Replacing Shower Tile Grout

Make sure the bit is the right size for the space between the tiles and adjust the bit to the proper depth.

Replacing shower tile grout. Remove and replace grout even the best tiling jobs show their age eventually. Check out how easy it is to repair cracked or worn grout in your shower tub or any other tiled area. A grout saw is a small handheld blade that fits between the gaps in tile. 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.

For small areas use a grout removal tool with a carbide blade. 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. Never use sanded grout with metal glass or marble tiles.

If the width is 1 8 of an inch or smaller use an unsanded grout. My house is only 2 years old and i already have some. Measure the space between the tiles. Use the grout saw to remove grout.

Armed with this handy tool you can remove 15 square feet of grout on 4 by 4 inch tile in about one hour. Links to grout tools. This fix is only practical for interior tile floors and when the gaps between the tiles are 1 4 in. There are a few good reasons why you might want or need to remove old tile grout.

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. The blade is harder than the grout and will cut it away image 1. Use the scraper to clean off large debris and then clean off any soapy residue with a damp cloth.

Use a grout saw to remove the top 1 8 inch 0 32 cm of damaged grout. 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. For much larger areas use a rotary tool image 2. 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.

The old grout might be moldy and beyond cleanable.