GROUTING INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the entire step before starting the step.

Phase 1: Prep & Mix

• Surface: Lay down newspaper or parchment paper.

• Protection: Wear gloves! Grout stains skin and nails easily.

• Mixing: Fill a measuring cup with ¼ cup of water. Add water to the grout bag in parts. You may not

need the entire ¼ cup of water. You’re aiming for the consistency of peanut butter or pancake batter.

• Wait: Seal the bag and squish it around with your hands on the outside of the bag. If it’s still dry in

some parts, add the rest of the water. You can always add more water; you just can’t take it away.

• Let it sit for 10 minutes.

Phase 2: Application

• Pipe: Snip the bottom corner of the bag and pipe the grout over the whole project.

• Spread: Use your fingers to press grout into every crack and edge. Watch out for sharp tile edges!

• Adjust: If it gets too thick, a light mist of water will loosen it up.

• Wait: Let it sit for 10 minutes.

Phase 3: The "Haze" & Clean

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. First Wipe: Use a paper towel to remove large chunks of excess grout.

The Haze: Wait 10 minutes for a cloudy film (haze) to appear.

Damp Clean: Wipe with a damp (not dripping) sponge or towel.

Repeat: Let it dry for 10 minutes. If the haze returns, wipe again. Repeat until tiles are clear.

Detailing: Use a toothpick or wooden stick to pop off any stubborn bits of grout from the sides or tile

faces.

Pro-Tips for a Professional Finish

• Finishing the Back: Give it most of the day to dry. If your project has a thin piece of paper on the back,

you can remove it now. You can paint the back and sides with acrylic paint to match your grout for a

"finished" look.

• Weatherproofing: The grout already has a sealant built in. If this is going on a patio you can apply 2–3

coats of a water-based spray sealant to the wooden back. Follow the instructions on the can.

• Warning: If your base is wood, keep it out of direct rain/snow, or it will warp and ruin your hard work!

Note: Never pour leftover wet grout down your sink drain—it can harden in the pipes and cause a massive

plumbing headache. Throw any extra in the trash!