How to Avoid a Grouting Mistake - MAPEI Ultracolor Plus FA Grout Secret Tip

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Should DIYers avoid this product? Maybe not.. These tips could save your tile job.
From a Mapei rep: "If it set up that fast you most likely used a high-speed drill mixer- low-speed is required. When you whip too much air into the mix it sets it up very fast. Warm water will also set it up quicker- we always recommend cool and very cold if possible."
Also check out ‪@HomeRenoVisionDIY‬ for his take on this product: • This Grouting Mistake ...
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@scotennis609 3 месяца назад

I would have done everything WRONG today, before watching your video. THANK YOU!!!

@mitchellh6885 26 дней назад

As a DYI guy who will be using this exact grout tomorrow, thanks for the heads up because I was going to use my mixer but now it will be done by hand, thank you sir

@iamruseriousnow516 2 года назад

Doug, i appreciate the fact that you are not afraid to show the good with the bad that you experience in your endeavors. Its great that you do because you find the solution and share with us. Thank you guys for sharing. We love you.

@jeremynielsen4353 5 месяцев назад

For real. True sign of a good person. You rock. I'm about to use this grout on my GFS parents laundry room as a first timer. This saved me.

@daveandrade4040 10 месяцев назад

Wow. This is why I watch videos other than what the manufacturers post. You may have just saved me and a lot of other people with this video. Appreciate you for this!

@joyceholdeman5432 2 года назад

I really like that tile with the dark grout. You might think its terrible now but I think it's going to grow on you. Cheers!

@DonBMW 5 месяцев назад

Just used this stuff and mixed it manually. Had at least 45 minute working time. Started w a small amount of cool water and mixed in a small bucket by hand. My repair was perfect.

@ADUSEI6111 2 месяца назад

When mixing did jus follow instructions on the back?

@DonBMW 2 месяца назад

@@ADUSEI6111 Basically. If a small repair. Mix about 1/2 cup of water and maybe a teaspoon of the grout mix. It won’t easily mix together. So stir stir stir. Then add more powder and stir stir stir until it’s the consistency of toothpaste.

@ADUSEI6111 2 месяца назад

@@DonBMW Awesome, thank you

@gaylkirkpatrick7128 2 года назад

That Floor is gorgeous! Thank you for explaining the proper mixing technique to use!

@andrewellis6070 2 месяца назад

It’s a similar thing with plaster of Paris. I recently installed fibrous plaster cornice and by watching various tutorials I learned that key to successful installation is mixing the plaster of Paris adhesive, use only cold water and very slow mixing process to provide a longer work-time.

@desertgal_5042 2 года назад

That is a beautiful tile! 💕💕 I have been waiting for the installation. So glad you are ok with it. I would be on my knees for hours with a dremel tool smoothing out high spots and pits. Then restaining the grout 😂😂😂. It does look beautiful though. I can see why you picked out that tile. I love all the antique looks you have chosen. Happy renovating 💕💕

@davidparker8475 28 дней назад

Very helpful. I spread this grout today. I barely had time to spread and clean. Amazingly he grout was very loose when I started, I'm guessing I had just 35 minutes. And was it work! Every single grout job from past was the most pleasing work of the job. This time....the most frustrating! I don't think I'll take the risk using this "FA" type going forward. Again thank you for sharing.

@debramackinnon8094 2 года назад

Doug and Ashley! Thanks for the update. I am glad you figured out what happened. The tile is beautiful. Keep doing you!

@FITZIEBLUE 2 года назад

the good, the bad and the ugly; thanks for showing it all. Actually? I think the bathroom floor looks great. I love the tiles and in the up close share they shine and show their lovely subtle colors. Anyway, nice save, and thanks for the tip on that grout's quirk.

@charlene5461 2 года назад

Love your "detective work" and reaching out to the company for answers. I did an "easy🤔" tile job with 1'×1' tiles over a very large area once. "Once" being the key word!😆 I have steered away from any tile work since. It turned out really good but it was a lot of hard work,(400 sq. ft.).You have done an awesome job on all your tile jobs, even the bathroom that gave you a fit!! I think it looks awesome!! Thanks for the info for any future DIYers doing tile! This is very good information!! Have a blessed weekend!

@sallyhover8173 2 года назад

Well I’m glad y’all are ok now. I still think the floor is beautiful! The instructions are definitely deceiving though. Carry on young family and God bless y’all!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🇺🇸

@dianeblack8849 2 года назад

that was super interesting..at least the company knew what the problem could be and it turned out to be the case..another lesson learned..going forward..you're doing a great job

@ltsplace3301 2 года назад

Great follow up. Glad you got to the bottom of that. Lookin good!

@dorenenagy564 2 года назад

Oh i thank you for telling us what you found out, I will remember that and tell my sons. They are the ones who will be laying more tile. Yours looks great, but I know the feeling when you aren't satisfied with the job.

@masspyro5167 2 года назад

You guys are still doing a fine job. And thank you for full transparency on everything you do. Love your channel...

@carolannbolinger3795 2 года назад

Doug thank you for sharing. They need to put on the bag not to use a drill on high speed. You guys did a beautiful job. Looks great 😊

@rockreader4298 2 года назад

Doug and Ashley, Bless your hearts for your never-give-up attitude toward getting the best results. Your cup will always be half full, not half empty, because of your positive outlook toward all situations. Thank You Both. This vid is sure to help many people. ( :

@RXRSawdustStation 2 года назад

Happy to see it was figured out. You couldn't add a 'skim coat' on the grout? Fill in the low spots? I hope the manufacturer makes it more clear. Thank you all for your work!

@jayinla310 2 года назад

For everyone I am glad you figured out what wemt wrong. I have never heard of that happening with any grout/morter product. However this is a new product and the instructions should have warned you about that on the package. Espcially since it shows mixing with a drill.

@kimberlyrichardson8980 2 года назад

None of us are perfect Doug! My husband and I love to watch you, Ashley, Belle and Maverick to see how you are progressing with your complete remodel of this house and property! You all work very hard and no one can say you’re quitters! The work you are doing is labor intensive, but my husband wanted to remind you to not leave the roof too long before epithet the metal on it. Please all of you be careful and God Bless You!🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻

@char8272 2 года назад

Makes sense. Glad you figured it out, but they should certainly have that information written in large font on the packaging.

@MsJet1 2 года назад

Only you will see the imperfections. It looks good from a distance and the tile is beautiful. Good thing to share with your viewers. If it were me I would try a dremel sanding drum to smooth out the bumps. It would be tedious, but when might be worth trying in an inconspicuous area.

@kerryevans7413 2 года назад

Thanks for the update on the tile grout. I was very baffled why it setup so fast. When you used the same on the other tile. And now we know, no high speed mixing.

@vestafairie 2 года назад

would you consider a 2nd layer of grout to fill in the missing spots, or is this a ridiculous suggestion?

@kathygirlygirl4109 2 года назад

I LOVE this tile! Yeah it's a bit lumpy but what's a home without character? I think it's beautiful!

@theresamilne4577 2 года назад

You are a super sleuth! Your experience and findings will benefit someone. I think your floor is beautiful.

@deboralintner6223 2 года назад

You have probably saved many a person from making the same mistake, thank you.🌻

@santiagome26 Год назад

I was just about to mix the same grout with my drill and watched this. Thank you !!

@02271953me 2 года назад

That floor, despite all the grout issues, turned out so attractive! Really nice.

@what1dreamt 2 года назад

Mystery solved. I love the floor, I think it looks great, even though it was a headache. Love your channel so much.

@Acxodarksun 6 месяцев назад

Both great tips, that ultracolor fa plus is some tricky stuff. Always use cold clean water, you don't wait for it to temper like regular grout or mortar. I do mix with a mixer but just until it's incorporated.

@CP-in1oe Год назад

Literally just bought this product this morning....as well as a high speed mixer for the drill. Thanks for the heads-up!

@stephaniechavez9422 2 года назад

reminds me of making pudding with my mixer. add cold milk and mix it until it thickens and sets. so what they said about your high speed mixer sounds reasonable to me! glad you sorted it out.

@bryanc2685 2 года назад

Life saver...! Thanks Doug, as I was warned about this product but the color I wanted for grout I could only find with this type. I do my own tiling, but it is not my friend. I will hand mix as you have forewarned against the drill, fingers crossed... THANKS, your time and words are appreciated!

@bkbk-x3v Месяц назад

God bless you my man. I am grouting bathroom floor tomorrow. I was so worried about grout drying out. They say this is for the pros not the DIYers. Non sense you've got the aswer. I am confident now that I can do the job. Thanks to you man.(Mapei added speed of 350 rpm. eventhough the speed is specified people may ignore it))

@SteelPenny67 2 года назад

I'm glad you found out what happened, I saw a video from Stud Pack that they stated the same thing with their's and I didn't even correlate it

@nicoleengel4977 Год назад

Wow, saved me! I’m getting ready to grout with this product. 🤞hoping with your suggestion I’m in good shape

@carriebishop8838 2 года назад

Thank you for the update. I also wondered why you had difficulty on a product you had previously used. Thank you for all the tips, I'm looking forward to the next time you use this grout.

@tannerbeverley26 3 месяца назад

so glad I watched this prior to grouting today

@boomcity4942 Год назад

Two thumbs up for being humble.

@madelineo Месяц назад

So glad I watched this video. Was about to use this stuff with my drill mixer. Hand-spun it is! THANK YOU

@abimaheldelpilarcordova5500 2 года назад

I said it before that manufacturers sometimes make claims of their products that are not 100 % accurate as in your case, they tell you to mix by hand but put a high speed drill in the packaging, you are doing a great job even when the instructions are not so precise. 👍

@billiehanson3686 2 года назад

You will notice it but literally no one else will at all - looks beautiful!

@johnbarney5787 Год назад

You probably just SAVED me! I was just about to use a mixer. THANK YOU!

@jerrygarcia2612 6 месяцев назад

Wow, so glad I saw your video before I mixed the grout. I was about to make the same mistake. Thank you for sharing. You floor looks great to me.

@asigridpreiser4970 2 года назад

Doug, you and Ashley, have done a great job! I was so sad for you all because you have worked so very hard and doing your best on each job. Still looks beautiful and as you said you won't be laying on the bathroom floor to inspect. (I think the grout company should send compensation since their instructions are false and they show using a mixer and not by hand.)

@MarihuanaECTOSPASM Год назад

this is one of the best videos on youtube, i didn't have this problem myself but it's really nice knowing to avoid this

@kayriggleman5196 2 года назад

Thanks for letting us know about your tile job. It is a shame about what y'all went through. But the tile is still beautiful

@woodrowmuse8437 2 года назад

Still a great job after a bath rug no one will notice! That close up of the tile showed the beautiful tile! Great video Doug!

@MrSparkymike1 3 месяца назад

Thanks for making this video! I was handed a bag of MAPEI grout at the L L Local L L home store, but am not a professional grout or tile man. I would have used a high speed mixer as shown on the bag as well, but I thought to myself, let's see if there are any tips or hinderances in using this grout, your video has just saved me a lot of angst and frustration! Thank YOU!!!

@dianakay2481 2 года назад

Very pretty. I’d be so happy with that tile.

@mnwhit1 2 года назад

I’m glad you found the reason for the fast setting. The floor looks great and as you said no one is going to be on their knees looking at the grout

@l.5127 2 года назад

The beauty of life is that we never stop learning. Thanks Doug, blessings to you and your family 🙏💕

@InvisibleCitizen 2 года назад

I mix large amounts of grout and think set with a mixer on a variable speed drill motor but I make sure to mix with very low rpm! Your video should truly help many DIYers.

@reneeramey3615 2 года назад

Oh my goodness I love the floor! I myself really love it! It’s beautiful ❤️

@ritarevell7195 2 года назад

I appreciate the follow up with what went wrong. The tiles look awesome and while the grout is not perfect, I promise no one will get down and study it using a magnifying glass. Bless you!

@audreyg50 2 года назад

Your floor fits into the rustic look of the house. It looks really good to me.

@SirHumano97 4 месяца назад

What a life saver. I picked up this grout by mistake and decided to keep it because it's "better"... I would have definitely mixed it with a highspeed drill. Thanks!

@BigDreamsTinyBudget 2 года назад

Thanks so much for updating and telling us why. I plan to do a tile shower soon. Guess I'll be mixing by hand lol

@sharongriffith7505 10 месяцев назад

Don't worry, it looks very nice and the rough grouting just gives it character.

@greghight954 2 месяца назад

It’s a great grout and worth learning how to use it. Thanks for the info!

@jg769 Год назад

I’m getting to use this product tomorrow. I’m glad I saw this video! I was planning to mix it with a drill like the package shows. I’ll be hand mixing instead!

@julieofidaho 2 года назад

I was focused on the nice clean tile (good job, Ashley) so at first I didn’t even notice the pits in the grout, until you pointed it out. At least you know the cause of the problem. It is beautiful tile.

@donnabuckner2787 2 года назад

The tile looks beautiful love the color.

@logannewman7141 2 года назад

Just to smooth everything out, I’d mix another bag of grout and float it again. I hate that this happened but am so grateful you share so much information!

@texnewf1968 Год назад

Thankyou for sharing, had a very similar experience. Found their data sheet online showing to use a mixer no more than 350 rpm.

@trishabanks942 2 года назад

Doug I appreciate your honesty showing good and bad with diy as well as products!! This why I’ve stayed watching your channel :) hi to Ashley, Bella and Maverick🙏🙋‍♀️

@waterlooboy 2 года назад

Happy that you stand behind the mistake! Way to go Doug!!

@angiebryant750 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing that information. I never would have thought about that. The floor is still pretty. Hugs and love from Mississippi ❤️

@christinebeardon7416 2 года назад

Nice that the manufacturers got back in-touch! But they shouldn't put a picture of a electric drill in the picture definitely gives you the impression you can use one and No mention of mixing it at a slow speed or by hand! Glad you got it sorted and thank you for posting this info! Love your videos!

@alpinam3 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for video You just saved me from disaster and I'm sure many others

@johng9562 2 года назад

Thanks Doug ~ I'm just about to use the same grout and was going to follow the instructions in using a drill to mix it, but you saved me some frustration ~ thanks.

@MaximAvs 2 года назад

Thank you for the tip Doug!! I never would have known otherwise!

@TrumpsGold Год назад

Definitely going to give this a try. I picked up a bag of this after watching your video. I feel confident enough to use this product after watching this video. Thanks for sharing your insights about this product. Keep up the good work!

@philv930 Год назад

Glad I found this video, I. Using this exact brand grout tomorrow after my tiles set. And was going to use my drill to mix it! Thanks for the tip!

@melindareeves58 2 года назад

Hope y'all stay safe with the storm that's on its way to Florida

@luigimarriano 2 года назад

Everything went very fine using that grout mixte. I was affraid using it because Jeff from ODB Ottawa design and built (actualy my hero in DIY tutorial) told that it was drying very fast, you must be two pro guys when applying it. I low down the room temperature to 16 celcius and mixe the grout by hand (even though I didn’t knew that so important tip)! I agree that it should be writen on the bag to not use a high speed drill.

@sylviebarbier9231 2 года назад

You are just exceptionally caring and intelligent people. Thank you for sharing. And the ground, even up close, is absolutely stunning.

@MrTimNed 2 года назад

it looks pretty good Doug. For a bathroom I'd just go with it

@diana7676 2 месяца назад

I just used this grout. It set up in about 10 min by hand mix. 4 cups to 2 cups water for a mosaic tile project .

@deezdezra 7 месяцев назад

I’m so happy you made this video! Folks rarely posts their “mistakes” and so no one else can learn from them 😭

@Butterfly-iz3nm Год назад

Wow what a great video. You are extremely open, transparent, and helpful. The kind of guy that is a true friend to others. At first I was a bit weirded out by the facial hair but it's okay now. You're a real cool guy. And thank God for Ashley! There are many women out there who would never let you live it down and maybe even make you tear it out and do it over again. God bless you and her and I hope your future renovation endeavors come out satisfying and enjoyable.

@johnnierome9239 Год назад

One more good tip. Thanks. I’m doing our kitchen tile now. First-timer. I’ve already learned from some of my mistakes across this kitchen floor. Anyway, I’m getting close to grout time and starting to watch grout tip videos again to gear up before starting. Just bought this very grout today. Appreciate the warning.

@Inkpot786 Год назад

Appreciate it. Happens with certain mortars too if you overmix.

@smallfootprint2961 2 года назад

One of the best things that comes with experience is in giving back. Thank you for passing along this info. It looks good from my vantage point, and it's especially nice that you have a good attitude about it. Good work, Ashley. All that detail work is paying off.

@pama.6410 2 года назад

Soglad you got an answer. It looks beautiful!!!

@jeffneads171 7 месяцев назад

I’m so glad I watched this. Thank you for the word of caution. I will be handmix mine and wiping very closely behind what I spread.

@michaelnance5236 10 месяцев назад

Great video. The mixing speed seems to be the key.

@tracysmith5348 Год назад

I think you have saved my life because I bought a sample size and hand mixed it and did a test for color choice and loved how it looked but got worried when I heard about working time and started to get nervous about using it. You said mix small batches so wondering how small

@diyfferent Год назад

It depends on the size of tiles and how much grout to mix. Small tiles will use a lot of grout compared to large tiles which will use a lot less. But overall, I wouldn't mix more than a half bag at once, just to be safe.

@kathyrobinson8931 2 года назад

Thanks for the update… The tiles are lovely

@jonboultinghouse-dcms4566 8 месяцев назад

Thank you SOOOOO much… I agree with what many others have stated … your willingness to share your issues has saved us so much time and headaches God’s Blessings upon you

@lyndagreenwald3909 2 года назад

I’m so glad you figured out what happened!! The floor looks pretty good, best of all the tiles didn’t get scratched! So, live and learn ❤️

@xanada101 Год назад

Yes! It shows a paddle mixer. I am sooo glad I watched this video first.

@mangomosaics Год назад

That was an uber top tip! Thanks for sharing this! I have always mixed grout in small batches as the pot life of Mapei Ultracolour Plus is 30 mins. I have been tempted to get a mixer bit for my electric drill but watching this video has assured me that I'm okay as I am hand mixing 😉 Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾