Tiling can be quite a costly exercise but with the Selleys White For Life range and our step by step guides, you can do it yourself, with a result you will be proud of at a fraction of the cost!
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72 hours
What You Will Need
- Selleys White for Life Powder Grout
- Measuring cup
- Bucket
- Pointing trowel (for mixing)
- Grout float
- Sponge
- Clean cloth
Instructions
Step 1: Add 250mL water to the bucket (to mix 1 kg of powder grout) then slowly add contents of the White For Life Activator. Now slowly add one bag of powder to the water while mixing. Add no more than an extra 30mL of water slowly while mixing to obtain a thick consistency. Allow to stand for approx. 3 minutes, then remix grout before tiling.
Step2: Grout small areas at a time by working the grout into the joints and smooth off, using a rubber squeegee or grout float.
Step 3: Allow grout to firm up in joints (10-15 minutes).
Step 4: Using a damp (not wet) sponge, clean tile surfaces by wiping lightly, in a circular motion. Finish with a single wipe diagonally across the tiles.
Step 5: After 24 hours, buff and polish the tile surface with a soft clean cloth.
Step 6: After the grout has set for an initial 24 hours, leave for another 3 days before exposing to water in a shower.
Handy Tips
- Work from the edges, allowing yourself a path to exit.
- Apply a generous amount of grout to the floor.
- Unequal amounts of water in different batches can lead to mottled colouration of the dried grout.
- Grout whitens on drying.
- Prevent spilling any liquids or getting any dirt or contaminants on the grout lines for a full 24 hours.
- Allow to dry for 3 days before exposing to water in showers.
- Do not remix the product once it has started to harden.
Selleys White For Life Grout Sealer
Selleys White For Life Grout Sealer is designed to help protect grouts. It helps lock out water and oil-based stains, soil and mould, thereby enhancing the White For Life Grout resistance to yellowing, staining or blackening, when used as a system and as per pack directions*.
Selleys White For Life Ready To Use Grout
Selleys White For Life Ready To Use Grout is a water-based easy to use, brilliant white grout, ideal for wall and floor tiles and for joints up to 5mm wide. It resists yellowing, staining or blackening, when used as a part of the Selleys White For Life™ Tiling System and as per pack directions*.
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