Things You'll Need:
- Particle mask
- Rubber gloves
- Plastic buckets
- Mixing paddle
- Electric variable speed drill for easier mixing
- Rubber float (trowel)
- Grout sponge
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Step 1
Choose the correct type of grout for your basement flooring. There are three basic kinds, sanded, non-sanded, and acrylic grout. Sanded grout is for large joints, non-sanded and acrylic grout is for narrow joints.
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Step 2
Ensure your basement is at the proper temperature for curing grout. See recommendations on the package.
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Step 3
Mix your grout with water according to the package directions, or buy pre-mixed grout for ease of use. For best results, mix grout to the consistency of butter cream frosting.
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Step 4
Begin grouting a small area, no more than you can handle in 10 to 15 minutes; two to three square feet is a good rule of thumb for the beginner. You can do larger areas of flooring as you get better at handling the grout.
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Step 5
Use a rubber float to squish the grout into the joints. Hold the float edge at a 30 to 45 degree angle to the tile surface and draw it across the joints diagonally.
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Step 6
Squish as much grout into the joint as you can, then use the float to get as much excess grout up off the tile to make cleanup less messy.
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Step 7
Let the grout set for 20 to 30 minutes, then use a damp sponge and a bucket of water to remove the excess. Pull the sponge diagonally across the joints, to avoid dragging too much wet grout out of the joint. Change your water frequently.
