On 2 Nov, 15:15, Tabby wrote:
On Nov 2, 2:28*pm, Ed ex@directory wrote:

OK, I got the tiles (25mm x 40mm) *with 5mm gap up on the kitchen wall
above the work surface.

Next stage is to do the grouting.

Do I need special tool for that or can I just make up grout mix and poke
it into gaps with my finger and smooth off with, say, a pencil? With
such large tiles , it doesn't seem to be need for a grout float?

Use a rubber edged grout spreader. Theyre only £1 or 2. Slop the grout
onto the tiles and run the spreader all voer to get the grout into the
gaps. Go over it repeatedly to push it in well. Wipe grout off the
surface by moving the spreader at 45 degs to the gaps, this leaves
nice concave grout.

Do I fill the horizontals first or the verticals? Or does it not make no
difference?

theres no distinguishing, just slop it over everything.

What consistency should the grout be ?
In the future I will go for fairly thick (whipped cream or thicker),
not sloppy,
since it then firms up much more quickly in the gaps, ensuring that
you
don't wipe out too much when sponging, and it is spongeable before the
grout film you get sets too much on the tile surface.
Simon.