I have one shower out of commision at this time and another one that needs regrouted ... is this something I could do myself? Also, I put some calk around the edge of the tub/tiles and it is coming loose. Is there some special calk I need to use?
2007-03-13 06:53:53 · 10 answers · asked by CAS65 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I've been installing tile and grouting for seven years now and I would be stupid telling you that it will be "easy". It's pretty hard, like everyone else said, it will be very time consuming. To do it right your going to have to dig out all your old grout. As you're doing that you will see if any one of your tiles need replacing, if so then go ahead and replace them at this time. Once you have all your old grout out and tiles replaced that needed replacing, find out what type of grout you need to buy. You really should know before you ever get this far. More than likely, you will either have a sanded grout or you will have a non-sanded grout. The non-sanded grout will be the easiest to remove. This is the grout where everyone is telling you to get some sort of sharp object like a putty knife. You will be better off using a "utility" knife but, please be CAREFUL. If you have the sanded type of grout,this is much harder to remove. For this run down to your hardware store and pick you up a grout saw and follow the directions on how to use it. It only costs about $5.00. Once all your grout is removed and you have your new grout, it's cake from here. Mix you up some grout and get your "float" ready and go to town. Spread your grout on your wall and let it set-up for about 5 minites or so and then have a bucket of water ready with a grouting sponge and have at it. It's hard to tell you everything but, if you'd like write me back at pisofuerte360@yahoo.com and I will be more than happy to help you. Bye.
2007-03-13 10:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by El Toro Malo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regrout Shower
2016-10-04 03:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you can grout over the existing grout that is there. which many people do, the only time that you need to scrape out the old is if you have loose tiles and need to replace them. It's not very hard, just takes a little time, you will need to mix the grout to like a past you just add water to the powder and mix until it's pasty like mud patties when you were a kid. you rub it or use a rubber trowel to fill in the joints, and wipe it off with a damp tile sponge. you have to let it dry per directions and if you want to after it dries you can seal it so that nothing with stain it like hair color etc. You can also buy tubes of the same color caulk when you buy your grout and use that to caulk the bottom by the tub, it usually works better than grouting at that area because when you get in and out of the tub/shower your weight causes a shift and usually cracks the grout. You have to make sure that it is completely dry before using the caulk, also it should have silicone in it.
2007-03-13 08:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need to regrout because its dingy you can take a short cut by getting a good gout cleaner. Then clean the grout. Get some shoe polish of the same color as the grout and rub it all over the shower. Let it dry for a few min then buff it off with a rag. Then seal the grout and it will keep it looking good.
2007-03-13 10:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by rob89434 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not difficult to regrout but it is time consuming. You must dig out the old grout so the new will fill in properly. Go to a paiant store or hardware store and tell the clerk what you wish to accomplish. they can help you with the correct type of grouting. I've used the pointed end of a "'beer can opener" to dig out the old grout. It works fine and no need to buy special tools.
2007-03-13 07:27:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's very easy..here's what you do...
Get a grout knife or stiff putty knife
#0 or #00 steel wool, large sponge
grout mix..comes in ready to use or mix yourself
grout sealer..either the additive to your mix or a 'finish' sealer
100% silicone caulk...remember 100%..not latex with silicone
Lightly score the old grout with your knife, not too deep..about 1/8", and don't 'dig' at it..you'll chip the tile....
I like to clean the surface with fine steel wool, it removes all the dirt and old grout particles, and cleans the tile all nice and shiny...
Apply the grout mix with a trowel...they even sell plastic throw away ones..
Spread it nice and even into the cracks..and leave it..!!!
Depending on the mix, you want to let it set some, not much or you will be rubbing alot....
Bucket of water wth sponge and wipe of the excess grout from the tile surface...I like to use the steel wool again after it's cured to shine it up
Let it sit over night, and caulk it up....you can even tape off the tile, it give's caulk nice strait lines...silicon calk is hard to work with, but it lasts forever....
Good luck...!!!
2007-03-13 08:39:04 · answer #6 · answered by texasace00 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone has said, it is tedious & time consuming. I have done it with putty knives and utility knives but the best way I have found is with a rotary tool (like a Dremel). They have special bits and guides. You don't need an expensive one and it makes the hardest part tons easier.
When you are ready to caulk, make sure all the mold is dead & gone, clean off all the old caulk with caulk remover solvent and remove any other residue with rubbing alcohol. Then put the caulk down. Silicone caulk for tub & tile.
2007-03-13 15:47:35 · answer #7 · answered by tablesawtom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not hard to regrout
but hard to take old grout out first
2007-03-13 06:56:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean area by scraping out old corking - then wash thoroughly with bleach - after it is dry use grout
2007-03-14 16:00:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well why dont you just go to the store and ask an EXPERT because people out there might just feed you a load of crap and you will be wasting your time and money.
2007-03-13 07:03:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋