The 'tooling' stick itself is important, and for years before washing off, I used a drumming stick with rounded end prior to polishing with a white 't' shirt! Thanks guys i will use it just before i sponge (after 10 mins or so) its properly obsolete in the professional scene but us diy warriors use them still I did try with a sponge but did not seem as consistant compared to a tool. I have been using a section of plastic rod about 8mm diameter (old coathanger) which seems to be doing the job Ok and and leaving the grout about 20 minutes before finishing.

If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Once you’ve chosen your tiles, it’s time to fix them in place using the correct adhesives and grouts. I am tiling a utility room and kitchen splashback, about 6m2 and using Mapei Ultracolour Plus; 2 mm spacers with 250 by 400 tiles. My only concern was that I might pull too much grout out with the rod before finally sponging off rather than just finishing the grout lines and sponging at the same time just using a sponge. But I'm gonna try one now, cuz no matter what method or sponge I use to clean the grout off there is still the odd patch that I have to go back an pay a bit of extra attention to to get it right.Porcelain Drill Bit Porcelain Tile Drill Bit is engineered for drilling tough materials that penetrate faster – up to 50% quicker than trendy bits! Modern grouts are more reason to rake the joint - they require less water on the surface to clean away any excess thus keeping the consistency of the grout equal. It's multi-functional, so it's a clever add-on to your toolkit – a scraper on one end helps you remove excess grout caused by using a float over large areas. The Vitrex 102283 Flexi-Tip sealant smoother has a unique flexible tip for superb results on any surface. We also have a fantastic variety of tile grout; choose from dozens of colors, and find one that matches your style.

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