Marshalltown DuraSoft Tile Floats Features Choose between molded rubber, gum rubber, or epoxy floats with DuraSoft Handle Available in 9" x 4" and 10" x 4" sizes Pure gum rubber face is bonded to the dense rubber pad Cemented to an aluminum backing plate with a smooth handle Edges are beveled and the two front corners are rounded for ease of spreading Backing plate is recessed to prevent scraping Made in the USA Grouting Tips Mix grout mortar thoroughly, removing lumps, to the consistency of peanut butter Place a generous amount of grout on your starting point Hold the grout float at a slight angle and push the grout mortar into the tile joints Grout only a small area of floor at a time until you begin to feel comfortable with the process Use a grout float to remove any excess grout from floor Allow up to 15 minutes for the grout to set and then proceed to wipe floor clean