Replacing Shower Tile Grout

Use the grout saw to remove grout.

Replacing shower tile grout.

Measure the space between the tiles. The old grout might be moldy and beyond cleanable. My house is only 2 years old and i already have some. The blade is harder than the grout and will cut it away image 1.

Links to grout tools. Use a grout saw to remove the top 1 8 inch 0 32 cm of damaged grout. A grout saw is a small handheld blade that fits between the gaps in tile. Armed with this handy tool you can remove 15 square feet of grout on 4 by 4 inch tile in about one hour.

If the width is 1 8 of an inch or smaller use an unsanded grout. When that day comes remove the grout and replace it to rejuvenate the installation and make the surface gleam. For small areas use a grout removal tool with a carbide blade. There are a few good reasons why you might want or need to remove old tile grout.

Leah demonstrates how to remove damaged grout with a grout saw and then re grout the damaged areas. Choose the correct type of grout based on the width of your tile joints and where the repair is being done. Check out how easy it is to repair cracked or worn grout in your shower tub or any other tiled area. Begin by giving the tile a good cleaning with a sponge and soapy citric acid water as adescaling solution and use a toothbrush to deep clean grout to remove deposits and stains that may make removal more challenging.

Use a grout saw that has a blade with a width that will fit between the tiles you re working on. Work slowly image 3. Planning projects create a centrepiece for your bathroom an oak console is transformed from an unloved piece of furniture to the stunning centrepiece of a bathroom makeover. Make sure the bit is the right size for the space between the tiles and adjust the bit to the proper depth.

If the space is larger than 1 8 of an inch use a sanded grout. Never use sanded grout with metal glass or marble tiles. For much larger areas use a rotary tool image 2. This fix is only practical for interior tile floors and when the gaps between the tiles are 1 4 in.

At most tile specialty shops you can get or order sanded caulk most floor grouts are sanded that will closely match your existing grout color.