Flooring Tile - 1st layer of grout too low

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jmurch
03-06-06, 06:53 AM
How long should I wait to put on an additional layer of grout? After it dried the places where I replaced the grouting are 1/16 or so too low to match the depth of the rest of the grout.

Thanks

HeresJohnny
03-06-06, 11:42 AM
Grout does not usually shrink. Was this premixed grout in a bucket? I hope not.
JPicasso
03-06-06, 11:53 AM
You really want the grout to be at least 2/3 the height of the tile.
It might not "stick" correctly if less. (i.e. putting a layer of 1/16 thickness)
Scrape out to the require depth and re-grout the area.

If it's premixed from a bucket, and not in a wet area or floor, you could just smoosh some on top of it.

MHO

Bud Cline
03-07-06, 09:03 AM
"Smooshing" wouldn't be an industry recommendation and I doubt that adding only 1/16th would even be toolable in this case. The best thing to do is to remove the grout and start over.:)
HeresJohnny
03-07-06, 09:24 AM
I agree - start over but with real grout, not premixed.:)