try it out.

@kingdanielthe1st Жыл бұрын

Great video, no nonsense and easy to follow. 1st timer tiling and this helped me so much

@Allaboutthe_paint Жыл бұрын

Followed this method and it worked great! I've grouted many a tile and finally took the time to watch a how to video! 👍🏻

@Dtrainonyourmom Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video. It’s nice to be actually able to see all the steps.

@goldenchild1959 5 жыл бұрын

Great Job! I'm ready to start for the first time

@matthewfales4540 3 ай бұрын

Unbelievable. This video was perfect for me. Thanks!

@GhostFaceRida 3 жыл бұрын

Solid instruction. Thank you!

@joewitous6281 Жыл бұрын

This is a great quick easy to follow instructional video. Thank you!

@juliedurlak 3 ай бұрын

That was awesome thanks heaps from Brisbane Australia! Doing my ensuite grouting tomorrow.

@saltchick4623 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I had a bad memory of my ex doing our bathroom... and ruined it. I was sooo very intimidated to do this I put it off for a week. Did it today and it looks awesome!!! I cannot thank you enough for helping me overcome this ridiculous fear!

@woffolio Ай бұрын

Thanks mate. This really helped me out

@alanjones8781 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the helpful instructions, made the grouting and clean up so much easier than my previous efforts, which I made into a nightmare

@castanedagus Ай бұрын

Good simple and informative video. Thank you. Greetings from Los Angeles

@QuebecTerreaTerre 9 ай бұрын

Great video, great instructions, great attitude. After that I don`t think anything can go wrong ! Thank You !

@christopherdekonstrukt444 Жыл бұрын

I just need to grout a few spots where the tiles will show under the toe kick area of the new base cabinets I built. There was no tile under the old base cabinets. I just laid tile in the void area so the cabinets will sit level. The whole floor eventually will need to be redone; 44' of bad drain line was replaced by previous owner on condition to sell and slab wasn't properly leveled in the places it was repoured. They did a half-ass job on laying down the tile afterwards.

@dougdouglas3945 Ай бұрын

Great video, great information, very helpful. Thanks!

@luxurycarkey7207 5 жыл бұрын

Great video tile looks amazing good job sir

@terradruid1666 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips on removing grout haze! The microfober towel worked way better than the last methods I used previously.

@nickc999 4 жыл бұрын

Great Tips.Thank You!!

@dustysargent1963 3 жыл бұрын

Just did my bathroom. Thanks for the video!

@marksandison3642 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very useful, brief and to the point. I hate videos that go on for more than 5 minutes.

@inigomontoya8943 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you.

@trnfan176 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video. I'm going to be doing my first diy floor tile job in my laundry room 😊

@hippohands 4 жыл бұрын

That is a very informative tutorial video. Thanks, Family Handyman!

@hockeydazed6807 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you Sir!

@sonerozen9511 11 ай бұрын

Thank you..very helpful..God bless you

@roger_is_red Жыл бұрын

Nice short and to the point!

@CzechAvailabilitie 4 жыл бұрын

"A small floor like this bathroom" he says in a palatial bathroom that's the size of an apartment.

@ap4709pk 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@SadAnorak 3 жыл бұрын

Must be an American house. Here in UK we can just fit a bath in.

@dougdouglas3945 Ай бұрын

lmao...I was thinking the same thing

@johnm3946 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@davidprice1908 Жыл бұрын

Boss instructional! Good work, sir!

@eded9742 10 ай бұрын

This video was very helpful !!!!

@seeker6369 4 ай бұрын

Very helpful

@ambassador_in_training 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. It was helpful. Your video was slightly different from the others.

@jasmineortiz6638 2 жыл бұрын

this is perfect thank you. my only question is that bottle you showed in the beginning, do you put it on after its all cleaned and set?

@kristinekoski7345 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for taking the time to make this video, and share some knowledge , plus you should keep making "how to videos " , your really professional and great at explaining the steps .

@w6p7a 3 жыл бұрын

As soon as I heard the intro music, I knew that this was going to be a guy who knows what he’s doing.

@boricuaboy4e 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@nandhinib9692 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@salingsimon9074 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@What2Have4Dinner 6 ай бұрын

The top comment says it all. Thank you so much for this. Hugely appreciated 💪

@zerolabs Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. No nonsense, straight to the point. You earned a new subscriber.

@danclawson668 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Why only 15 comments??? More informative than the 5 other videos I watched. This video told and showed me (a noob DIYer) exactly what I needed to know. The circular motion and medium pressure for initially loosening haze and shaping the joint (and evenly distributing the pigment in all the joints!) was critical--he describes this well. A couple years ago I tiled a small bathroom floor, and wound up with uneven coloring of the joints because I did not know this. Thanks Family Handyman--I'm now a fan.

@mychurchfoundation2802 Жыл бұрын

Very believable

@alwaysaway69 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! To the point. No BS look at me - look at me. The perfect how to ‘grout properly’ and professionally with steps any idiot could follow. Including me.

@chrispatton9178 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@user-fd5qn4zu3k 2 ай бұрын

Notice the platex gloves? These are a big plus.

@falcon26r87 Жыл бұрын

Have to echo some other comments...succinct and informative, with the perfect examples of action shots. Truly well done! GREAT content. Earned a Sub here.

@anonman565 Жыл бұрын

Great vid

@katattack907 Ай бұрын

Thanks, dad! Going to go grout the tile in front of my fireplace now.

@ddawgs18 4 жыл бұрын

What if I just have small spots in different areas. Will it look out of place if I just touch up these areas? Thanks. Great vid!

@PuenteAJ 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@SadAnorak 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome

@carolynjudd4231 Жыл бұрын

Great info. But what about the fact that because some of the tiles are chipped the grout goes into the indentation and makes it appear messy?

@sherryroberts7716 Ай бұрын

I want to install subway station-type tiles on my front porch. It does get rained on sometimes. What should I use as a substrate before I put the tiles down and then grout? Do I need to put on any type of a sealer?

@tweedledeetweedledum3119 7 ай бұрын

What's that bottle of stuff called you put in with the grout

@camco15 4 жыл бұрын

What's the best way to peel up the tile and prep the floor for new tile

@HomeImProveMentHow 6 жыл бұрын

how much higher how much higher than the curbing should you cut your tile

@robertdoyle240 3 ай бұрын

What was the liquid he added before he mixed it was that the white milky liquid to harden the grout?

@Abhiaatahoonjanamat 9 ай бұрын

I have a question if you don';t mind, do you have to spread the grout over the whole tile?

@Sevil2024 5 жыл бұрын

I recently had my tile floor professionally grouted with rows of low points. Should I re grout after first application has set.

@davevanvlerah5167 5 жыл бұрын

I know that this comment is 8 months old, but the answer is no. The new grout will just flake and cause more issues. The only fix is, unfortunately, to remove and replace the spots in the low grout lines. Oh, and if you paid professionals to do it, that's their problem anyway. Peace.

@scottydelt 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting! Great tips and love the production quality. I have one question. You mention to wait 30 minutes before the 1st round of cleanup. This can be dangerous, as the grout that is still sitting on top of the tile can harden substantially in 30 minutes, and be difficult to remove with just a sponge. Shouldn't a sponge cleanup take place immediately after or even simultaneously to grouting the joints, leaving just a haze on the surface of the tiles, then waiting 30 minutes to remove just the haze?

@chrisphillips2277 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same question! Other videos show sponge wipe immediately following application.

@scottydelt 4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisphillips2277 for our bathroom, we learned the hard way that wiping immediately with a wet sponge is necessary. Keep the tiles as clean as you can while grouting. Then, after 30 minutes, the clean up job should be done again but it's much simpler.

@noelmadden1920 3 жыл бұрын

With proper tools grout for 10 minutes then clean in the same order you grouted. No need for second clean if you keep your water changed regularly.

@justice4all997 Жыл бұрын

Question: the tile that's been in the house for the last 50 the grout doesn't crack or chip off ever.. HOWEVER someone install some tile in my house last year and it's cracking already. The floor got wet and it really cracking down. Why is 50 years old grout not cracking at all and 1 year old grout cracking fast?

@sunsetfarmohio8964 Жыл бұрын

So when does the grout boost go on???

@somajeep4x4 Жыл бұрын

What color is that? Doody?

@martingeniz308 2 ай бұрын

I got a very important question. Thats exactly is how I do grout. But the other day someone asked me why I don’t add sealer. I was like idk. Now I’ve been thinking what kind of sealer is it that I have to use. Does anyone know what kind I gotta use?

@bwhasse 4 ай бұрын

What a chad

@Ukraine_Rocks-OK 3 жыл бұрын

Deep voice. Only true professionals work in white denim - I'm all mess when doin it

@surfrider71 3 жыл бұрын

Joey CoCo Diaz Sent Me Here!!!

@ProArch 4 ай бұрын

Great tutroial. Sadly that tile choice has already been replaced.

@jasonlara Жыл бұрын

Why not use a sponge mop? Why do you need to be on your hands and knees?

@randelrobbins1408 Жыл бұрын

ASMR

@noelmadden1920 3 жыл бұрын

This method would take all day to do. That floor should take no more than an hour. Grouting boxes are relatively cheap and require only one rub of the sponge to clean the floor.

@JoeShepardsLife 3 жыл бұрын

Funny how all the people just assume someone knows what they're doing because they posted a video about it. But he misses key points that no one else caught on to except for me considering I've done over 100,000 square foot of tile.

@garync3810 2 жыл бұрын

Care to share those key points that he missed?

@JoeShepardsLife 2 жыл бұрын

@@garync3810 this guy it's definitely an amateur. You know there's so many different errors that can go wrong with grouting and he doesn't tell anybody any of them. He doesn't mention nothing about adding too much water to the grout will cause the grout to lose all of its color, nothing about if the grout is too thick it will crack and fall out of the joints, nothing about vacuuming out your joints because if it's full of dirt the grout will come out of them, nothing about what type of grout to use because most grout is junk. Doesn't tell you about the different kinds of grout like fast setting grout, doesn't mention nothing about what kind of tile, if the tile is a porous tile you never want to spread the grout across the entire tile because you will ruin your entire floor. So this guy is obviously an amateur at best. I've seen guys like this screw so many tile jobs up it's not funny. It's not just as easy as mixing the grout and spreading it on the floor. When you're trying to give somebody a demonstrative video You're supposed to add all of these different types of info into the video so you can teach someone who's never done it before. Someone who's never done tile before would be lucky to accomplish the job properly by listening to this video, unless they're using 50 cent per square foot tile like he's doing on an investor house where they don't care how the end product looks. Then this video would be fine. You don't just tell somebody who's never drove a car "just jump in and hit the gas. Idiot