Let the mortar cure overnight before grouting. As a final step grout the trim tiles and caulk the joints at the floor and top edge. Force grout into the vertical joints with a grout float.

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The bead tool presses caulk into the joint evenly and allows you to create a flat joint even with the face of the tile. If you were to use a damp finger instead, you’d probably create an inward ...

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Step 6. Finally, apply a bead of tub-and-tile caulk that contains a fungicide such as DAP Kwik Seal Plus or Red Devil Duraguard. Keep your caulk and tools together in a small bucket for quick and ...

(4) Replace the caulk with silicone sealant such as DAP Silicone Max or GE Tub & Tile Silicone Sealant, applied with a high-quality caulk gun, like a Newborn 188. The joint should now withstand ...

and clean the tile. A job like this requires a putty knife and some caulking or epoxy. Before you get ready to fill the holes, make sure the tile is cleaned thoroughly and clear of any dirt ...

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