Grout Floats for Tile Installation
Grout Floats are hand tools used to spread grout across tile surfaces and pack material into joints during installation. Available options include rubber grout floats, epoxy grout floats, margin floats, and specialty designs for use with compatible cementitious and epoxy grouts. Float construction, rubber density, size, and shape vary according to the grout material, tile surface, and application.
Types of Grout Floats
Rubber Grout Floats
Rubber grout floats provide a broad working surface for spreading and packing compatible grout into tile joints. Different rubber densities and float designs accommodate varying grout consistencies, tile textures, joint configurations, and installation requirements.
Epoxy Grout Floats
Epoxy grout floats are designed for the handling characteristics of compatible epoxy grout. Their construction typically provides the firmness and control required to pack joints while helping remove excess material from the tile surface during application.
Margin Grout Floats
Margin floats use a smaller working surface for grouting corners, edges, confined areas, and other locations where a full-size float can be difficult to maneuver. They can also support detailed grout work within larger installations.
Choosing the Right Grout Float
Choose a grout float based on the grout type, tile material and texture, joint dimensions, installation area, and required working access. Cementitious and epoxy grouts can benefit from different float characteristics, while smaller or specialty floats can provide greater control around edges, corners, mosaics, and other detailed areas.