The images in this entry do not reflect the finished grout job, but they represent significant steps toward that accomplishment. The corner of the steps were particularly difficult because 3 surfaces come together at a point that could be sharp and dangerous if it they aren't done carefully.I took down the E-Z-Up canopy that has been up for over a year. It was starting to fall apart and wasn't keeping the rain out anyway. It is a different look that we like.
The grout around the skimmer had to be carefully notched to accommodate the frame that fits over the false front.
Then of course there are the tools of the trade. From left to right-One 18 pound tub of grout (I used 5 and a half tubs); glass of ice water; nasty rubber gloves; plastic tub for cleaning the tools; bigger plastic tub for rinsing the grout sponges (shown inside the tub); hard rubber grout float; and a margin trowel. The cool-looking Vans inside on the step were my work shoes inside the spa!
The grout has to cure before I can put in the spa jets, but I've got electrical to do while I'm waiting. I have some clean up to do and then I'll post a video of the completed grout stage. I was just excited that I finished. I distinctly recall looking at all of the grout to do about a month ago and thinking I might never get it done!
