How to Avoid a Grouting Mistake - MAPEI Ultracolor Plus FA Grout Secret Tip

[@iamruseriousnow516]

Doug, i appreciate the fact that you are not afraid to show the good with the bad that you experience in your endeavors. Its great that you do because you find the solution and share with us. Thank you guys for sharing. We love you.

[@jeremynielsen4353]

For real. True sign of a good person. You rock. I'm about to use this grout on my GFS parents laundry room as a first timer. This saved me.

[@daveandrade4040]

Wow. This is why I watch videos other than what the manufacturers post. You may have just saved me and a lot of other people with this video. Appreciate you for this!

[@denisebennett3144]

Even though the grout was a pain, I think the floor looks magnificent.

[@kimberlyrichardson8980]

It does and it won’t be so slick now!

[@ericastier1646]

it's a failure, this is a very very expensive tile, the grout lines are horrendous.

[@timcloonan-r9w]

yes, agree, who gets that close to look at grout lines anyway

[@ffrob2001]

I was literally 10 minutes from going outside and mixing this grout with a drill. I decided to watch a few more videos and eat before I started. Im so glad you made this video. Thank you

[@captainobvious7383]

Doug, I had the very same problem and realized what you too found out about mixing. Two days later (after almost crying from the clean up) I mixed a small batch manually and recovered my first grout job filling in all the little imperfections and calming my OCD too! It's been 5 years and the floor looks as good now as it did then. Keep up the great job guys. Steve, Piedmont Oklahoma

[@deborahpinkey1264]

I was wondering if a "skim coat" would do the trick. Sounds like it. Glad things turned out well for you.

[@mrsmith1339]

@@deborahpinkey1264 That is what I would try. Mix up a very small batch with cold water and put in on with a bondo spreader (plastic spreader). There is also a grout renewing product which is a thickish premixed liquid. Might come in the dark brown they wanted. You can put it on with an artists brush. It's quicker than it sounds.

[@reitze01]

@@mrsmith1339 That's what I'm gonna try. I have 1' basement-floor tiles just laid. Since its a basement the floor was kinda rough and the alignment/level isn't perfect but its way better than the cct was b4. :D

[@mitchellh6885]

As a DYI guy who will be using this exact grout tomorrow, thanks for the heads up because I was going to use my mixer but now it will be done by hand, thank you sir

[@reitze01]

Yea, same here! I was gonna do it today but decided to watch a few videos 1st. Hope it worked out for you!

[@Lantanana]

Wow, that company should clearly list those rules on their package and they would have a lot more customers in the future! Good idea to call the manufacturer!

[@JoppeOSL]

Listen to what he i saying. I did not read the "fine print", the picture shows a "drill". A mortar mixer har normally 300-800 rpm max, a drill has 1800-2500 rpm max. Is the picture a mortar mixer or a drill? And yes, in all European languages (English and Spanish included) the data sheet warns about high speed mixing, At least on the product with the same name sold in Europe. In my previous job (repairing stuff) 95% of all failures was caused by people assuming how to use the product insted of using the product as described/intended by the producer. So my tolerance for this kind "excuses " are maybe a bit lower than the normal person. But I do feel for the guy in the video, Tiling/grouting is the DYI I hate the most because in my opinion it is a one shot job. If something goes wrong, all your work have been for nothing. And that is why you have to be 100% sure you know what you are doing before you start. PS) Mapei is an 80 year + old Italian based international company with 3+ billion dollar revenue, so for a spesialist building product producer I think they know what they are doing.

[@deborahbaca1345]

@@JoppeOSL we did listen and understand. But most DIYers don't relate to drill technology. The company needs to write big warnings about this particular issue.

[@bearmotel]

@@JoppeOSL He did not say that he didn't read the fine print. He said he couldn't find it anywhere on the package.

[@JoppeOSL]

@@zippythechicken The Mapei premix grout was launched in 2015, according to Mapei because some professional users wanted a "timesaver". Instructions of the product he used state "Mix thoroughly with a low-speed mixer (at about 350 rpm) for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until obtaining a smooth, creamy, homogenous paste consistency and a uniform shading of the colored grout." It was "hidden" in the Us version of the instructions. I DO feel sorry for the guy, and I have had my troubles with tiling/grouting as a DIY'er myself. But the warnings and instructions are there, you just have to read them. He made a guess, and guessed wrong on how to use the product. We have all done it. But it's a bit "communist" to claim that its the producers fault to not have every user read the manuals before using the product. I have al respect for DIYfferent, and as far as I see it he does not blame the producer. But some commenters claim that the instructions are lacking, and the internet shows that this is not factual.

[@JoppeOSL]

@@deborahbaca1345 You are probably right about the fact most that DIYers dont relate to drill technology. And probably are are most DIY'ers not particularly interested in reading the usage instructions of the products they are using. But then again, If you dont know how to do a thing, guessing or assuming is in most cases a not the smartest idea. We have all done it, but if we don't own what we did (as DIYfferent actually did in this video) we will never learn.

[@veesimmons2464]

Yikes! I have a bag of the same brand and type of grout sitting here as I'm watching tiling videos. This is by far the MOST helpful one! I was reading the directions and saw the picture of the fast mixing process so I got my gear together. I'm new to this so I decided to watch a specific video for this prodcut as I nervously prepare to grout the vintage wonky tiles I mortared onto my kitchen stove wall. Now I will mix by hand with cool water. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIESE TIPS!

[@hollysamson3808]

How would you have known…you won’t have tons of people in your master bath. It is so beautiful, love the tile…just enjoy it! A lesson learned and passed on! I love following you and your family! 💕

[@diyfferent]

That's how we feel now. Just live and learn :)

[@scotennis609]

I would have done everything WRONG today, before watching your video. THANK YOU!!!

[@kimc5048]

This is partly why I love you guys so much, if somethings wrong you check into it and if its your fault you are straight up honest about it, many ppl would of blamed the grout and told everyone how bad it was without looking into it. The floor looks great , im officially blind so small detail is oblivious to me lol And like you said no one's gonna be laying on the bathroom floor lol

[@carriebishop8838]

I also like that Doug investigates what went wrong.

[@bradandersen4353]

COLD water and oxygen are key in the setting time of all grouts especially fast set. Back in the day, all grouts were hand mixed. I have been installing tile and grout for 30 plus years. Dampening the tile floor prior to grouting will allow the grout to flow over the surface and not allow the grout to dry before you fill the joints.

[@tomtillman]

Good idea. wipe it with a sponge.

[@ssartune]

Glad you seem to have found out the reason behind it, but you're absolutely right, the manufacturer needs to make it far clearer on what to avoid! Also glad you're able to leave the floor in-situ. Truly hope this is the worst of it for you now. Looking forward to seeing future progress. ❤

[@ericastier1646]

THe reason they do not put it in writing is they know this is not the source of the problem. Professionals ran into this issue even mixing by hand. I suspect a batch quality control failure from the manufacturer.

[@nessunamore]

I'm a diyer. I will be doing my grout today. I was planning on using a mixer. You saved me a major headache. Thank you

[@tracietv2]

Ditto! Decided to check out a video first and this came up.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Good info! Yes, the company really needs to warn their consumers about mixing with a high speed drill!

[@MicahFunk]

It's odd, I used this grout today and used a high speed mixer too. No problems at all.

[@ericastier1646]

@@MicahFunk yeah and i've read professional who claimed they hand mixed and also ran into the problem. I suspect bad batches and poor quality control.

[@catherinehall2072]

Thank you! About to grout a large space. This was timely.

[@marvap8105]

Doug, from what you showed the floor looks good. Ashley did a great job of cleaning the tiles, I love the flooring that you showed, keep up the excellent work.

[@diyfferent]

I think sometimes things look worse when you are stressed. That's why it was good to walk away for a bit. And Ashley did clean it up nice!

[@laurayates4424]

@@diyfferent can you please share how your wife cleaned it? We are in the exact same boat right now with the same product and I'm trying to figure out how to clean up the grout lines/tiles where the grout cured too quickly.

[@MrMikeyPayne]

the most important video for using this grout. THANK YOU. The manufacturer needs a BIG warning sign on the bag pointing this fact out. Thank you!

[@margaretbedwell3211]

I'm glad you found out what went wrong and you were kind enough to pass on this information. I am also happy to know it is something you can live with now that you have gotten over your disappointment. Have a Blessed day.

[@mikefaulkinbury8932]

Thank you for posting this! I am about to use this exact grout over a tile job that took me three weeks. You undoubtedly saved me from heartbreak 🎉❤

[@Sheri77]

Looks good, I wouldn't tear it out either. That must have been so frustrating though. You guys are amazing.

[@crinkle2649]

Ashley you guys didn't give up on it you know your beautiful floor was under there. You both worked so hard. The floor is stunning.

[@mylouisianahome9751]

I think it looks great. When I moved into my house 30 years ago, it was 2 years old and the foundation had failed resulting cracked Sheetrock and cracks in tile all over the place. My hubby and his first wife designed and had it built. As soon as I moved in I got to work researching what I could do to camouflaged all the cracks or fix them. The only cracks I couldn’t fix were in our kitchen brick floor. My hubby would come home from work and say, how can you love this house with all these cracks everywhere? I told him, the only reason I get to live in this beautiful home is because of those cracks! Hubby’s first wife left him when the trouble with the house started. Then 2 years later, hubby met me. I still make it a point to look at our cracked brick floor and take a minute to be grateful.

[@nancyparker3732]

Great attitude about life☀️

[@mrsdig57]

That's a good attitude to have. There're are a lot of women that don't want to live in a house that a first wives lived in. They just want to sell it and buy a different one.

[@ericastier1646]

@@nancyparker3732 ex wife is typical american female. Ungrateful, self entitled, selfish.

[@PlancoandChill]

Those tiles have character and now they have a story behind them. You did such a great job regardless. I know you get embarrassed and frustrated when things dont go your way but you are helping 22,000 people learn that you cant mix that stuff on high speed and honestly thats amazing. Keep trucking forward. Loving the progress.

[@laurendurazo]

love your kind comment and perspective!

[@generalconsumer9520]

Yes, it's my new year's thing is to be less abrasive and I'm trying and mostly comes to me just not leaving a comment, email, etc. I hope by the end of the year that even when frustrated I can spread wisdom instead of tearing things down. I am here watching this fully, of multiple videos learning what amd what not to do. If I was a pro I would hope to be like another video poster explaining rpms to use and time length. Otherwise pros shouldn't need to be here unless they wanted to make fun. Good stuff though!

[@joyceholdeman5432]

I really like that tile with the dark grout. You might think its terrible now but I think it's going to grow on you. Cheers!

[@l.5127]

The beauty of life is that we never stop learning. Thanks Doug, blessings to you and your family 🙏💕

[@amplified-zg1cy]

I know it was upsetting and frustrating but the floor looks beautiful anyway. Love the tiles.

[@02271953me]

That floor, despite all the grout issues, turned out so attractive! Really nice.

[@elizabethhumber6109]

Even though the grout was a pain and caused you so much stress I think the floor looks lovely. Love your choise of tiles.

[@charlene5461]

Love your "detective work" and reaching out to the company for answers. I did an "easy🤔" tile job with 1'×1' tiles over a very large area once. "Once" being the key word!😆 I have steered away from any tile work since. It turned out really good but it was a lot of hard work,(400 sq. ft.).You have done an awesome job on all your tile jobs, even the bathroom that gave you a fit!! I think it looks awesome!! Thanks for the info for any future DIYers doing tile! This is very good information!! Have a blessed weekend!

[@keithwright2726]

Doug, it looks like you may be able to just re-grout over the floor to fill in the cracks and holes. I'm not a pro but it may give u the professional, clean look you're looking for. Awesome job either way!!! Thanks for getting to the root cause. You probably save me a heartache in the future!

[@diyfferent]

Yeah, I may be able to fill in those pits. I can't do too much about some of the high spots, but that alone could make it look for even at least.

[@rablobanda]

@@diyfferent use vinegar, that will (slowly) dissolve the grout and won't hurt the ceramic tiles.

[@barbgp4789]

@@diyfferent I think you also noticed the color of the grout you used was a bit off - maybe also due to the mixing method (?) so if you whip up a new batch to fill in, you might end up with two-toned grout. (P.S. Kudos to you and Ashley for sharing ALL your hard work knowledge and lessons!)

[@JJM2222]

@@barbgp4789 you can't add water to grout once its mixed, or the color will bleed out. Especially with dark grout

[@413MassDigger]

Dont beat your job up,, it looks good Doug!! Glad you figured out not to whip the mix!!

[@cybermanne]

Wow. Crazy that the drill made it set up so quick. I would never have guessed that. I thought it had something to do with you mixing two bags at the same time perhaps.

[@anonymouslyominous33]

It's takes a man to admit his mistakes , bravo sir . I saw it in the directions of a different grout and wondered why mixing speed would matter , now I know , so thanks

[@gaylkirkpatrick7128]

That Floor is gorgeous! Thank you for explaining the proper mixing technique to use!

[@frankodetanko8761]

I wanted to say thank you. I was about 8 hours away from mixing that exact grout for my kitchen and I was definitely going for the drill and paddle. For what it’s worth, I’m not happy it comes from your misfortune, but your video did SOME good. My advice to you would be to spend an hour or two blending and cleaning up the bad spots and the floor will look like a million dollars. It already looks great. The good thing about a floor is that it’s all the way down there! We are our own worst critics. The only person that floor will bother is you. And that’s only if you let it. We live and learn. Life’s too short. Put your arm around your squeeze, laugh and enjoy yourselves. We’re only here ten minutes!

[@anitakrot7541]

I love your positive attitude. Thanks for the great advice. Lessons shared are beyond price. They are not only practical but also teach us how to gracefully be humble. Thank you for that.

[@marlitstansell700]

Personally, I think that's what their channel is all about...being gracefully humble. They are such a sweet family!! All the incredible work they do is awesome but I do love how they respond to the highs and lows of their efforts!

[@kathleenrussell5555]

I knew you two would come through with flying colors!!! You are determined and I totally get it. Ashley...you are a trooper and a great support to your dear husband. I can't wait to watch you finish your home. Is this your forever home? God bless your beautiful family. I love your channel...

[@diyfferent]

Thanks! We are just living and taking each day as it comes. We could end up staying here for a long time, or something could happen that makes us move. We'll never use the phrase forever home. :)

[@AB-83]

Holy cow I wouldn't have ever thought about that! Insane. Thank you you for the update.

[@MaureenTheTemp]

I came here to say just that, I NEVER would even GUESSED the speed of the mixing would be a problem.

[@SeanandTaraPerkins]

You just saved me a huge headache! Got all my gear organized for doing our tiles tomorrow, including the drill and mixer. Putting away the drill now:)

[@ninabooker2904]

Thanks for the update on this frustrating project. I’m glad you figured out the problem, but I’m sorry this happened to to you. The manufacturer NEEDS to rewrite their instructions, IMMEDIATELY ! I think this is their fault ! Thanks for sharing your experiences. You are so open and honest, I really appreciate you. The floor looks beautiful. Great work as usual. 💕 love your family.

[@JoppeOSL]

Part of the Mapei instructions "Pour the correct amount of water, 22-26%, into a clean container and add Ultracolor Plus while stirring. It is recommended that mixing takes place with a slow-moving mixer / drill with a whisk to prevent a lot of air from forming in the mass." and " as soon as the mix looses its plasticity, the remaining batch should be discarded". I can not see the instructions being a part of the problem. But I do feel for the guy in the video. Been there and done that, and is is a nightmare. Tiling/grouting is my worst/most stressfull DIY by far.

[@2121212147]

All grouts should be mixed on low speed. It's a rule of thumb. That's why you hire a professional.

[@DonBMW]

Just used this stuff and mixed it manually. Had at least 45 minute working time. Started w a small amount of cool water and mixed in a small bucket by hand. My repair was perfect.

[@ADUSEI6111]

When mixing did jus follow instructions on the back?

[@DonBMW]

@@ADUSEI6111 Basically. If a small repair. Mix about 1/2 cup of water and maybe a teaspoon of the grout mix. It won’t easily mix together. So stir stir stir. Then add more powder and stir stir stir until it’s the consistency of toothpaste.

[@ADUSEI6111]

@@DonBMW Awesome, thank you

[@Hollybank5]

Doug, the floor actually looks beautiful ❤️. Perhaps it’s not quite what you had intended, and it gave you quite the heartache, but it’s still beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing what you learned about this product. Your home is coming along nicely. Keep up the good work ✅😘

[@spud13x13]

I'm a DIY'er and have used this grout on four different jobs now. Based on my experience, your assessment is spot on. Mix too fast, and it sets up FAST! However, I've drill mixed it on low speed three times and have had good results - 30 minutes working time. But, yeah, I bet hand mixing would give even better working time. I just don't want my arms to hurt! Anyway, my first go with this grout was going sideways, so I ran to the computer, found your video first, and had the eureka moment. Throwing out that batch of grout saved the project! Thank you!

[@spud13x13]

Addendum: Last job, I hand mixed three batches. Working time was significantly better than low speed drill mixing. But, boy, was I sore the next day LOL! Final verdict? This is my go-to grout from here on out. And - I'll do some stretching first, then hand mix.

[@OmarChannel]

Or use Mapei Keracolor

[@sharonrobledo136]

Thanks for the follow up on the grouting in the bathroom. I was leaning towards the fact that you had mixed 2 bags together but the update cleared that up. Glad you guys made it work. I didn’t have any doubts you guys would figure it out.

[@marcovalgresy8309]

I Doug! I just saw your video and you're the only one that give real tips about the MAPEI product. We want to use MAPEI ultracolor plus, for our porcelain countertops joints, but before finding your video, we were struggling to find help or information on how to use MAPEI product. Even on their website the information's limited. Big thank to you and good luck for your project to come! Marco from Quebec.

[@dianeblack8849]

that was super interesting..at least the company knew what the problem could be and it turned out to be the case..another lesson learned..going forward..you're doing a great job

[@davidbridges8402]

Love the school of hard knocks, We never forget these type of lessons, Looks great

[@kathistarns5361]

Wow! I'm so happy that you found out why it did that. It still looks beautiful and I'm sure Ashley loves it!! Can't wait to see what's up next😄.

[@Jo.H.]

I’m glad you found out why that happened. It’s annoying when you don’t know why. The grout manufacturer should clearly state that hand mixing is the way to mix on their bag’s. Ashley did a great job cleaning your tile, they are beautiful tiles. The en-suite floor look’s beautiful.

[@desertgal_5042]

That is a beautiful tile! 💕💕 I have been waiting for the installation. So glad you are ok with it. I would be on my knees for hours with a dremel tool smoothing out high spots and pits. Then restaining the grout 😂😂😂. It does look beautiful though. I can see why you picked out that tile. I love all the antique looks you have chosen. Happy renovating 💕💕

[@lindacruikshank2656]

I have been watching you through many homes now and in saying that i know for sure that this imperfection will bother you till you fix it. Maybe not know but you will want to in the future. Take pride in the fact that we learn so much good and bad from your jobs. The tile looks so much better now. Great job Ashley. As long as there are no sharp edges or protruding tiles to cut or trip on you have succeeded in improving this home way beyond what you bought. So pat yourself on the back cuz you did good. Love you guys.

[@jackieskitchen1966]

Wow that is amazing so sorry that this happened to you! I would get ahold of the company again and tell them that they clearly used a drill on the instructions, it really doesn't hurt maybe they will compensate you a little. Honestly I think it is beautiful!!! I can't wait to see what you are doing next ❤

[@billiehanson3686]

You will notice it but literally no one else will at all - looks beautiful!

[@masspyro5167]

You guys are still doing a fine job. And thank you for full transparency on everything you do. Love your channel...

[@mandyleeson1]

Thank goodness you found out why it set so quickly. Those things can really knock your confidence when you don’t know why. Tiles look great👍🏽

[@audreywy1743]

The floor still looks nice but I understand how upsetting it must be to know that you were doing everything right and to have flaws anyway. I think the manufacturer should have a large CAUTION ⚠️ disclaimer on it about these mixing tips.

[@deboralintner6223]

You have probably saved many a person from making the same mistake, thank you.🌻

[@jarjar0653]

Good investigation work! 👍🏼Thanks for letting us know about hand mixing. I thought it might have been a higher temperature on the particular day. The instructions should be clear about not using high speed mixer!

[@niksand1713]

I’m really glad you got some sort of answer to that situation. Color and design choices are so nice! Keep moving forward. 😃

[@vahneb7260]

The floor looks fine. Over time and with cleaning I’m sure the grout will look better. The product instructions should have had precautionary information. Clearly, this happened to other consumers. Be blessed.

[@skywardtraveler]

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate that you posted this video. There are an awful lot of posters on KZbin that do the most crappy job and don't get to the point. You have saved me a lot of trouble.! Thank you! I would have used a high-speed mixer.

[@BonnieJeanTlq]

Could you go over it again with the same grout to fill in where you missed places? Maybe not important but it might be easier to keep clean. You don’t need to answer me, it’s just a suggestion. It does look beautiful though!❤️☀️

[@anitajinfla9762]

I was thinking that too and having a big wet sponge to rinse and go over it. I myself would keep the uneven grout with nooks and crannies... LOL Might help to keep from slipping on a slick surface maybe? It such a beautiful floor... Did a great job and Ashley and Doug have great taste. The tile looks vintage.

[@wendyjohnson2366]

I think it looks good it adds to it!! Ashley as always a rock star! Doug you should also give yourself credit you always do a wonderful job at anything you do

[@lonelumbyhansen5346]

My thought so too, but i allso don´t know iff thats posible to do.

[@clintmurdock119]

yes you can if done before its cured normal sanded grout you want to do add more within 24 hrs. Not sure about rapid curing stuff like Ultra FA

[@grandmasfavorites]

I'm glad your floor is not ruined and you figured out the problem.

[@Zombie-adventures]

Ashley did an awesome job! As others have said, if the grout bothers you, you could lightly skim any pitted areas but truly it’s beautiful! I love that tile, it gorgeous! Thanks for the heads up about mixing. I actually have some broken out grout that I need to repair and will keep that in mind.

[@tammysarrazin7078]

holy smokes so fast from a drill mixer thats crazy, so glad you got an answer and the company reached out to tell you hugsssss

[@rockreader4298]

Doug and Ashley, Bless your hearts for your never-give-up attitude toward getting the best results. Your cup will always be half full, not half empty, because of your positive outlook toward all situations. Thank You Both. This vid is sure to help many people. ( :

[@fab4gal834]

I'm really glad that you contacted the company because they need to know that their product needs more mixing clarification to yield the desired results. I hope they decide to fix their future packaging to either explain what not to do or at least show a picture showing that you should not use a beater. Like a big X through the illustration...lol I appreciate the fact that you show the good, the bad and the ugly. Having said that I think your floor looks good regardless. You will obviously critique it more yourself because you are a perfectionist to a certain degree, Doug! That's not a bad thing. Look at it this way, you got through it. Very smart having your bathroom fixtures suspended from the wall. Like you said it will be an easy fix if you ever decide to change it!

[@cathybrewer8958]

The tiles are beautiful, the grout imperfections make the tiles more beautiful and noticeable. Would not think anymore about it. You did your best and went beyond what I would have done. Great job to you both, in the work and choosing the tiles.

[@bkbk-x3v]

God bless you my man. I am grouting bathroom floor tomorrow. I was so worried about grout drying out. They say this is for the pros not the DIYers. Non sense you've got the aswer. I am confident now that I can do the job. Thanks to you man.(Mapei added speed of 350 rpm. eventhough the speed is specified people may ignore it))

[@cherylmiller2272]

So sorry for your problem, but I think the floor is fine. I love the design!

[@jeff3282]

Thanks for the video! I hand stirred for 3 and 1/2 minutes and it went perfect! I had about 40 minutes which was plenty of time. I'm a DIYer that has never installed a backsplash. Thank you again.

[@hd02sporty]

That totally makes sense, Doug. Too much air whipped into the mix. I know how hard you work to have projects come out the best they can be. Sometimes, thru no fault of our own, things get messed up and we have to accept it or redo it. I think you made the right choice. It is beautiful tile And, maybe thru wear, the bumps in the grout will smooth out. I still think it's beautiful. They do make stain sticks for grout so if the grout is too light for your liking, you can darken it. Can't wait to see what you're up to next!

[@MsJet1]

Only you will see the imperfections. It looks good from a distance and the tile is beautiful. Good thing to share with your viewers. If it were me I would try a dremel sanding drum to smooth out the bumps. It would be tedious, but when might be worth trying in an inconspicuous area.

[@cassityart7001]

Thanks for the update. The tiles and the grout color look nice. Interesting though that hand mixing or low speed wasn’t clear on the instructions. We have used the old school grout mix many times for our projects then several more paid tile projects for refurbs. We would have picked up the quick set mix and mixed the same way. The house is looking great!

[@trishabanks942]

Doug I appreciate your honesty showing good and bad with diy as well as products!! This why I’ve stayed watching your channel :) hi to Ashley, Bella and Maverick🙏🙋‍♀️

[@lorihunt7318]

Glad to hear you're recovering emotionally from what feels like a disaster. Hugs💓 I do like one of the suggestions below regarding applying a skim layer of grout. Sounds like it did the trick for the gentleman below. Just something to consider. Hugs again! You guys work so hard! Love and prayers💗🙏

[@seansmith1896]

Thanks for figuring out what went wrong and letting us all learn your hard lesson the easy way!

[@kimberlyrichardson8980]

None of us are perfect Doug! My husband and I love to watch you, Ashley, Belle and Maverick to see how you are progressing with your complete remodel of this house and property! You all work very hard and no one can say you’re quitters! The work you are doing is labor intensive, but my husband wanted to remind you to not leave the roof too long before epithet the metal on it. Please all of you be careful and God Bless You!🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻

[@angelavaughan9477]

I'm so glad you kept that beautiful tile. I'm sorry about the fast set up but you're right no one will be laying on that floor looking at it. Thank you for sharing this information with us; I'm sure it will save someone someday!

[@RoyBlumenthal]

Thanks. I would never have guessed that was the cause! Jeeeez. Well done for scrubbing that floor so well! Would it be feasible to rub a skim coat of that grout over the rough and bubbled parts?

[@diyfferent]

We could try that.

[@sylviagreybe672]

Still looks amazing to me. I'm glad it isn't so bad you have to tear it out and start again. If that happened to me I'd me so mad. Especially as you said, the instructions show a freaking drill mixer! Really glad it worked out OK for you.

[@localsouptalks]

I’m happy that you’re feeling better about it. I love that Ashley worked to clean the tile to the point where you could come back to it. Great teamwork, you guys. And thanks for sharing what you’ve learned - I’ve taken it as a learning lesson too.

[@ltsplace3301]

Great follow up. Glad you got to the bottom of that. Lookin good!

[@vestafairie]

would you consider a 2nd layer of grout to fill in the missing spots, or is this a ridiculous suggestion?

[@tiredandretired]

I hope by you reaching out to the manufacturer that they change the instructions on the packaging! All the Imperfections along the way weren't disasters and adds character to the house. It's a way to remember the renovation and share stories in years to come. I am glad you shared what happened. Looking forward to the next step!

[@MicaelaShepherd]

It looks beautiful.

[@rhondallyons9842]

Yes, I appreciate your good attitude! I can imagine you wish that you would have know before you did it. I does look very nice and I look forward to the next projects! Sending love to each of you!

[@minnesotagal507]

I’m happy you showed us the result and probably saved some people from disaster.

[@christinebeardon7416]

Nice that the manufacturers got back in-touch! But they shouldn't put a picture of a electric drill in the picture definitely gives you the impression you can use one and No mention of mixing it at a slow speed or by hand! Glad you got it sorted and thank you for posting this info! Love your videos!

[@Ladythyme]

WOW! I’m at least glad you were able to discover why it happened. Thanks for sharing the successes and the fails. Full speed ahead!

[@glaw8622]

Reminds me of what I saw in mostly Spanish style homes so still very pretty and Classic. Very well done Doug and Ashley!!

[@lesserpoo]

The floor is beautiful!! Yes, there’s small imperfections, but isn’t that what life is about? We all have little imperfections… you guys are doing a great job as always!

[@sylviebarbier9231]

You are just exceptionally caring and intelligent people. Thank you for sharing. And the ground, even up close, is absolutely stunning.

[@Butterfly-iz3nm]

Wow what a great video. You are extremely open, transparent, and helpful. The kind of guy that is a true friend to others. At first I was a bit weirded out by the facial hair but it's okay now. You're a real cool guy. And thank God for Ashley! There are many women out there who would never let you live it down and maybe even make you tear it out and do it over again. God bless you and her and I hope your future renovation endeavors come out satisfying and enjoyable.

[@TeslaBoy123]

This is a clear sample. Anything is easy and nobady done learning even after 100 years working in something or a trade

[@woodrowmuse8437]

Still a great job after a bath rug no one will notice! That close up of the tile showed the beautiful tile! Great video Doug!

[@Aiko2-26-9]

Such a good attitude. I just love those tiles and they still look great. I'm glad you are not going to replace them.

[@vivianwilliams2216]

So glad you found out the cause of what and why things went wrong, I'm very happy that the tile was not destroyed, and you can live with it also ! 😊👍💕💕💕

[@mnwhit1]

I’m glad you found the reason for the fast setting. The floor looks great and as you said no one is going to be on their knees looking at the grout