Using a brush with grout primarily involves sweeping the grout mix into the joints and then pushing the compound in with a tool.
Step-by-Step Guide:
The provided YouTube reference, "Joint It Simple (DIY Bloke uses brush in grout for the first time)," demonstrates the following method of using a brush with grout:
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Apply the Grout Mix:
- Sweep the grout mix onto the tiled area using the brush. The goal is to cover the tile surface and ensure the grout mix is positioned near the joints.
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Push the Grout into the Joints:
- Get down on your knees and use a proper tool, other than a brush, to push the grout mix into the joints. The brush is not meant to push grout into the joint.
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Sweep and Repeat
- Get back up, and sweep more mix onto the tiled area. Then get back down on your knees and push it into the joints.
Why Use a Brush for Grout Application?
- Efficient Distribution: A brush helps quickly spread the dry grout mix across the tile surface. This ensures the mix is ready to be pushed into the joints using a different tool.
- Speed: Sweeping with a brush is faster than trying to apply the mix directly using a tool designed to press the grout into the joints. This saves time in the initial phase of the grouting process.
Key Takeaways from the Reference:
- The reference shows that the brush is used to sweep the dry mix into the general area of the joints. It's not for pressing it into the joints.
- You need a separate tool to actually get the grout pressed down firmly into the joints.
- You will be getting down on your knees to push the grout into the joints.
Summary
In summary, a brush is used to sweep the dry grout mix onto the tiled area, facilitating the application of grout near the joints. You will then need to use a tool, other than the brush, to press the grout into the joints.
