Just yesterday I grouted my first backsplash using bagged grout. Wish I had seen this first. Live, watch, and learn. You have given me some helpful tips for next time.
Fun story: the guy that did the tile in my bathroom did good with the shower walls, but within 3 days, I started having some loose tiles and peeling grout. 6 months later majority of the tiles on my floor are loose. I’ve definitely never done flooring a day in my life, but from what I’ve gathered, I don’t think he “buttered” the tile while applying it. So here I am trying to make my life easier by applying fix a floor under all of these tiles and bought premixed grout to regrout. I’d just pull all the tile up, but I’ve already got my toilet installed and this is my only bathroom. Lol. I’m going to have to do 2 long tiles at a time so I can still use my bathroom. Anyways, you’ve made this look pretty easy and I can’t wait to start! I’m glad you showed how to remove haze and timings because I was a little confused about when/how to clean and dehaze. I always heard not to use premixed grout, but I want this diy fix to go pretty quick and simple because I have plenty of other diy projects to do in this old house.
Enjoyed your story 😀 same here as far as I was look8ng for a way to speed up my tile project given all the 9ther home projects I had haha. Pre-mix done right, is definitely a time saver
Thank you so much for this video. I was so afraid to use this grout on our peel and stick groutable tile after reading the reviews. My floor looks amazing and you are awesome. 😊
@teddiazjr.6223 thanks! Cure time is about 10 minutes to be able to wipe down and fully cure I believe was 24 hours, you should be able to see the exact cure time on that packaging of the pre mix you decide to purchase
I typically only add a sealer in high traffic areas or areas prone to get wet. I'll admit glitter might be tough with premix given how stiff it is, I would do a test batch and try it out. Sounds like a cool idea!
@EngineeredMojo so the finish product is supposed to appear different? It's not smooth that it's dry it is rough looking in the grout lines this is normal?
@mom2blessings_sadie it should look like standard grout, it will have some texture. It won't be smooth like a sealant, but shouldn't be uneven and clumpy
Try to impress my wife build new kitchen tiles using premix grout, turned out suck my wife now think I didn’t know what the fuck I was doing everything look beautiful up until I apply this premix shooting grout on look like shit , so regretted bought this product
I watched a bunch of how to videos on grouting and this one was the simplest, easiest to understand and most helpful one by far! My backsplash (first time tiling ever) turned out great! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Thank you so much for this video. I watched a lot of other grouting videos but was still too intimidated and confused to do it. Yours was so clear and I also appreciate that you didn’t take half the day saying it! Also appreciated the tools list. Just subscribed. You are a keeper.
😀 thanks for the thoughtful response, really helps when developing future videos. Glad the video provided the necessary confidence in your upcoming project, good luck! I know it will turn out well
Thank you for getting straight to the point. Great instructional with very helpful tips. I also appreciate your candor mentioning you thought the product was garbage, but it was your approach! It's a great reminder that the tool is only as good as the person using it.
I try to be as straight forward as I can on these videos. I'm a DIYer, not a professional 😅 so I try not to come off as knowing everything. Appreciate the feedback on the video and thoughtful comment!
Hey even pros can learn a new thing or two as they go! Thanks for the response. I'm just about to start grouting and I am rewatching your video to make sure I get it right. Have a fantastic day!
I liked this. Good tip the 2 buckets you mentioned and keep areas small and manageable. I'm going premix. Had a friggin nightmare with mixed powder and left it in too long. Gotta try and patch up the rough grouting. Any tips.. Do I just go over it using your method? 😊
I would try to use a Dremel tool to route the old grout out if able. If not, it wouldn't hurt to go over with the premix in a small area to see how well it adheres to the existing grout. Appreciate the time you took to comment and share your story!
@@EngineeredMojo Thanks. I'm gonna go over the rougher grout with a light coating of the premix doing it with the short end of the grout float.. I cannot have the same disaster on other 3 walls or I'll be a crying man. 😢 I was so upset at first. Gutted!
Jusy yesterday i bought this same grout for my kitchen i made a mess Lucky i did a small area, glad to have found your video i will try again mayby i will come an expert😅
This particular project I did not. If the grout is not in a high traffic or wet environment, I don't bother to seal. I don't have a video on sealing grout, but there are a few quality ones on RU-vid I've watched in the past.
@EngineeredMojo Thanks I'm repairing a shower just two loose tiles and a soap dish with a larger tile. I got a not-so-chap sealer... I didn't know if I was doing some overkill here but seems like I'll go ahead and just do a whole seal coat on the shower walls, as it's all fairly aged.
I am new to grouting. I have to regrout my bathroom. I decided on pre-mix. I watched utube videos. When I went to grout for the first time (last night). I ended up with my own method created out of responding to my own work. In the end I am doing the same things as shown in this video. Seems we arrived at the same process. One thing I will try, from this video, is applying more grout than I have been. I have been taking too long I think because I am really finessing it. I will try more course application.
If your tile grout is in a high traffic area or exposed to moisture/water I would. I usually wait a few days to let grout set than apply the sealer. If those environment conditions don't apply, I usually skip the sealer part
Haha, that's whatsup man. Always cool to come across someone I know in real life on the random on here. Good luck with your project! Home diy stuff never ends lol
I started my project with a pre-mixed grout adhesive, testing it in a corner. It was very gritty, and did not match the existing, since I am doing repair--not a complete regrouting. Why is it so hard to find pre-mixed unsanded grouts? Does it have any particular properties that make it harder to work with? Thanks for all the great, common sense tips!!
It's definitely not the easiest to work with given it sets so fast compared to bagged. How long ago was the existing grout installed? I know I've done a deep clean of grout lines to get them to match better with new I am putting in
I've lived here over 40 years. It's a hodge podge of bad, crooked tiling, cracks, and discoloration. I've cleaned the grout lines, removed, and sawed down, filled large gaps with the pre-mixed, sanded, and cleaned with Aqua Mix NanoScrub, it's a water soluble cream polish-- that did an amazing job, making everything bright white with a high gloss on the tile and the ancient porcelain tub. Most of my prep work is nearly finished, and will be ready to test out the unsand the grout with a few of your tips...
You only have seal it if you want to waterproof it. Fusion grout is made by the same company, same colors and doesn't have to be sealed. the cost is double though.
🙂 I'm definitely realizing that. I appreciate the confidence as well. I got them out, and the grout in. It does actually look pretty good so far. Thank you again for your advice. As well as your encouraging words!
Timeline for drying is wayyyy off. Regrouted my shower tdy, followed step by step, and yeah a few things did not work. For other viewers your going to have to wait 25-30 min for it to dry if you do it in 10-15 like he says all your progress will be gone. It’s been a very stressful day trying to follow these instructions bc clearly it doesn’t work perfectly 😂
@diamondexed5331 a shower enclosure could effect drying times and also how humid your house is if youre not running AC. It's always better to be a bit early with grout than too late when wiping for sure. You can reset a tile, but it's hard to clean haze haha
