Using a putty knife instead of a grout float?

[PetrusW]

I'm going to grout a tiled floor for the first time, but I forgot to buy a grout float. Is it okay to use a wider putty knife, or should I have a grout float?

 

[Scsi]

I'm going to grout a tile floor for the first time but forgot to buy a grout float. Can I use a wider putty knife or should I have a grout float?

Hi.

The reason to use a grout float is that it is made of silicone and doesn't damage the tiles when you drag it over them. I would recommend a trip to Biltema to buy one.

Regards, Alexander.

 

[imported_Benno]

At least don't use metal.

 

[Stefan1972]

You can't really join with something that's hard at all...........

 

[imported_Benno]

One cannot grout with something hard at all...........

It is possible, but it means more to remove. The rubber scraper follows the irregularities better.

 

[Alfredo]

If you don't have a fogplatta, I would choose a suitable "träbit" over a filling knife.

 

[Stefan N]

Or you go and buy one.

 

[Larsa]

A regular window scraper should work if it's hard to get hold of a proper one.

 

[MathiasS]

Make it simple, buy what you need, you will sweat anyway if it's your first time. For example, such a kit is a good idea. Complement with a rubber/window squeegee for the initial cleaning of the tiles.

https://www.k-rauta.se/produkt/rengoringsbalja-prof-22l/6405422563722

And yes, you "must" have something with a soft edge, otherwise it will just be complicated and you'll have to work with the sponge unnecessarily much (risking discoloration as a result).

 

[Stefan1972]

It works but there will be more to remove. The rubber scraper follows the unevenness better.

how do you work something into the joints if what you're doing it with is hard then? That's the whole point of proper tools anyway

 

[PetrusW]

Make it easy for yourself, buy what you need, you'll sweat anyway if it's your first time. For example, such a kit is a good thing. Complement it with a rubber/window scraper for the initial cleaning of the tiles.

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And yes, you "must" have something with a soft edge, otherwise it will just be complicated and you'll work with the wash sponge unnecessarily much (with the risk of discoloration as a result).

Yes, I'll go and buy a grout float today.

 

[MathiasS]

...even the bucket with rollers is worth its weight in gold. It saves a lot of time.