When mixing grout it’s important to follow the specific directions per brand you’re using.
Begin by pouring the measured amount of water into a large mixing bucket. Next slowly dump the measured grout powder into the bucket.
(You may want to wear a face mask while mixing it together. It does put a lot of dust into the air.)
PRO TIP: Run a vacuum hose near the top of the mixing bucket while pouring and mixing the grout powder to minimize the dust in the air.
Use a trowel tool or a mixing attachment on your drill to mix the grout together. Again be sure to follow the directions per the specific brand you’re using. We mixed ours for 5 minutes, let sit for 10, then mixed again for 1.
PRO TIP: You’ll know you’ve achieved the right consistency when the grout mixture resembles toothpaste. To test that it’s the correct consistency, scoop a little of the mixture onto the trowel and hold it upside down. If the grout sticks to the trowel and doesn’t fall off (without some forceful shaking) you’ve achieved the right consistency.
Hi, Love the fireplace! What kind of “cove” molding did you use for the inside of the brick , next to the fireplace insert, that is fire resistant?
Thank you Tracy, we are glad you loved the fireplace. The cove molding we used was just a wood molding. According to the National Fire code, combustable materials need to be 6 inches from the firebox. So we didn’t need a fire resistant molding there.
Looks great!
But if you ever have to replace the fireplace, how do you get the old one out? Seems like you’ll have to pry out the veneer.
Yes, that is true. Anytime you replace any fireplace box the tile/veneer surround would need to be replaced as well.
It’s absolutely stunning!
Awe thanks so much Carrie! I’m so happy with the way it turned out, but am equally as happy that the project is finally finished! 😆