Finishing grout lines - TilersForums.com

[siremastimus]

What do people think is the best way to finish off grout lines, do the pros use their finger/plastic pipe or just leave it to a light wipe over with the sponge rather than specifically working the lines with their finger or tool? Thanks

 

[Andy Allen]

light wipe down or across the line with a damp sponge for me...

 

[Tony73]

as andy allen said, damp sponge

 

[White Room]

Damp sponge also.....

 

[Brian the Tile]

got to use a rounded end implement imo nine is a piece of wood whittled down and rounded ,but you can buy them from all good tile shops just cant think what they are called at the mo

 

[widler]

got to use a rounded end implement imo nine is a piece of wood whittled down and rounded ,but you can buy them from all good tile shops just cant think what they are called at the mo

tile grout line thingies will do

i just use a sponge as well

 

[EverDon Tiling]

Sponge for me

 

[Peter]

Good quality hydro sponge does the trick. In some instances where tiles have a deep bevel I would rake down with something suitable first to help the sponge along.

 

[siremastimus]

Thanks people, sponge it is then. At what stage do you wipe the grout lines, after you have applied the grout and allowed to dry for 10 mins or so, or before this point?

 

[d noulton]

sponge for me at 45% to the grout line