When to use a finishing tool on grout?

[Tile Shop]

@Paul C. you wont regret it

Been told that before. My first marriage proved it was a lie!

 

[LM]

I think it makes the whole process quicker, less water changes required also. Plus it guarentees uniformity in the joints.

 

[Crumbs]

Thanks guys, i used a virtex finshing tool in the end, only cost a few £ from screwfix. But in places it does look like its taken to much grout out, most likely slightly different size lines. The tile above causes light shadows onto the grout lines. Think the tool is likely better suited for smaller gaps.

Any tips on what i can use, i used spacers 3mm for tiling.
Also can i grout on top of it or am i better raking the areas out? Nice one thx

 

[Qwerty]

Care to elaborate on your 'disagree' comment @Brian the Tile ? Which of my comments did you disagree with? What are your thoughts on using a grout finishing tool.

 

[Brian the Tile]

I really cant see how you can get a perfect finish by just using a sponge ,the only time i dont point the joints is with mosaic or most floors ive never been able to get a good finish without ,what about metro tiles ,the same thing ?

 

[Qwerty]

Yes. Never ever used a tool. I ensure all joints fully filled at the grouting stage. This combined with attention to detail when wiping down guarantees compacted, even and smooth joints. Yes, even with metros!

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Never used one either...
I feel a poll coming on...
John might be a billy no mates..

Come on Andy - might need a poll to see how many 'tilers' their are on here!

 

[Blunt Tool]

Always have the old drumstick to hand, had it since Keith Moon threw it at me for driving his roller into a swimming pool!! Perfect joints every time!

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Mine was previously owned by Pete Best!

 

[Blunt Tool]

Mine was previously owned by Pete Best!

Did he throw it at you for telling him to take the day off and not worry about some numptie call Ringo Starr?