If you're going to do a DIY tile job, you'll have to grout it, and that means you have to know how to grout tile and — depending on the type of grout you use — how to mix grout. Not all types of grout need mixing. Acrylic- and urethane-based grouts come premixed and are r...
Mix up a small batch ofLRB/TAV™mixture (Liquid Rubber Base,Thickening Activator) as your ‘thin set’. Many would use a1/4” Notched Trowelor a 1/4” notched tool to evenly distribute the LRB/TAV™ mixture (approx 40 sq ft gal). Set your primed tiles in the LRB/TAV™ mixture...
Mix a batch of mortar in a large bucket containing one part portland cement, two parts masonry sand and enough water to bring the mixture to the consistency of peanut butter. Use an electric drill with a paddle bit to mix the mortar as you add the water to the dry ingredients. Spread t...
Dirty grout is almost an inevitability if left untreated. These quick and easy tips will have your grout looking like as clean as new.
Doing it yourself will cost a fraction of calling in a professional like me to do it. And after you are done you can keep the tools or hire them out to your friends for their grout repair jobs. It’s a win-win so I highly encourage you to try to repair your grout at home yoursel...
Kill Ant Nests: Bring water to a boil, mix in salt to make a strong solution and pour down nest. Repeat over three days (and pour over surrounding area as well to prevent ants from rebuilding in the area). Grout: Mix together with baking soda and vinegar (equal parts) then rub into...
I use this method somewhat a few times a week or to refresh when company may be coming. One thing I do differently is I spray the outside of the toilet with cleaning spray, also toilet cleaner in the bowl & wipe down the outside before doing the bowl & putting the brush under the ...
I use a half gallon jar to make my sole water, but you can use any size jar. If you’re looking for nourishing foods to add to your regimen, giveBroccoli Sproutsa try! Broccoli sprouts are a simple food with powerful health benefits. They’re also a grout source of glucoraphanin, the...
Once the grout is gone, tap the chisel underneath the tile, holding it the lowest possible angle. If you're lucky, the tile will pop right up, but if it breaks, pry up the pieces. Sometimes, when you're removing floor tile set in thinset, you just have to go ahead and break the...
How do you SBR a concrete? Mix 1 part by volume SBR with 1.5 parts fresh Portland cement to produce a stiff grout. Scrub this grout on to the pre dampened concrete or wall. DO NOT allow to dry prior to the application of subsequent layers. ...