How To Grout Backsplash Edges: Proper Procedure Of Grouting The Edges Of A Tile Backsplash

Proper Procedure Of Grouting The Edges Of A Tile Backsplash

Grouting the tiles is one of the final procedures in backsplash tiling. Although you can apply grout to the back splash's edges, it will eventually chip and split. The grout would be vulnerable to deterioration because it is not entirely encircled by tiles. Instead, use silicone caulk to seal the backsplash' edges, making sure to use a caulk that matches the backsplash' overall grout color. It will stay longer and have the same appearance as grout.

Step 1: Protect Wood Or Painted Walls

Painter's tape should be wrapped completely around the backsplash edges where they meet a countertop, cabinet, or bare wall. This prevents grout from staining paint, stucco, or wallpaper on wood or painted walls and guards against water damage while removing the grout.

Step 2: Use Pre-mixed Grout Or Mix The Grout

For the simplest application, use pre-mixed grout or mix the grout in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Scoop up some grout by dipping the grout float's tip into the grout container. Apply this to the spaces between the backsplash tiles and into the gap between the tile edges where the backsplash stops against a countertop, cabinet, or an unobstructed wall, and then tape.

Step 3: Scrape Excess Grout From The Surface And Edges

To remove extra grout from the surface and edges, use the float. Give the grout at least 15 to 20 minutes to set up in the joints. By simply feeling a joint's surface with your finger, you can determine whether it is ready. Give the grout extra time if it sticks. It doesn't have to stick for you to continue.

Step 4: Lightly Smooth The Joints Between Tiles

Cold water should be put in a bucket. Use cold water instead because warm water causes the grout to harden excessively quickly, which can lead to cracking. Utilize a sponge that has been dampened to remove excess off the back splash's tile face as well as to lightly smooth the joints between tiles. Use a circular motion, and rinse your sponge frequently.

Step 5: Remove The Outer Margins And Inner Corners Of The Grout Lines

To properly remove the outer margins and inner corners of the grout lines, use the margin trowel's L-shaped outside tip/corner. Carry out this procedure in the inside corners where the backsplash meets the countertop, the underside of the cabinets, and the outside edge where the grout fills in the small space between the tile's edge and the wall against the tape.

Step 6: Wash The Entire Surface With A Sponge And Water

In order to guarantee that the joints are smooth, wash the entire surface with a sponge and water, paying special attention to the inside joints and outside edges up against the tape. Apply pressure, but not too much, since this will cause the grout to come out. Use the face joints, as well as the edges and inside corners' joints, diagonally. After you're done washing, carefully remove the tape away to finish grouting.