Unibond grout mixing help needed.

[Marth39]

Afternoon.

I've just started to grout the tiles around my shower using unibond anti mould power shower grout.

The instructions said 1 part water to 4 parts grout. I used a tub with a line drawn on as a measuring jug, measured the water into a bowl first, then added the grout.

I could literally only get two bowls of grout into the water before it became sooo stiff I could hardly mix it. I didn't tap the power down in the measuring jug etc.

There is no way I could have got another two jugs of powder into the mix. What am I doing wrong?

Any advice massively appreciated.

 

[jctilingservices]

the amount is about right, but if its too thick what i suggest is that you pour an inch or 2 of water into a bucket / tub, then add your grout mixing it as you go, you want it to be a nice thick creamy consistency, not to sloppy but certainly not stiff

 

[Marth39]

Thanks for your fast reply. I'll try mixing it as you said. I'm really hoping to get it down tonight so I can do the sealant tomorrow and finally have a bath the day after!

 

[Richard C]

Any advice massively appreciated.

Buy a decent trade grout next time