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5.
Begin grouting by first doing a “Filler Pass”. This is done by filling the joint about ¾ full with the grout mixture.
It is
important to work with 6 bricks at a time so that the grout doesn’t set-up before striking.
6.
Next complete a “Finishing Pass” around the 6 bricks with the Filler Pass. This is done by slowly filling in the remainder of the
joint with a thick amount of the grout mixture. The mixture should be a little higher then the brick surface.
7.
Using a trowel, remove the excess grout mixture by moving the trowel in the direction of the joint. The grout mixture in the joint
should now be flush with the brick surface.
8.
Using a Joint Striker, force the grout mixture into the joint and sweep back and forth until the grout is smooth and round. If when
pressing the grout into the joint it becomes too shallow add more grout mixture with the piping bag and then strike again.
9.
Continue the procedure around each group of 6 bricks until an entire panel is finished.
10.
Using the trowel, scrap in the direction of the joints to remove any grout that may have collected around the bricks during
striking. If desired, take a moist sponge and lightly sweep over the bricks to remove any grout that may have gotten on the
bricks. DO NOT PRESS HARD OR RUB IN A CIRCULAR MOTION. This will press the grout into the brick and turn the
brick a different color.
ALLOW 72 HOURS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR FIREPLACE