How to Use grout in a Sentence

grout

1 of 2 noun
  • Who says grout needs to be white?
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Scrub the grout, rinse, and wipe clean.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Why does my grout get dirty so quickly?
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Use a toothbrush to scrub the grout lines.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Finished with the grout and ready to clean the floor?
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
  • Finished with the grout and ready to clean the floor?
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025
  • These items can scratch the tile as well as damage the grout.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Spruce up tile grout with items such as vinegar or lemon juice.
    — Dallas News, 23 Feb. 2020
  • This will help lift dirt and grime from the tiles and the grout at the same time.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
  • Watch the video to learn how to rid your bathroom of dirty grout lines.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Take a clean, dry microfiber cloth and wipe the tiles and grout dry.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
  • Give the floors a good scrub, steam the carpets and scrub tile and grout.
    — Kathryn Weber, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Use the mop to scrub the floors, grout, and hard-to-reach corners.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Use the mop to scrub the floors, grout, and hard-to-reach corners.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Winn suggests white grout with white tile for a classic look.
    — Lindsey Roberts, Star Tribune, 2 Oct. 2020
  • Curious about how to clean grout so your floors look their best?
    — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Wipe it up after cleaning or don’t use on grout lines.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Wipe it up after cleaning or don’t use on grout lines.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Sealing the grout keeps foods from staining it.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Next, give your bathroom a deep clean by tackling grimy grout.
    — Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Take a dry microfiber cloth and dry the shower tiles and grout.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
  • The whitening agent will help to brighten grout lines.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Pick up any grime the steam loosened up and wipe down the tiles as well as the grout.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
  • When the adhesive is dry, fill the edges around the tile with grout.
    — Washington Post, 23 May 2021
  • And keep in mind that most steam mops alone likely won't whiten dirty or stained grout lines.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
  • Scrub the grout and tile lines, and finish by cleaning the floor.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
  • For a more modern feel, try a charcoal or black grout with white tile.
    — Lindsey Roberts, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2020
  • After the grout has cured, remove the tape and clean with a damp sponge.
    — David Agrell and Eric Weil, Popular Mechanics, 25 July 2020
  • But the real clincher is the lack of grout lines, which makes cleanup a cinch.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Mix the tablet with water so a paste forms, then apply it to the grout lines.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026

grout

2 of 2 verb
  • I need to grout the bathroom tiles.
  • Here are the grouting mistakes to watch out for to avoid this fate.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2024
  • As with countertop tiles, don’t neglect the stains that stick to grout.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
  • For good measure, clean your tile and grout one last time using a mild dish soap or tile cleaner.
    — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 16 Aug. 2023
  • As of Wednesday, the stones were grouted in place with concrete.
    — James Ewinger, cleveland.com, 26 May 2017
  • That could mean crafts, picking up the piano again, or re-grouting the tiles in your bathroom.
    — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 21 Apr. 2020
  • In more extreme cases, the only solution is to re-grout the tile.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 5 Dec. 2018
  • Any joint or edge where the tile meets another surface like the countertop should be caulked, not grouted.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Apr. 2019
  • The dowels are drilled into the slope and grouted in place in 10-foot by 10-foot patterns.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
  • After grouting, clean the backsplash with a wet sponge, which helps press the grout fully into the joint and sets clean lines between tiles.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 26 Apr. 2019
  • Made of vinyl, these lay directly over existing tiles and don’t require mapping out a new tile pattern or grouting edges.
    — Jamie Killin, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2023
  • And, of course, some models are multipurpose and can steam clean everything from floors to upholstery to grout and tile.
    — Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Natural stone can be more involved; it should be sealed before grouting and can require upkeep to protect against staining.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
  • For example, grout cleaners with acid or ammonia could damage natural stone.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Another group spent several days applying and grouting the tiles, a difficult job since some had warped in firing.
    — Mary Schneidau Sullivan, baltimoresun.com, 7 June 2019
  • Fungus found in ordinary bathroom grouting ravages anti-bots.
    — Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2019
  • Don't worry about getting grout on the surface of the tiles; when you're finished grouting, just wipe off the excess with a damp sponge and let the project dry for 24 hours.
    — Kim Hutchison, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2020
  • Stones are individually laid on a substrate of mortar and grouted with the same material.
    — Josh Garskof, ELLE Decor, 5 July 2012
  • In grit crust, the stones provide the structure, but the microbes colonize them in a coherent sheet — like a thin layer of resin grouting together a rock garden.
    — Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 12 July 2023
  • Bathtubs And Showers Disinfect tubs and shower stalls thoroughly, making sure to give the tile and grout a good scrub as well.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • There has also been a sewer system rehab on Randolph Road, with lining and grouting to improve performance there.
    — Thomas Jewell, cleveland.com, 17 May 2017
  • The department is also drilling and grouting to stabilize eastbound I-80.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Bold Grout Another factor contributing to the decline of tiled countertops is a general aversion to grout.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • From terra-cotta applications to interesting installations to grout that does more than just hold bricks together, today's tile trends are aplenty.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2022
  • This backsplash solution is a quick weekend update and easier to install around existing cabinets and appliances than grouting and setting real tiles.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
  • In fact, Taylor recommends hiring a company to professionally steam clean your tile and grout every 12-24 months.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2024
  • Over time, the water corrodes the system, rusting and rotting its infrastructure — and yet sealing and grouting these leaks often requires rerouting service on lines, further frustrating riders.
    — Jonathan Mahler, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2018
  • Despite that grandeur, nothing outshines the primary bathroom, which appears to be custom everything, including the dual sinks, bathtub, and rain shower that is grouted in 24k gold.
    — Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Founded in 1951 for those who grout tile and hang cabinets, the periodical was no match for Prince Harry’s memoir or a Stephen King novel.
    — Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Royal Corporation, another huge cleaning supplier, has developed kits (on display for theaters to buy in bulk, above) addressing areas that need attention, from recliners to grout, to name just a few.
    — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024

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