How Do You Grout Tumbled Travertine Tile With A Grout Bag?
The usual method of grouting the spaces between tiles is to wipe the grout across the entire surface with a flat rubber trowel, and then sponge the excess grout off the tile face, leaving it in the lines. But in some cases, that method causes problems on the tile face. Tumbled travertine tiles, for example, have pockmarks all over the surface; if you want a natural look where those holes aren’t filled in, then do the grout with a grout bag. Using a grout bag is more difficult, but it prevents the grout from ever getting on the tile face. Mix your grout as instructed on the packaging, but make it a little thinner than normal (to the consistency of jelly, rather than peanut butter). Hold the wide end of your grout bag open with one hand. Use a wooden spoon to scoop the grout into the bag, filling all but the top 3 or 4 inches. Close, and twist the top of the bag to seal it in. Start at one end of the tiled area (the top, if it’s a wall), and put the tip of the bag into the beginning of a
