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• Grout can be applied 24 hours after tiling. Professionals use a 'squeegee' type tool, but a piece of dense foam sponge or a rubber spreader are also suitable. Use the spreader to force the grout into the gaps between the tiles. Spread in all directions to ensure the gaps are well filled.
  
• After covering the surface area to be worked, wipe away the excess grout with another sponge frequently rinsed in a bucket of clean water.
  
• To give an even polished finish to the grout, use a piece of dowel to run down the grout lines to ensure an even depth and thickness to the grouting lines.
  
• When the grout is dry, polish the tiled area with a soft cloth or a rolled-up ball of newspaper.