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Grouting Tile From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-207

Things are really coming along. Amy and Sean grout the new tile.

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	The bathroom was anything but kid friendly...
	with countertops too high and decor too drab, the space was in need of an uplift.
	When the work was complete, this bathroom was changed...
	to a room any child would love!

Materials:

Wall Tile

Laser level
3/16 in. V-notch trowel
Scraper
Wet saw
Safety gloves and glasses

Building Tile Frame

Pencil
Table saw
Construction adhesive
Clamps

Hanging Wallpaper

Utility knife
Scissors
Flat edge
Laser level
Natural sponge

Grouting Tile

Float
Sponge
Rubber gloves

Grouting Tile

1. Mix up the grout, adding more or less water until the mix is the consistency of peanut butter (figure A). Let it sit, or slake, for 10 minutes before use.

2. Using a float, apply the grout. Draw the float across the tiles at a 45-degree angle (figure B). For the glass accent tiles, use your hands to spread the grout (figure C).

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

Figure D

3. With a wet sponge, wipe away the excess grout, drawing the sponge across the tile at a 45-degree angle (figure D).

RESOURCES :

Wallpaper
Model Number: B2853P2805242
Color: "Underwater Fantasy"
Brand Name: Blonder
Website: www.hirshfields.com
Retailer: Hirshfields Decorating Center
725 Second Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: 1-612-377-3910
Contact: Mark Masica, 1-952-927-4649

Matte 4-1/4 x 4-1/4
Model Number: 61
Color: Designer White
Brand Name: American Olean

Cascade Series Glass Tile
Model Number: AG002
Color: Glacier Blue
Brand Name: Carter Glass
Website: www.rubbletile.com
Retailer: Rubble Tile
6001 Culligan Way
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Phone: 1-800-682-3803
Contact: Skip Matthews, VP Operations, 1-952-697-3209

Hand-Painted Tile
Where Available: Paint Your Plate
Manufacturer: Paint Your Plate
5009 France Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Phone: 1-612-929-6666
Contact: Arlie Alford, 1-612-929-6666