Grout Repair?
#1
11-04-02, 06:31 PM
Grout Repair?
Hi,
I just bought a 3 family home in Mass.One of the bathrooms has 4x4 tile in the shower/tub.In the corner the vertical joint has mildew,wich the tennat says she can't remove?Its in the grout.
I may need to remove and replace this grout.Can you give me steps for removing the old grout,and how to replace the new grout.I have never done grout work before?Thanks
I just bought a 3 family home in Mass.One of the bathrooms has 4x4 tile in the shower/tub.In the corner the vertical joint has mildew,wich the tennat says she can't remove?Its in the grout.
I may need to remove and replace this grout.Can you give me steps for removing the old grout,and how to replace the new grout.I have never done grout work before?Thanks
#2
11-05-02, 07:58 AM
Drummel or grout saw
Drummel with a masonry bit will do a good job. Start from the middle of a grout and work your way toward edges.
If you don't have one and are not in the mood to purchase one, you can use a grout saw to cut it out; more work, of course.
You don't have to remove ALL grout, althoug it's recommended.
Too much work.....just remove as much as you can and re-grout.
This time, be sure to seal it well with a mildew-resistant sealer....2 coats minimum.
If you don't have one and are not in the mood to purchase one, you can use a grout saw to cut it out; more work, of course.
You don't have to remove ALL grout, althoug it's recommended.
Too much work.....just remove as much as you can and re-grout.
This time, be sure to seal it well with a mildew-resistant sealer....2 coats minimum.
