Tile Install so Bad I Can't Show You. Here's what happened...
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We did a follow up video explaining what went wrong here: ruclips.net/video/hZzr0Gyrg3w/видео.htmlfeature=shared
It is really important to only mix one bag at a time. If you mix two bags at once, the heat from the mixture starting to cure will make the whole load go hard very quickly. For this reason, you need one person to spread the grout, and another to mix the next bucket (so, you need two buckets per person spreading), unless one bucket will do the whole area you plan to grout (that is, a small area). You cannot add more water, but you can use the mixer to make it a bit softer if it hardens too quickly in the bucket. Hot humid climates make it go off really quickly, where you might even have to mix half a bag at a time. Best practice is to seal off the room(s) and use a dehumidifier if you are in a very warm humid climate. Grouting is by far the toughest part of a tiling project. Some grouts stay dry and gritty, and fall out at the first wash (not good), like dry cookie dough.
Omg seal off the room and use a what? Refrigerated air unit? Because thats what refrigerated air conditioners do is remove moisture from the air! Im thinking dont worry about it! Grout is the easy part! If your grout is “falling out” and gritty after you wash it once, please step away from the grout bucket and call a tile guy! Lol And omg no dont mix half a bag of colored grout! The dyes might not be mixed all together with the sand etc equally resulting in off colors between the 2 halves! Thats just stupid! Your statements are just plain incorrect in a lot of ways! Sorry!
Doug, your temperament is unbelievable!!! I always enjoy watching your videos and seeing how hard you and Ashley work together as a team to create a home for your family. It's also nice to read comments from folks who GENUINELY want to help you to succeed with your build.
Sweet children too!
I'm just reading the mapei FAQ website and found this: "Warmer temperatures or warm water will shorten the spreadability time. Storing Ultracolor Plus FA in an non-air-conditioned space can also lead to faster set times". What do you guys think? Could that be the reason why it all went downhill? They also have this grout haze remover that maybe could help cleaning it up. I think it's a good idea to contact mapei company about this issue. Maybe you'll get a refund or any guidance from them. Anyways, sorry to hear that it was that bad for you. Let's hope all the other projects will be much nicer to do. Lots of love from Poland!
You touched on good points and the other issue, out of their control, how long were the bags stored and how were they stored in Florida?
The final color is way off too it sounds like. I think the grout ingredients were mis-measured. But I completely agree with the temperature part too. The bathroom is a small space, probably pretty warm in there.
I have noticed mapei products in general are water sensitive both grouts and mortars! They all tend to setup fast!
The grout haze remover is just a weak acid of some kind ! The efflorescence is alkaline and so its neutralized by the acid !
So now you have to keep your grout airconitioned? Lol! Keep that grout happy! Dont piss it off!
Don’t be too disheartened it’s an easy enough mistake for anyone to make, I would say it’s definitely because of the two bag mix if you had done one then cleaned sponged that before carrying on it would more than likely been fine, but this of course is said in hindsight, nobody would have thought about the mix hardening so quickly in such a small space. I would say if it come up to an ok standard and the colour darkens all is good, but if there’s a chance that when you’re sitting on the toilet all the small faults jump out at you then rip it up and start over, it will probably cause you less stress in the long run. It’s obvious this upset you a lot try not to let it get you down, sending you supporting vibes and virtual hugs 🤗 from Dave in the UK 🏴 x x
I totally understand the frustration. You 2 do such good work and to have something like this happen just seems to take all of the wind out of the sails! But, quilting comes to mind. I do quilts and I try my best to make them as "perfect" as I can. Some people will make one block wrong on purpose. It seems they feel the need to do this so they can remember they are humans and not perfect. I don't do that in my quilt. There are little imperfections (and sometimes bigger ones) without me trying to make them on purpose. So, I just think you have a home that's turning out like a lovely quilt! :-) Whether it was because of you or the materials you were working with - it's there but it will be ok. And at some time I'm sure at least the members wouldn't mind you sharing the floor with us. We are members because we want to be supportive even though we know you're just as human as the rest of us. (((HUGS))) Doug & Ashley, you're doing a great job!
I watch Trent & Allie. Trent had the same thing happen when he tiled his master bath. His tile pro pal told him that type grout needs to applied in tiny batches with the excess being wiped away immediately. He had to really work at it to get it off each tile...a whole roomful. It took days of chipping away at it.
as we've seen through the years, you all not only learn from the mistakes but also end up with something so much better. hope that is some consolation...
Don't beat yourself up over this, everything else you do is perfect and I am sure it isn't as bad as you think. Give yourself a break. You two are great.
Doug...you are an expert builder. You have a talent that many of us admire. Don't be so hard on yourself....your skills and determination exceed the norm. You are doing a beautiful job on your home. Our life experiences teach us. You will roll through this with flying colors. Take care. You have our friendship and support...
I completely agree Kathleen! I'm learning so much from this channel! Its hard to see him so crushed over this.
My hubby said that they used to just mix up 'part' of a bag at a time and work in sections. Do a section and get it wiped down and then mix more and do the next section. Some grouts are 'fast drying.' It may take longer, mix work, clean. Mix, work, clean; mix, work, clean. But possibly in the end you will not be so hot and tired....and disappointed. It will probably turn out OK. I remember my Grandma telling me once that you should not double some recipies when baking because the results will not be the same, so perhaps that rule may apply with some jobs like that.
The tile you picked out with the chocolate gout was such a beautiful match to the Era of the house. I could see on the video how worn out you were. I commend you for sharing what happened with the tiling and grout. It will help someone down the road who are also doing their own DIYing. I like your attitude of things don't have to be perfect. "It is what it is." It's the same thing in my crafting. I know where the mistake is, but others would not notice. Don't be too hard on yourself. We, as fans of your channel and your family, are supportive of you. I admire how much you do in both the renovations and with your family. You always come up with unique ideas and creative ways to get a job done. You should be proud of how much you have accomplished and grown in your skills. I like the suggestions of reaching out to the manufacturer as others may have had this problem and maybe be able to help you remedy the situation. You guys take care.
I would contact the manufacturer regarding this problem and see what they say...You both work so hard, I feel your disappointment...our hearts go out to you...the front hall looks beautiful...
I think with any fast drying grout, I would mix up small batches and do small sections at a time. Sorry that happened to you. You two work so hard!
Hi, I am a 28 year tile setter, & I see you were using the rapid-set grout & mixed it a little dry on a hot day. That stuff will fire off in the bucket for sure, especially mixing it with a drill on hot day .. it adds a lot of air to the mix which speeds up the setting way too fast. Ive seen guys ruin hundreds of feet of floors doing that, in the end all the tile had to be removed & re-installed
What Josh Martin said, is what happened.
Josh have you ever used the grout cleaning buckets with the oversized rectangle sponge on a handle? The ones with the rollers to wring out the sponge? If not go get one ! It will cut your cleanup time buy at least half or 3/4! Raimondi makes the best! A bit more expensive but its the caddilac!
Cleaning grout became a complete non issue after i got my grout cleaning bucket! Even on commercial restaurant kitchens with 6x6 sure tread quarry tile!
Guys we bought the exact same grout to do our shower and we did two bags just like you.. it was a nightmare just like your experience it took 7 hours to scrub it clean so there are nylon bristled brushes that you can use for glass tile and that helped Flatten out the grout for us hope this helps
Sometimes uncontrollable errors turn into unexpected positives in our favor. Who knows, but your channel is one of my favorites and look forward to each episode regardless of outcomes. Love to your family.
it sounds like it had a bad chemical reaction in that batch. You should deff call the company and explain what happened. Also you have the video to prove the time frame. They should comp. you whatever you need to buy new tile. Start over and get the result you wanted or it will bother you forever every time you go in there
It is my experience that if you don't like it now you will not be able to ignore it. In your eyes it will only get worse. Tear it up and redo it. Write it off as a learning experience.
I love how you are able to stay so lighthearted when things don't go as planned.. I hope over time, It corrects itself.. hopefully with some moister from using the shower and mopping, regular wear n tear, will do the trick. One day you'll look at it and it will be better.. time has a way of fixing things. Hang in there guys.. House is looking so great! =D
you need to quit being so hard on yourself
@@rebeccadepasse9841 I didn't feel he was being at all hard on himself but rather hugely disappointed in product failure after all of their hard prep work. Ugh!! Makes sense to me.
@@02271953me sounded to me like he was trying to make the best of a bad situation.
We had the same problem when tiling our backsplash. We had to grout and wipe off two square feet at a time, after having it dry so fast it became unmanageable. There is a grout remover you can use to get the dry residue off the tiles. Don’t get discouraged, y’all are doing amazing on this rebuild.
I live in a humid area. I used to do tiling with my brother in law, he's a professional tiler. he always made the grout a little wetter than normal, and added a little dishwashing liquid to the mix, makes it kinda fluffy, spreads well and helps not dry out to quickly.
Ya some other guy was talking about adding dishsoap to drywall mud the other day! If dish soap was needed im sure they would have mentioned it on the bag under instructions! Maybe it helps i dunno ive nvr tried it! I been doing this for over 30 yrs though and enough water works just fine ! I do agree about adding a little xtra but im talking very little xtra! You can ruin your grout with too much water it will be powder the following day!
Hi Ashley and Doug sorry this happened. Maybe try a grout pen in dark brown to get the grout the colour you want. Tedious but because it’s a smaller space it won’t take you too long. Beautiful tile, love the colour.
I would email the company to tell them the problem you had with their product. I think it is something they should be made aware of. I would also include a picture of the finished bathroom floor, and include that segment of your recording that shows what happened.
Ya well you could but from what i saw its operator error sorry to say!
So sad to see you feeling so frustrated. Glad you let it out! Also glad you walked away for a bit. It'll be ok. If the grout doesn't darken up, maybe there's a way to stain the grout? Great job laying the tile out and liked how you were able to minimize your number of cuts. Good to see your hall tile again- so beautiful! Hope you guys have a peaceful, relaxing evening. Thanks for the video. 🙂❤
Good for you Doug for walking away for awhile. You'll work it out ❤️
We just used that same type of grout last year (different color though) The critical key was to only mix small amounts of grout at a time… because it is fast setting. Sorry you had a bad experience but don’t be so hard on yourself.
I do love that tile and I bet it is going to be hard to install. It looks so french provincial. Ashley you have good taste. I hope it all goes well Doug.
Doug we have all been there..heres what i feel went wrong.moment you felt it was hardening..AddWater!!.that would of slowed down the drying/ hardening time. And one bag at at time ALWays!
So that being said ive been where you are so heres how i fixed it...run a razor over the tile it will save your hands scrubbing. And if the color bothers you..you can buy grout pent/ paint to touch up your color.also to even out the grout lines use a fine sand paper..it will bring the grout lines down and make even..YES this is alot of work.i was in your shoes with same exact tile in white with a charchol grout so everything im suggesting is what i did..took many many hrs but it turned out stunning! Dont beat yourself up...its All fixable just tons of elbow grease and many cuss words involved...ha ha
Your never supposed to add more water.. it usually makes it worse
@@kristineolver3268 well in my case it has worked out just fine.
You can get a grout colorant to change---or in your case, deepen---the color of your grout. There are RUclips videos on this. Also, go back to Lowe's or Home Depot and talk to the flooring specialist---he/she will show you what products are available to solve this issue. I worked in the flooring department at my local Lowe's. We had three wonderful flooring specialists---two of them actually had been in the flooring business. They had both retired from the flooring business---over time, it's hard on your knees---but they still loved it and were encyclopedic in knowledge. I learned so much just working with them. Trust me---you are not the first person this has happened to. They will help you. Good luck! It's going to be beautiful---you'll see.
Doug and Ashley, You’re making the best of a bad situation. Hang in there.
Your transparency is so appreciated. As hard as this experience is, please know that my heart goes out to you both. I have been excited for Ashley and that tile as well. Sharing like you do really connects us. If anyone will make lemonade out of this it will be you guys. Give it some time and brain power 🤔 Now go relax and clear your heads 💚🧡
I agree with Jose - chin up. No one will ever know about the tile situation that you experienced. Hang in there. I love it and so will everyone who walks into your bathroom.
Muriatic acid will remove most of the bad grout so you can over top of it again with a different brand or color.
Good advice may save a disappointing job.
Something in the grout mix must have been wrong. Report the batch number to the manufacturer. Others may have had the same trouble. Good luck!
I’m sorry, but I laughed hysterically at this. This is life, right? Can’t wait to see it. What I’ve seen so far is gorgeous. :)
I am sorry you had so many problems!! You will figure it out .. Ashley and Doug are so talented. You always figure it out You both work so good together!!
You can’t face it! Your so funny. You guys do each Exceptional work I feel so bad for you, it’ll be just fine. You are the best channel on YT
Aww I’m so sorry that you guys had such a difficult job with your tile/grout job! I pray that it all turns out better than what it is now! You guys work so hard, I feel so bad! 🙏🙏
Oh Doug and Ashley, I'm so sorry that the grout became a nemesis for you in the bathroom. I remember back when you both showed the tile and I loved it as much as you both did/do. I'm so sad that the grout didn't work like it was supposed to. I know exactly how you feel when you worked so hard to fix it, became mentally and physically exhausted and just had to walk away. I've experienced that too in my life, only it was with sewing and quilt projects. I hope, when you go back to it somehow comes together. Thank you for sharing your not so perfect project. I think some people wouldn't have been willing to share something like this for fear of know-it-all folks leaving snarky/ judgemental comments.
I'm not worried you'll both figure out a way to make it come right. Be well, stay safe and God bless you all! 😊🙏🏻🌻❤️
You all are so meticulous in the work you do and that tile is just beautiful. I’m so sorry it didn’t come out the way you expected it to.
I would definitely discuss this with the company who makes the grout. Absolutely!
The struggles are real, Keep moving forward, I think it will look great.
At this moment, there are 719 comments. I'll gather a few points.
1. Hot day. Surely that accelerates curing.
2. Mixing a large amount of grout. Better to mix small batches.
3. Egg beater mixing. Aerates the mix, which accelerates curing.
4. Add water as soon as you see the grout setting up
5. Grout colorant to darken.
6. Move in the same direction when laying the grout sheets.
7. Sandpaper the grout. If too much to sand, try a diamond oscillating tool blade.
8. Ask Maipei for advice.
9. You already understand the perversity of inanimate objects.
10. You might have to adjust your culture, and deploy a few carefully selected cuss words.
The grout job may be problematic but as always you will work it out. It was nice to see Ashley in front of the camera more and she was really right in there doing the job. Kind of funny when the whole family drug up a chair and got snacks to watch the show. Looking forward to the next installment.
AWW you guys! My son-in-law has been doing tile for over 20 years. Replacement grout will set up faster, especially if the mix is "dry". He said if you use the replacement grout again and it sets up quickly, DO NOT be afraid to add more water to get the consistency needed. Usually that type of grout is used to replace/repair previously tiled areas. Nothing wrong with using for a new tile job, just make it a bit wetter and it will take a bit longer to dry. I'm sure the floor will look great! Just frustrating!
When it’s all said and done, the floor still looks very nice! I am glad you can move on and continue passing on lessons you learn. Thank you for sharing.
One bad out of 1000 great project outcomes. Pretty, pretty, pretty good.
So sorry that happened. I don't think I have ever seen you so frustrated with a project before The tile is beautiful so I hope you are able to find a way to make it work so that it is acceptable to you.
OMG SOUNDS LIKE THE FIRST AND ONLY TIME I USED SELF LEVELING CEMENT!!! the cement set up before I went from garage to bathroom could not even remove the mixer !!! The bucket was still hot when it arrived at home depot return desk !!! Depot replaced my bucket, my mixer and refunded the cement as if it was a regular occurrence!!! Chemically something went wrong !
Looks great to me. No one is going to get on their hands and knees to do a close up examination.
I really like it. Good to know about the high speed mixing though.
Just had a thought, not sure if it would work or not....... Sometimes after brick is laid for exterior walls, they will acid wash to clean off the excess mortar. Might want to research it and see if you can do a test patch to see if it would work for y'all.
All is good. Go back through with a Dremel in the worst area. I have found that the Dremel is my go to tool for small challenges (I won't use the other word). We move forward and don't look back. Thinking of you and your family
Thank you for also showing when something goes wrong. Those are most valuable lessons to learn from. I am so sorry to see what happened to you there. Maybe the batch of grout you had was manufactured incorrectly. Maybe try report to the manufacturer what happened to you. They can look into it and give you feedback. I hope you are over that shock by now.
The manufacturer will say" did you follow the instructions"?
Where does it say to mix two different bags?
The instructions say "mix a small portion and perform a test"
"did you use cold clean water?"
Etc. Etc.
It does say if using more than one bag at a time to mix them together first before adding water.
That’s how lots of my home improvement go. Someone else said do it over because it will aggravate you forever. Good advice if it’s in the budget.
Holy moly! Talk about a learning experience, for you Doug and Ashley, but more so for your viewers!
Me? I tried laying small tiles 49 years ago. Biggest lesson: don't do that.
Elegance and style have their limits. Vinyl linoleum in the baths and kitchen -- good enough! And easily replaced.
I admire your mental toughness, Doug. It's a very admirable quality. Bowed but not broken. 👍
Just found your channel so I'm going back to the begging o see how far you have come love from Liverpool uk xx
Watch the earlier videos. They will take you back years.
It's worth the journey Deborah , it's a great channel
Mapei is a good product only thing i can imagine what went wrong is you used rapid curing and that with hot condition you had its going very very fast did the instruction also mentioned lighty pre moisture the tiles?
If you mix to much it wil setup even quicker because its a chemical proces the more volume you mix together the more heat it produces and the heat wil accelerate the curing
If i mix it its like thin yoghurt and i do a max of halve a bag
I know you love your tiles and only way to get it like you wanted it is to begin al over again you deserve that beautiful floor
Sometimes you just have bad luck
Next time use a primer on your base board it helps a lot with sucking out the moisture in the tile adhesive and a flexibele adhesive gives you more time to adjust the tiles
Learn so much from you two. Sometimes doodoo just occurs. Is what it is and you get to learn from this experience. Take the knowledge and let it go. The music choices are always inspired. Well done Ashley.
Good morning Doug and Ashley, it sounds like it wasn't mixed correctly from the factory, especially if it heated that quick AND hazed over! But as handy as y'all are, I know you will come up with a solution, or a happy medium at the least😉
I hate the "rapid setting" type Mapei. It sets up way too fast! :(
Contact MAPEI and tell them that you had some type of chemical reaction with their newer product. They can reimburse for your time, tile and grout.
Get in touch with the company. They should be happy to help as they probably don’t want any bad publicity. It’s a shame because you worked so hard.
unfortunate turn of events, try not to let it knock you down, somethings just done come out as planned. Definitely notify the manufacture
I think the grout product company should be contacted and you should be compensated for the flooring job! Well, nothing may happen there, but nothing ventured, nothing gained! You have your video proof. People need to be made aware!
Yep, regroup! But, thank you for sharing…you are helping others to not have the same negative experience.
Most mortars and grouts have a working time written on the bag. I usually only mix the amount I can apply in HALF the working time specified at a time to make sure it will not exotherm. All of these type of materials cure by generating their own heat rather than just drying like joint compound or putty. Small batches are the way to go with these types of materials.
hang in there..you are an overcomer..your talent to do things correctly is admirable..don't let it cripple you
You are not alone in experiencing a construction kerfuffle. We have all been there in construction. It is what I call a monster PIA. Relax, breathe deeply and laugh...call the manufacturer and ask how to fix it...I have had to do this more than once.
Sounds like you got an old bag of grout- that stuff is only good for one year as long as the grout stays at 73° or below- also depending on if you used super cold water (colder the better) or if the bag sat in the car while it was hot out can also contaminate it-A lot of reviews for that brand state that it’s ultra sensitive to water even one extra drop can make it act up not sure if that is part of the issue either
Interesting.
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Sounds like the manufacturer pushes the drying additive to its limits and then some. Double the batch double the trouble.
Oh Doug and Ashley. Im so sorry this happened. You work so hard on all you do. You are right these things happen sometimes that you just can't explain. Hopefully walking away and then coming back later will give you a new outlook. Im sure you will both figure something out.
Oh guys I really feel your disappointment…but remember the amount of task that have gone well, they out weigh this little glitche in the big scheme of things… don’t let this discourage you too much …you on a roll. There is always ways to over come it..lay a rug …continue to make the rest beautiful! Your great at that🥰There is something about a double batch of anything always seems to change the balance of things ie batch cooking …baking bread etc! I can’t cook that well and I certainly can’t lay tile so you are way ahead of many of us! A new day always helps! 🙋🏻♀️🇬🇧💕jane
You guys are still my renovation heroes!
You will love it in the end. As will we. We all have come across problems even when everything seems to be going well.
This too shall pass.
How heartbreaking, especially since you had picked out those lovely tiles and we were all anxious to see them installed. I think you did the right thing in just walking away for now. You may feel better about it with time. I'm so sorry this happened to you and Ashley.
I have to say those tiles are spectacular, I can't wait to see your room all done up to go with them. Great recovery Doug and Queen Ashley. 🤗💚
I used this product as a first timer and it worked very well.. thankfully. It is heartbreaking that this was your outcome. Thanks for sharing your experience so others can learn from it
Yea, it worked great in our entryway a couple days before this. Who know it would be such a dramatic difference this time. It's crazy.
Have loved watching your channel for many years.. I started back when you were doing your first remodel. I have done many tile jobs. When I watched you mix the grout it looked much drier then I mix mine and you appeared to be struggling with it from the start. I know you stated you followed the directions for mixing the correct amount of water, I never use the amount they state on the package. I always mix it slightly thicker then cake batter. It is easier to work into the joints then if it is to stiff. It takes a little longer to set up but you will be much happier with the results. Something was definitely wrong with the grout to cause it to set up so quickly. I would contact the manufacturer to let them know the issue you had. Don't give up on using the small tiles if that is what you like. I did do one tile job where the grout did not come out like dark chocolate, like it was suppose to. I took pictures of it and went to Home Depot and requested a refund., which they gave me. I still wasn't happy with the shade of it but at least I did get my money back. Like you, I remodeled every house I bought. Keep making these videos.
That clip was cut short mixing it in the bucket. Our grout was mixed wet, but it started drying fast, like just walking from the porch to the room. We may have gotten an answer by the company of what the issue was so we'll discuss that in a video sometime.
Thanks for the reply to my comment. Looking forward to you sharing why this grout set up so quickly
What u have taught us. Stay calm… evaluate the problem and fix what u can. Decide what went wrong and change that. I understand that u want the beauty of the tiles to shine through but who says they won’t. Long way to the finish line. Ashley I could really appreciate how u laid the tiles out exactly how they were to go in. That’s perfect when dealing with small decorative tiles.
Two other DIY channels I watch (Stud Pack and Home Renovision) have both cautioned about using rapid set grouts. My guess of what happened here is that the mixing instructions were to do it at a low rpm or even by hand, and using a drill at a higher rpm for the mix created extra heat via friction which accelerated the set.
After a harrowing experience of their own with ultra fast setting grout on one of their tile jobs when using a rapid set grout, Stud Pack still uses a drill for their rapid set grout mix, but for far less than the 5 minutes of recommended mixing, basically only power mixing until the grout consistency is smooth after about 30-45 seconds.
Yea, it's strange that the little picture on the bag shows a power mixer being used. They should update their directions to say to only mix by hand. It would solve a lot of problems people have with this grout.
I’m so sorry, Doug! I think the quality of things produced has surely gone down!
I’m thinking it was a mislabeled bag, and the fact that it went so well for your entryway. I’m so sorry you had to go through that. UGH!
So sorry to hear...it's heart breaking just to hear that in your voice. With that being said...when you can stand back and give it some thought without having that block people get when something goes wrong....your creative side will shine through and the Doug we have been watching for years will come out and figure out how to make it work...for now let it go and move on to something completely different!
Keep moving forward throw rugs on it for now. You two are inspirational
I am doing my front entryway today. As I’m watching your video, I remembered that the channel, Stud Pack, had a video about this. Definitely not to use a drill attachment and a hot day. A good reminder for me.
I was told if that product stays on the shelf to long it goes bad,by a Lowes associate.
Amazon sells a dark brown grout paint pen you could use to color over the grout that has the efflorescence. Could be a job Belle might like to do!
Haven't ever done this type of work and I already know I would hate it. Bad on knees and your back! I hate it when this stuff happens to you guys because I know you know what you are doing.
You are restoring the property slowly? Are you kidding? You are two energizer bunnies in how hard you work and how much
you get done.
I was wondering, do any of the neighbours come over to introduce themselves and inquire about the incredible amount of work
you two are doing? For sure I'd say 'hello' on my evening or morning dog walks and admire the accomplishments you have achieved
in such a short time with only two people doing most of the work.
i'm so sorry the floor didn't turn out as planned. ☹ But at least its in and once you start using the bathroom, hopefully the imperfections won't bother you as bad as they are now. On another channel, someone was using a grout pen to darken up their disappointing grout color.🙂 Have a good day guys. Sometimes you gotta walk away from a project and come back to it with a different view. 😃
Like the way you cut the tiles beforehand, so smart! Sorry about the grout experience, I know that was disappointing, but I admire you for trying new and different things. When you get the rest of the bathroom together, I'm sure it will be good. I am so enjoying watching the house come together. You all have such a high standard and do such good work, I know it is disappointing when something goes wrong. But we live and learn and that is a good thing. 😊 You two are incredible. God's speed.
Great idea to use the thick masking tape for your cut line!! I haven't done small tile yet so will store that tip away for the future! Sorry for the set back
use a small trowel to mix the grout next time the drill heats it up and causes it to dry to fast to work with
We used that brand in the 90-minute set after researching the bag they sold us the first time which was what you bought. He watched a Canadian DIYer that said if you have workers to help work the grout and wipe it off, it sets too fast for a single person to work. The bucket got hot because it chemically works to set. Once to add water it starts the set timer so by mixing both bags you started the timer of how much time you had to work. I hate this happened on your floor. Lessons learned or the hardest when they don't go as planned. Hopefully, you can figure out how to fix it to look good enough. Otherwise, it might be worth it to start over or learn to live with it, before you put up the walls!
Thanks for sharing the bad days. Wife and I love your honesty and real world diy issues/successes.
We had the same experience my husband and I. It sucks!
So sorry your grout didn’t work right,you do so many things so very well, this is just a small bump in the road! Keep your chin up and go on to something else! Love your videos!
My husband is recommending that you use Muriatic acid To clean your tiles up.
You are right it was most likely mixing two bags at once. Created too much heat. Just take the loss and rip it out and start over. 10 years from now it won’t matter if you do it over. But an ugly floor will still be there and stare at you and taunt you if you don’t.