Bath tile grout, unsanded
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01-15-08, 10:23 AM
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Bath tile grout, unsanded
I have replaced approx. a dozen wall tiles, and took a carbide rake and cleaned all the other grout lines. In doing such I have removed approx. 1/4 of the grout. My question is this.
Can I trowel in NEW grout on top of the areas I have cleaned and removed approx. 1/4 of the original grout depth?
Thank you for hearing me out.
Dale in Indy
Can I trowel in NEW grout on top of the areas I have cleaned and removed approx. 1/4 of the original grout depth?
Thank you for hearing me out.
Dale in Indy
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01-15-08, 12:05 PM
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Hi Dale
General rule, you need to remove approx 2/3 the depth of the joint, so no you need to remove more of the grout.
General rule, you need to remove approx 2/3 the depth of the joint, so no you need to remove more of the grout.
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01-15-08, 12:07 PM
The more of the old grout you get out - the better adhesion you will get from the new grout. Keep in mind you won't have a color match from other sections of the tilework.... close maybe, but not perfect.
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01-15-08, 12:29 PM
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This is a large tub area and the tiles I have replaced are the horizonal tiles. I have raked the entire horizonal area so color match won't be a problem.
I will rake deeper though.
Thank You,
Dale
I will rake deeper though.
Thank You,
Dale
