For small jobs I put the grout (already mixed) into a craft squeeze bottle (the kind you would use for mustard or ketchup). I then cut the tip to whatever size needed to fill the seam. The "smear" method is messy & time consuming especially when using colored grout (like black or red) on white tile. Thanks for the video. Definitely the way to go!
@georgek653
3 жыл бұрын
You are a legend. Used this technique with painter’s tape on both sides. 95% clean
@j.morrison73
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tip for less waste and cleaner application. What's really cool was I was just searching lowes for tube grout. Thanks for sharing this tip.
@jerometotes5311
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dillard I’m definitely going to use your trick there in my bathroom and kitchen.
@shashisharma9210
Жыл бұрын
Wow! I was thinking that ought to better way! You made it simple and easy. Less mess and more work. Thanks
@ah5256
2 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! Thank you from Birmingham, England 🇬🇧
@MAGAMAN
2 жыл бұрын
The idea behind grout is not just to fill the gaps between tiles, but to fill all the voids under the edges of the tiles. If you don't really force the grout into the tile gaps, you will have problems later with the group popping out and the edges of the tiles chipping.
@millikenway
Жыл бұрын
You made good sense here!!! Thanks from Toronto.
@peaches5712
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip EVER! Made my grouting task so much easier, and less messy! Thank you!
@shalanegolisch7379
3 жыл бұрын
thank you.. short videos are the way to go No more than 3 minutes so this was perfect
@stevewallwork4297
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I am about to give your technique a try. It all makes perfect sense to me.
@bebraveforonce-themovement7135
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great video which will help me enormously since I’m only changing out 12 tiles. Thanks for sharing the genius 👍🏿😉
@yislam786ify
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That was one of the most helpful videos I've seen!
@thesandman6855
3 жыл бұрын
I agree the old way takes about 5 times to get the haze off. The mess isn't the problem it's the nasty haze. I'm gonna try this method now. Thanks!
@ricklarouche4105
2 жыл бұрын
This was a great idea!! ..I was tiling my shower and was looking for an alternative to grouting by smearing the ENTIRE shower, then wiping it off.. yes, huge pain! I found that Amazon does sell empty caulk tubes, with plunger, but also found out that l had an old mostly empty tube of water based caulk that came apart pretty easily, and cleaned up well, for free! Mixed up some caulk you add water to, but found it messy to fill the tube.. that was kind of a pain, but l got better by the fourth filling, or l didn’t care by then, not sure which..As you can see from the example l think it got the grout to penetrate the cracks better and there was much less cleanup, worth the hassle l think! 👍
@robertfrancois3
6 жыл бұрын
Pure genius. Well done.
@3TheJesusCodeWebBooks
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I have a flagstone indoor floor. I am planning on no cleanup at all. I will be using painters tape on the sides that will prevent grout from making a mess of the edges of my stone. I like your method of using a tube for precise control. Takes some time but far less then traditional methods. Thanks for the tip.
@regoh909
2 жыл бұрын
Easy step to learn and cost less 👍
@conker33350
5 ай бұрын
Works good with a dawn soap bottle to.
@MrRemo58
5 ай бұрын
I'm trying this
@kidsliketolearn
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Looking forward to trying this Thank you
@lindapreston9117
2 жыл бұрын
Great idea, just what I am looking for
@mixedproduct
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Saved us hours of work!
@jessicakuo1589
Жыл бұрын
Amazing information, thank-you!
@mshockey73
Жыл бұрын
Looks great! Thank you:)
@FrankGreenway
Жыл бұрын
Just answered my question about why don’t you just use a caulk gun. We’re halfway finished our first and hopefully only tile instilling. But if ever again…
@juliobarrera6015
Жыл бұрын
Nice ando practical video
@justinegrayson2352
4 жыл бұрын
I have tried putting it in a zip lock bag but it is still quite a struggle. This is a great tip as long as you have a spare (and clean) caulk tube laying around. I am looking forward to giving it a try. Thanks.
@alexharrison400
10 ай бұрын
Thank u
@haqk4583
3 жыл бұрын
Duzzy...? 😅 Thanks for the great tip mate!
@chrisbenson7402
2 жыл бұрын
Way better way to do grout. Still cleaning my grout off my kitchen floor 5 days later with dozens of cleanings haha
@Godfirst9845
Жыл бұрын
Genius level 1000
@baboela378
2 жыл бұрын
Thx maestro 😎
@chandikadesilva4747
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you
@williamp9158
3 жыл бұрын
This method is probably better with epoxy and premixed grout because it's hard to get the haze off. However, the smear method is way faster with regular grout because regular grout is easy to clean....I can grout a whole house by myself in a day using regular grout with a grouting float. Premixed grout and epoxy is total different animal....They take too long to install.
@heynow01
2 жыл бұрын
It seems that the smear method would pack the joint much better than the caulking tube. But for tile baseboards this is ideal.
@evks82
Жыл бұрын
can your method be used to fill void in the grout?
@leighcavanaugh8908
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sierragreen
Жыл бұрын
Not so fast and easy for me. I used a 1/4" rod to push the plunger out and it punched a hole right through it.
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