Grout "The Basics" for Beginners

The basics of how to apply and complete your first mosaic project.types of grout. Techniques and tricks for grout and colour application, along with Safety info needed for grout application.

[@amechealle5918]

Thank you for talking the talk and actually walking the walk. So many mosaic demonstrators are not wearing masks when mixing and gloves while grouting. I really appreciate your teaching while doing. Loved this video! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@adrianahirschnarvaez4345]

I learned to grout from you! Now my husband is learning the same method, Thank you!

[@karensasine5705]

Awe. Very cool!

[@sost8902]

Great video and tips! What brand and type of colors do you use? What brand of grout do you use? What sealer do you use? I think you showed it quickly, but I couldn’t see it clearly. Thanks!

[@jenniferchristenson4200]

Love the bag idea!!

[@pattyrdh1987]

My piece is 22x17 inches Do I grout the entire piece all at once or in sections?

[@myserenitycrafts]

Everything I needed to know. Thanks. Not as much why but good info. Tfs.

[@jamescropper5867]

do you ever use reason over the top of your project

[@HobiePeace]

Doesn't the rubbing off the grout with a dry paper towel scratch the tiles since the grout has sand in it?

[@karensasine5705]

Not at all

[@beverlyshaffer58]

Can I add a little paint to the grout to give it a pretty color?

[@karensasine4122]

Beverly Shaffer it’s not the best practice but you can. I prefer using powdered colorants.

[@beverlyshaffer58]

Karen Sasine ok, thanks!!

[@vickytsakalos9178]

Can you grout over contact resin as my flowers on my rock mosaic is glass and flowers made out of resin now to grout on it but not sure if you can grout over flowers made out of resin please advice

[@karensasine5705]

I would think so but my best recommendation is to do a test mosaic and grout that.

[@carolbeebee8151]

Do you do the vinegar/water spray immediately after grouting, or wait a few days (and do it with the sealing)? My tile will be used indoors, wasn't planning on sealing it, hope that's okay. Thanks for the helpful video!!

[@mosaicmentoring8107]

Wait 24 hours. If it’s indoors, sealing is not necessary.

[@CoralCorral]

I enjoyed this. 👍

[@normatorti4295]

Did you glue the glass pieces prior to grouting?

[@karensasine5705]

Always.

[@janadubois2376]

So helpful. Thanks Karen.

[@terryo1463]

I know this is an old video so not sure if you will see this but you said you never use white grout, just wondering why? Is white grout bad to use or just isn't done for mosaics. I have mostly seen black and some gray and tan. Just wondering why black is the main color instead of white. I like white but I don't mosaic, I am just watching videos to learn how to do it so I can start. Thanks for the video it was good.

[@karensasine5705]

White grout will fracture the look and will draw your eye to the grout, not the mosaic. My rule of thumb is to make sure the value (how light or dark) of the grout should be the same or darker than the surrounding tiles or your focus will be on the wrong part.

[@bobb2251]

Please keep camera closer. Thank you

[@danielachiloiro1183]

do you think these same methods apply for mirror mosaicing?

[@karensasine5705]

Yes. The only difference with mirror is the adhesive needs to be ph neutral

[@laurawalker546]

Can you or do you ever grout smalti l?

[@karensasine5705]

You can easily grout Mexican Smalti but Italian Smalti isn’t normally grouted.

[@erinjoy377]

“Let’s just pretend that 10 minutes is up…” 😆 Thank-you for taking the time & effort to record/post this; I found it super informative & helpful! PS-I absolutely LOVE your ☀️ charm on your necklace 🥰 Did you make it? Is it a piece of tile?

[@susananolik9303]

Excellent tips! Thanks!!

[@madelineschroeder7026]

Why don’t you recommend white grout?

[@mosaicmentoring8107]

It can tend to fracture it and make it look juvenile. There are certain times where white is ok

[@KMF3]

Depends on what you are grouting

[@lynngraves60]

thank you

[@courtneycolella3728]

Have you ever used transparent grout? I’m doing a large desktop with lots of colors ?!

[@KMF3]

Do you mean epoxy

[@ColleenHarriganStaver]

Why do you need to wear a mask?