Grouting tools

[cott999]

Are the grouting tools to clean off worth using, i read not, or best to clean with a rag

i mean the joints, striking then

 

[gregers]

do you mean a grouting rubber?if so makes the job so much easier,a must have for your tool collection.

 

[gcol]

I think the poster is on about a washboy. And yes, they are good.

 

[gregers]

gcol,thats a new 1 for me never seen it before,you learn something every day.just googled it looks a good piece of kit if you do enough tiling,

 

[iaith]

This is where me and professional tilers disagree. on wall tiles I use a grout float and hawk to get the grout right into the gaps, once things are starting to dry I use my finger to clean the excess out of the gaps, then when things are dryer I use the palm of my hand to remove the grout from the tiles. I guess on large floors the washboy would come in handy.

 

[gcol]

This is where me and professional tilers disagree. I use my finger to clean the excess out of the gaps, then when things are dryer I use the palm of my hand to remove the grout from the tiles.

I wouldn't just limit your disagreement to tilers - I'd be so bold as to suggest that anyone with half a brain would disagree with you too.

 

[jefoss]

i love my washboy, wouldnt do anyjob without it, if i could id have it in bed with me, mrs jefoss might not be hppy tho about that



good to see GC on top form here!

 

[gcol]

i love my washboy, wouldnt do anyjob without it...

Even hanging a door?

 

[iaith]

This is where me and professional tilers disagree. I use my finger to clean the excess out of the gaps, then when things are dryer I use the palm of my hand to remove the grout from the tiles.

I wouldn't just limit your disagreement to tilers - I'd be so bold as to suggest that anyone with half a brain would disagree with you too.

Ooooh! that's harsh.
Don't knock it 'till you've tried it.

 

[gcol]

Unfortunately, time constraints and chemical burns would prevent me from utilising this method.

 

[jefoss]

i love my washboy, wouldnt do anyjob without it...

Even hanging a door?

hanging a door, the washing out, felting the shed........

 

[gcol]

Have you ever considered a comfort blanket jef?