I couldn't have done this without Todd's help. Thanks Todd!
With the tile all laid the next step it the grout. I used a hard epoxy grout float, some large sponges, and TONS of clean water. I also used a special grout made specifically for this type of tile. It is more flexible than traditional grout so it can better handle the stresses of the floor flexing since it is not a rigid covering.
As you can see, I only spread the grout directly over the grout lines. This was to eliminate the amount of cleaning needed. If it is not cleaned well enough, the grout will leave a haze over the surface of the tile. This normally isn’t a problem for ceramic tile since it can easily be taken off with haze removing products. It is harder to get haze off a vinyl tile and the haze removal products aren’t approved for use on vinyl, so it was better to be conservative with the grout and to make sure that the tiles were immediately cleaned.
I let the grout cure for 24 hours, then I used a spray-on sealer to seal the grout. I’m not sure how well it will work, but to combat stains I also used a dark grey grout color so if stains do occur, they may not show up very well.
The floor is finished, but there are some extra things I will cover in the last installment of this series. So almost done, but not quite yet.
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