#78 GROUTING Reclaimed Terracotta Tiles | Renovating our Abandoned Stone House in Italy

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We bought this stone house in Italy during the pandemic in 2020. The house was a ruin and we saved everything we could, unfortunately that meant only four stone and clay walls! The back wall, against the terrain, was close to collapse; the roof beams were eaten and basically reduced to dust; the inside separation walls were easily taken down and the whole project turned into a heavy renovation/rebuild.
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[@christinage6752]

Please remember: You have to wash the grout out always in a DIAGONAL direction. If you do it straight, you will wash the grout OUT. And there will be different hights in your grouts and dirt can stay there much easier and it is much more difficult to clean. Try it out and you will see the difference. :O)

[@RemyNiemand]

That kitchen floor came out looking beautiful. Job well done. 🇮🇱

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you!

[@nathanielpike1602]

What a beautiful result! All of your hard work turned out incredibly well!

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@dansimpson6844]

Your dog did an excellent job of supervising so that it turned out so well!

[@ateliermavi]

It couldn't have been possible without her 😅🐶

[@carlosmolina6432]

soy una persona de la cuarta edad y me fascina el proyecto de uds.los sigo siempre ,saludos desde Chile

[@carlossimoescampos1]

It's looking very beautiful! Yes, it is important that you protect the terracotta, as it is a kitchen, fat or oil falling on the terracotta will permanently stain it.

[@FernandoGarcia-pr5du]

Muy buen proyecto exelente trabajo, nos gustaría que nos visitaran en México

[@ginacrusco234]

Adding color to the grout to blend with the terracotta tiles -- by adding terracotta powder -- is GENIUS! It looks superb -- so rich, earthly, and sun-drenched. Bien joué! Ben fatto!

[@Marina_Morkovkina]

Вы сделали тяжёлую работу и получили прекрасный результат! Пусть этот пол продержится столетия ! Очаровательный хвостатый помощник с вами 😊

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@stephanejobert7033]

Bravo et bon courage. Cette terre cuite vous aura posé pas mal de soucis...

[@ruthnoronha8206]

It’s a lot of work to grout those tiles but they are so beautiful. When I watched old videos of other renovations people would apply the grout over the tiles let it dry but then it was almost impossible to get the grout out. They would need an abrasive machine to grind the grout and that not easy work. Plus the nest is ridiculous. So I’m glad you guys have a great technique. Well done. It looks really beautiful.

[@theresadoohan7837]

I love watching your detailed and patient approach to getting the best result. The floors look truly beautiful. Well done

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you very much from the bottom of our heart ♥️

[@robertosaavedra7527]

Acá esperando como todos los domingos su videos chicos!!! Saludos desde Argentina

[@seward9]

Quel travail d’entretien cette terre cuite, mais le resultat e, vaut la peine. Tres instructif, merci, et bonne annee !

[@ateliermavi]

Bonne année! 😊

[@sue7190]

We used terracotta on our hearth but we sealed the tiles before they were laid. It was recommended to use boiled linseed oil, a very traditional treatment. We sealed the tiles again after grouting. Sealing first protected the tiles from staining and 5 years on they still look good. Love your grout solution. ❤

[@ateliermavi]

Yes we also used linseed oil to protect the tiles before grouting but it wasn't enough in our case 🙂

[@giuseppinazanni3821]

Buona sera e buona domenica

[@ateliermavi]

Buonasera e buona domenica a lei💛

[@jimjimgl3]

So nice! And of course you can use muriatic acid too for lime cleaning. Way more powerful than vinegar so a light touch is necessary. I've used it for many things, including spraying brick walls to remove efflorescence.

[@katharinabruns9480]

Sieht richtig schön aus! Ich bin immer wieder fasziniert darüber, wie viel ich noch versehe. Ich hatte fünf Jahre Französisch in der Schule und dachte ich hätte alles vergessen, aber das stimmt nicht. Eine sehr schöne Sprache.

[@opakistrano]

Un lavoro certosino. Bello il risultato finale! Bravi ragazzi. Sembra che ci siete quasi. Un altro pochetto e potrete andarci a vivere nella vostra bella casetta

[@ateliermavi]

Grazie mille ☺️

[@Bluecarpenterbee7]

I've been following since the beginning. İ hope everything turns out the way you want.I'm glad it's like my home

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you 💛

[@guentherkoffler9408]

Piece by piece the place transforms into a dream house. The floor looks amazing. You can be proud of your work. I hope you will enjoy it soon.

[@ateliermavi]

♥️

[@normanzurich2781]

Il y a toujours des déconvenues ou des imprévus quand on fait des travaux. Les moments fastidieux et la pénibilité de certains gestes peuvent entamer notre moral. Calma e sangue freddo anzi tutto 💙🤍❤️⛱⛱⛱ Dai che ce la farai 💚🤍❤️ BRAVI 😊

[@ateliermavi]

Grazie mille / merci beaucoup 💛

[@christeljeandheur8090]

Génial, vous avez bien effacé le problème de laitance et avec le jointement le résultat est super ❤👏👍👍👍

[@ateliermavi]

Merci 🤗

[@rvdibasso2916]

Bonjour et bonne année. J'ai regardé toutes vos vidéos pendant les vacances et je suis très impressionné de votre travail, de la patience et du résultat. Votre délicatesse sur les déconvenues des boulangers qui font du bâtiment en dit long sur ce que vous avez du supporter et que vous ne dites pas. Votre projet me fait rêvé, j'ai tout appris . La production de vos vidéos est vraiment bien et reflète bien votre état d'esprit, calme, sérénité et patience même si je pense que parfois cela a du être difficile et énervant. Bravo et merci.

[@ateliermavi]

Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire! 😊

[@lindamounts2193]

Beautiful. Ageless. Looks like it's been there for 100 years, and thank you for the lovely music.

[@marilynlautner2454]

Labor with love and appreciation! It looks really nice! ❤

[@ateliermavi]

Thanks!! 🥰

[@RichardMcGrath]

The floor is looking amazing! Thanks to all the work you put into it! I like how your doggie, while taking care of his daily chores, none-the-less finds time to periodically check in on you all to ensure you are doing ok! :-)

[@ateliermavi]

♥️🐺 thank you!!

[@secret_one]

I bet your heart sank when you came back from vacation and saw all that mould. I know you love working on these tiles 😜. The end result will be so worth all of your hard work.

[@ateliermavi]

Yes, it did, not a good christmas present! 😄

[@denizirgas]

6 Aydır sizi takip ediyorum. Tek kelimeyle müthişsiniz.

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you ☺️

[@kcourinka4267]

Le rendu final est vraiment très beau! Très bons choix et superbe réalisation. Bravo !

[@ateliermavi]

Merci beaucoup 😊

[@doughahn1355]

You did a wonderful job. I believe your furry inspector agrees!

[@ateliermavi]

She does 🐶

[@doughahn1355]

@@ateliermavi That was a great deal of work to get past the effervescent and mold! Those are the times in any project that many throw up their hands and give up. You should be proud of sticking to your design. Where your headed looks incredible!

[@y.lelivelt2619]

Jullie hebben écht veel werk gemaakt van de terracotta tegels. Het zoeken ernaar,her wassen en sorteren,het leggen,het extra behandelen en tot slot het voegen met daarbij behorende schoonmaken was een gigantische klus. Maar het resultaat mag er wezen. Een vloer voor het leven,die alleen maar mooier wordt. Prachtig werk!

[@Monitschka]

Quelle patience! Elle est récompensée par un merveilleux résultat. Quel plaisir! 🥰

[@ateliermavi]

Merci beaucoup 🤗

[@Kallistea2B]

Bonjour et bonne année à vous deux. C'est un travail de patience mais que le résultat est beau... Félicitations, hâte de voir la suite. Bonne continuation et à bientôt.

[@ateliermavi]

Merci beaucoup et très bonne année à vous! ♥️

[@ianbaker3678]

It's coming along greatly! It is after all a labour of love.

[@julianlecircle815]

Try making your grout wetter so that you can pour it into the joints

[@neutonrenda2303]

I'm so glad that you found a product that worked, it would have been heartbreak if it didn't work. What a beautiful result, it looks amazing.👍❤

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you! 💛

[@antoinettelelu5731]

C'est très beau, félicitations.

[@erneststevenson3872]

We ADMIRE your patience and openness to learning procedures as you go. In the end you will be satisfied. Also your Black Wolfe will be healthy and very happy.

[@beatricedi3366]

Ouf. Ouf. ! 🙏🙏🙏. Finalement après toutes ces épreuves. Avec ces up and down. on commence à voir la lumière au fond du tunnel. ! 👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❤️.

[@marielenejarno423]

Vous avez du mérite, votre persévérance est récompensée car le résultat est très beau. J'espère que tout ce que vous avez entrepris durera dans le temps. Bravo et à bientôt.👍👏👏😃🏡

[@ateliermavi]

Merci beaucoup 💕

[@alvaalvarado2587]

Quel beau résultat, et il semblerait que l'inspecteur ait donné son feu vert.

[@kennstransky]

Love the floors! Look forward to seeing you rollerblading on them

[@davidwhiren817]

Rustic on top of rustic !!!

[@DexterBachman]

Masons use the same term Efflorescence in English. Efflorescence is a crystalline deposit of salts that can form when water is present in or on brick, concrete, stone, stucco or other building surfaces.

[@sannefridolin]

Love the color of the tiles. Your French is very clear, I learn by listening to you😊

[@NWSquatch121]

Those tiles look absolutely beautiful great work!

[@davidharris241]

Te voir frotter ce sol encore et encore m'a rappelé Sisyphe poussant ce rocher sur la colline pour l'éternité. Heureux que vous ayez trouvé un moyen de retirer la moisissure. Les sols sont magnifiques !

[@ateliermavi]

🫠 merci beaucoup!!

[@IvanNovotný-x4x]

As always, amazing work, and a perfect result, I love your work and videos, 20 years ago I saved and renovated a similar ruin in Bohemia, so I admire you very much, and I appreciate your efforts to save your dream house for rest and recreation. Ivan

[@ateliermavi]

Hello Ivan, and thank you for your kind words! Congratulations on your house in Bohemia, send us some pictures!! 🩵

[@JenShea]

The floors are stunning. My dream flooring. Absolutely magnificent and I’m sure once you’ve finished this massive project, you will be beyond satisfied! Bravo!

[@stuka78]

Beautiful result! But it’s a tedious and bone crusher process… congrats for your patience and perseverance 😅

[@Nolup33]

Beau rendu ! Caillou veut absolument participer 😊

[@aureliecontal4261]

un très beau rendu avec un magnifique soleil en prime

[@tomwilson5822]

First class result. Looking forward to seeing the next video 👍

[@wbklausmeyer]

A painstaking labor of love; the consistent string for your entire project. I love that.

[@MarilynRuel]

You’re going to have an amazing place,so much hard work🥰🇨🇦

[@federicoperi4102]

Che pazienza e che stanchezza, bravi!

[@ateliermavi]

Sì, iniziamo a essere stanchini, ma siamo molto contenti di avere dei supporter come tutti voi 🧡

[@miguelgomezcayuela2249]

Hola chicos 😊😊 que trabajazo lleva el suelo y quebraderos de cabeza os va dar, para que quede bien 😮😮, ahora ya rejuntado qieda espectacular 🎉🎉🎉

[@4r0ss]

Maddi, Vince. Hace 2 semanas que los veo como si fueran una serie. Hoy llegue al ultimo video y me encanta lo que están haciendo con la casita de piedra! espero ansioso el proximo video. Sigan Asi! Ale desde Argentina

[@ateliermavi]

♥️ estamos muy contento de ser tu “serie” y lo agradecemos mucho!!! Un abrazo

[@skaistuolissiga221]

❤как хорошо что вы спасли и вернули цвет плитки получился красивый пол ❤❤❤

[@laurencemarchal8530]

Hello ! 😊 Le sol de la cuisine vous aura décidément donné du fil à retordre ! Le résultat final est très satisfaisant, bravo à vous deux. Au terme de son inspection approfondie, Caiù semble satisfaite elle aussi 😅😍 Courage pour la suite, à la semaine prochaine !

[@ateliermavi]

Oui on est impatient d'en finir 😅

[@vivalaleta]

How interesting your grout material is. I never considered grout to be bad for the planet as such. You need so much grout and it's inspiring how much thought you've put into materials.

[@janel4582]

Phew, all that hard work! Back-breaking work! I feel your pain. Personally, I like the faded colour of the tiles but you'll get back their vibrancy when you treat them. I can't wait to see the kitchen finished, exciting! BTW i like that yellow bucket with the thingy to sheeze the water out of the sponge. Is it a tiler's thing or did you buy it elsewhere?

[@ateliermavi]

It's a tiler's bucket indeed 😉 very useful!

[@janel4582]

@@ateliermavi Good to know👍

[@agarsorchids7708]

Thank you for sharing!❤

[@KristaMarkstrom]

If your kitchen floor tiles look that good on video, in person the overall effect must be even more gorgeous!

[@ateliermavi]

Yes, actually they are better in person 😍 Thank you!!!

[@kernag1970]

I am just wondering, why you have not cleaned the tiles before you layed it - outside. Concerning the mold: I recomend you to hire a " Ozon genaerator" for some days. This is the only save way to get rid of mold. A high ozon conentration in you home for mor ethan 3 day can secure the result. HAve experience myself with mold and ozon treatement. Regards Alex

[@ateliermavi]

Thanks for the tip, we did cleaned all the tiles one by one before laying them 🙂

[@janiceguinot7397]

Mon dieu! So much work but rewarded with a beautiful finished floor❤️

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you very much! 🩷

[@gregs7918]

The grout colour and finish look great. Hopefully, the lime (instead of cement) and the natural colouring will allow easy repair of any future incidences.

[@jwthrussell8786]

Oh what a trial but beautifully finished

[@ti-k8702]

Que gran trabajo y que buen resultado! Ánimo cada video es un paso mas hacia el final de la meta. Me gustaría tanto estar allí y ayudarles...peeo bueno les ayudamos de la forma que podemos, aqui cada vez y con nuestro like en cada video. Un abrazo chicos y besos a la reciosa peluda!!!❤

[@ateliermavi]

Muchas gracias! Siguen con sus like y commentos que nos ayudan muchissimo!! ☺️

[@umutkuzu2375]

Hello, as a couple, you are doing a very good job, you are really working, it was very nice, I congratulate you, you are amazing, and thank you very much for adding Turkish language support in every video, stay healthy, with love from Turkey. 😍😍😊😊

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you very much 🤗

[@3tI8P-lj2lo]

I found myself wondering if a very thin mason's "pointe" could be used to press the mortar down into the joint. The joints look like they might be wide wnough. It might help getting less motar on the tile surface. But what you're doing iseems to be working well so perhaps not worth the extra effort. Looks really, really good. I hope you're taking a moment every day to step back and see how much you've accomplished.

[@harrietlivengood6793]

I must say with all the grueling laborious intensive work on the terra-cotta tiles, the end result is absolutely beautiful! Job well done, congratulations to both of you.

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@yveserichot2304]

Patience & teamwork. It’s worth it. It will fantastic 🎉

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you very much 🩵

[@markjewers8914]

Absolutely beautiful!! Un Triomphe! 👏👏👏👏

[@ateliermavi]

Merci🤍

[@illrwinweave5792]

Simply put. You guys are so cool. Great job on the house so far. Can't wait to see the end results. And by all means, please don't stop there. You guys must continue on with another project. At least enhancing the yard area to accommodate the new look of the house. Just a thought. I'm chiming in from the U.S. And I will catch you at #79. Take care

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you! we would love to start another project after this one but our finances might not follow 😅

[@brown-eyedgirl858]

Bravo🙌 your floors are absolutely beautiful! Nice job matching the grout and removing the mold. Friendly reminder, please think about using masks whenever you encounter mold again! Thank you for sharing this🙏💕💃🏻🥰

[@dilberttf]

You two have the patience of a saint, and give us all hope in getting through remodeling setbacks :)

[@ateliermavi]

We are glad if we can inspire other to do it at home 🤗

[@almawebber]

A lot of hard work but beautiful result. Love watching your progress. ( from Nevada, USA)

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you 💙💙💙

[@martinjames3950]

Looks original ❤

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you!!

[@vivalaleta]

The finished floor looks as if it's been there forever because it's perfect.

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you 🤗

[@josephc.1776]

Wow! Really surprised at the number of problems you had with the terracotta. Have never heard of anyone encountering those before.( Of course I know nothing about construction! Lol!) Congrats on your patient handling to finally get the colour you wanted.

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you!!

[@waltervonoer9190]

Well, I am familiar with the hydrochloric acid treatment. I once used it to remove mortar and lime from tiles in a car workshop (1998). In Germany, this is called 'absäuern'. However, these were non-slip tiles that had been laid using the 'thick bed method', i.e. without joint spacing. The tiles were also sealed and not porous. This allowed us to 'acidify' the tiles with a high concentration of hydrochloric acid and then neutralize them with running water (drains were available). Of course, this is very different to terracotta. And .... we could/had to work with machines due to the large area (900m²).

[@jenniferpeterson111]

So much work, but how beautiful! You must be so thrilled!

[@ateliermavi]

We are indeed!! 🥳 thank you.

[@selmanvardarclar5585]

Hello from İstanbul 🤗👍👏👏🙋

[@andreawalser1166]

The floor is gorgeous😊

[@juliamansour2072]

Hello again, back to the tiles again 😂but you are almost at the end and you did have a bit of a break …. You really did a lovely job with them, and grouting colour is perfect, sets the tiles off beautifully so that the overall appearance is so harmonious. Quite interesting how the pigment is derived from crushed old bricks. Truly repurpose and reuse. It will be nice to see your kitchen take shape once you are able to put the fixtures in. There are so many pieces to a kitchen and as you said they do take up a lot of space when they are spread out waiting to be installed. Will you be doing the installation yourselves? Lovely view from your terraces at the beginning of the video. Have a wonderful week.

[@ateliermavi]

Yes, we are!! Thank you for all your kind words 💕

[@FiammaTortoli]

Avete fatto un lavoro enorme. Ora non ricordo però cosa avete fatto sotto al pavimento. Se non avete impermeabilizzato il sottofondo del pavimento con un telo plastico isolante, o fatto un vespaio di aerazione sotto la soletta, il salnitro tornerà purtroppo. Una volta le case si facevano direttamente sulla terra battuta ma questo comporta affioramenti di umidità e la formazione dei salnitro, specie se poi verniciate il cotto e non c'è abbastanza circolazione d'aria nella stanza a causa dei serramenti ermetici che si usano ora per l'isolamento e la coibentazione degli immobili. Le vecchie case devono "respirare". Sarà faticosa la manutenzione. Il cotto, specie quello fatto a mano come il vostro, è bellissimo ma molto delicato. Cmq complimenti e tanti auguri di buon Anno!

[@ateliermavi]

Ciao!! E grazie per il feedback! Sotto il pavimento (proprio per far respirare la casa!) abbiamo posato un vespaio “all’antica”, ovvero non igloo in plastica ma un vespaio fatto di inerti di diversa granulometria. All’interno della ghiaia abbiamo fatto passare un corrugato forato (tipo tubo drenante) con due uscite per far circolare l’aria. Se ti interessa è tutto documentato nei nostri video precedenti (quello degli inerti dovrebbe essere il n.27). Sopra gli inerti abbiamo posato un sottofondo a base di calce e canapa - quindi traspirante pure quello, e regolatore termoigrometrico (video 32)

[@ateliermavi]

Sì, il cotto sarà tanta manutenzione!! Ma ci piace molto ❤️

[@CécileLegrand-l8v]

Quel boulot, quel courage ! ❤❤❤

[@ateliermavi]

Merci beaucoup!

[@lauras7374]

Ecco perché non mi piace il cotto ! Tantissimo lavoro ed è un pavimento delicato. Però voi ragazzi avete fatto un lavoro fantastico ed il risultato è molto molto bello.😊

[@ateliermavi]

Sì, il cotto richiede molto lavoro e tanta manutenzione, ma lo adoriamo! Grazie mille per i complimenti!!

[@pessubbipunctis2844]

Deve essere stato un lavoraccio veramente molto faticoso! Ma il risultato é meraviglioso! Bravi!

[@ateliermavi]

Sì, abbastanza un lavoraccio ma siamo contenti!! Grazie mille 🩵

[@quaredisch]

très agréable!!!molto bello!!!!very nice!!!!🤩

[@albertoarcudi8431]

Io non sono un esperto, ma mi sembra che, dopo tanto lavoro, il risultato sia davvero molto bello. Dopo il trattamento finale sarà ancora meglio! Ciao!

[@ateliermavi]

Grazie di cuore ♥️

[@tonifish3879]

I love the different shades of the tiles! Beautiful!

[@patriciathorp4911]

Oh Gosh ....you could have done without all that extra work. Glad it all worked out well in the end. Great help from Ciou ❤❤

[@ateliermavi]

Thank you!

[@neutonrenda2303]

Thankfully you only encountered this in the kitchen, it would have been a nightmare if it was all over.👍

[@ateliermavi]

Well, it's also in the rooms 😥

[@neutonrenda2303]

Oh no, at least you have found a solution. I just hope that it ends there. I think the house is looking absolutely amazing. Everything that you have done has enhanced the charm and character so much.👍❤

[@Nini80440]

Con vuestro gran esfuerzo, las baldosas de barro vuelven a la vida. ¡¡Ánimo y fuerza para continuar!! 🌼

[@ateliermavi]

Muchas gracias!!💚

[@jolysable9335]

Encore un tres bon travail!

[@katygm8942]

Es increible el trabajo tan metodico,tan bien pensado,tambien realizado y con tantisimo esfuerzo y trabajo ,es de admirar.😗😗

[@ateliermavi]

Muchas gracias 🤗

[@kdclothes]

The floor is very beautiful. I am sure you both feel such satisfaction. And I know you will enjoy living there knowing how much you put into this beautiful house.