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Post by DIYDafty on Mar 20, 2021 23:46:19 GMT
SKIP FIRST FEW POSTS TO THE PHOTOS
How to grout a wall twice
I enjoy wasting my time so I followed the procedure below:
1/ Make sure you have almost enough grout left to finish your area
2/ Mix up the grout nice and thin so it goes further - water is cheaper than grout!
3/ Apply as sparingly as possible
4/ Spend absolutely ages on each tile line so that you reduce grout wastage to a minimum
5/ Follow the usual sponging procedure and clean up
6/ Next day realise the weak grout has shrunk right back into the wall and you need to buy some more
7/ Do it all over again but this do it properly with plenty of thick grout to spread quickly everywhere before cleaning off.
Job Done!
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 21, 2021 0:42:34 GMT
You can’t
It won’t bind
Solution, dig out & redo
Lesson - Do it right the first time & don’t try to save pennies!
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Post by battle1066 on Mar 21, 2021 16:47:53 GMT
You can’t It won’t bind Solution, dig out & redo Lesson - Do it right the first time & don’t try to save pennies! I agree, just once right, a full joint to max depth - thin coats just flake off. |
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Post by DIYDafty on Mar 22, 2021 16:33:43 GMT
You can’t It won’t bind Solution, dig out & redo Lesson - Do it right the first time & don’t try to save pennies!I agree, just once right, a full joint to max depth - thin coats just flake off. Definitely. |
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Post by joinerjohn on Mar 26, 2021 20:10:46 GMT
I don't mind doing tiling, but absolutely hate grouting. Having said that we've decided to replace our kitchen wall tiles soon. Going to buy those "metro " wall tiles so it looks similar to a plain bond brickwork pattern.
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Post by DIYDafty on Mar 26, 2021 21:43:20 GMT
I don't mind doing tiling, but absolutely hate grouting. Having said that we've decided to replace our kitchen wall tiles soon. Going to buy those "metro " wall tiles so it looks similar to a plain bond brickwork pattern. Apart from this messup above, I normally don't mind grouting. Quite nice cleaning it off and seeing how it looks. Shame you don't live close by. I'd happily do your grouting in exchange for some tiling  |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 27, 2021 6:56:44 GMT
I don't mind doing tiling, but absolutely hate grouting. Having said that we've decided to replace our kitchen wall tiles soon. Going to buy those "metro " wall tiles so it looks similar to a plain bond brickwork pattern. I just did mine in white with light grey grout   |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 27, 2021 6:59:19 GMT
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Post by DIYDafty on Mar 27, 2021 13:16:16 GMT
Looks nice Rocky.
Will the extractor cover the thin sliver at the top?
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 27, 2021 15:19:06 GMT
Looks nice Rocky. Will the extractor cover the thin sliver at the top? Thanks No mate. I’m leaving it as it is as the top chimney piece makes it look shit. |
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Post by DIYDafty on Mar 27, 2021 15:51:36 GMT
Did you put in the rest of the kitchen as well? Great job I would say. Maybe I'll post up mine some time but can't compete on worktops as I used the cheap laminate and you used a stone one? At least all my electrics have been finished |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 27, 2021 16:14:50 GMT
Did you put in the rest of the kitchen as well? Great job I would say. Maybe I'll post up mine some time but can't compete on worktops as I used the cheap laminate and you used a stone one? At least all my electrics have been finished My mate did most of it with me ‘assisting’. It took us just under 3 days then I tiled. The worktops are quartz. I’m pleased with it. I spent more because it’s where I live so I didn’t mind. |
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Post by battle1066 on Mar 27, 2021 19:08:19 GMT
If the rest of the house matches the kitchen you've done yourself proud Rocky.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Mar 28, 2021 6:28:12 GMT
If the rest of the house matches the kitchen you've done yourself proud Rocky. Thanks. I’ve done my best. It’s not perfect but that’s ok. It’s home until I die I think. I’ve still got 7 internal doors to fit & then they need painting which will be really boring. |
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Post by woodbine66 on Mar 28, 2021 12:01:53 GMT
Yes, nice job, Rocky. Good choice to go with grey grout. Unlike white, it doesn't get discoloured and grey stays the same colour as when it's new.
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