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Questions tagged [grout]

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Can new grout be layered on top of old grout?

I had a shower updated by a professional contractor. He removed all the old tile and floor pan. There are several areas I'm concerned about. There are gaps all across the tiles. There are spots where the grout is well below the edge of the tile. …
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What is the best way to clean grout to make it white again without removing it and regrouting

What is best/ easiest way to clean or make grout white again without removing it and regrouting? The grout is not chipping or missing. Remodeling hotel room
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How can I remove grout from closely-spaced tiles?

Standard tiled shower walls, probably 1/16" or less between tiles. Needs to be re-grouted. I've seen the standard "grout saw" like this: And this triangle type: I can't imagine that removing all the grout with such a beast would be…
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Removing cracked grout without damaging tile and granite

How and what tools would I need to remove grout without damaging the tile backsplash and granite countertop. The cabinet has settled and crack appears on the whole length of the countertop was installed 10 yrs ago.
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Grout has gone hard and I have not finished can I add something to it to soften grout to finish the job

As title says need to soften up the grout to finish job
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Can you make your own epoxy grout?

I've been using it but it's very expensive. The grout powder appears to be normal grout... could I just combine it with some sort of epoxy mix?
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Can I darken my grout?

We have just tiled our bathroom and the grout is not as dark as I wanted it. I love it when it is wet and is the color that I wanted it to be but lightens up when dry. Do you recommend getting the grout stain/paint? Or is there something else I…
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When to wipe off grout Haze

So I just finished my first tile job and grouted it. I got most of the grout off with the float then smoothed the joints with a sponge while getting some grout off. What I can't seem to find a clear answer on is when to wash off this grout Haze.…
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Can I change grout color shortly after applying?

I started grouting my backsplash, and an hour or so in, I realize I don't like the white grout. Can I use something and scrape out as much grout as possible, at least, and start over with a darker color? It's a polyblend unsanded grout if that…
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Grout near shower drain falling out

I built my house three years ago. The shower has tiled base. Recently the grout surrounding my shower drain has fallen out and it has opened a small crack between shower drain and the tile (images attached). The crack is small 5 cm in length, 0.3 cm…
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Walked on new grout too soon

So a certain someone (my husband) “accidentally” walked on our newly grouted porcelain tile floor about 3 hours after it had been finished. While nothing looks disturbed, are we destined to have cracks emerge sooner rather than later?It was TEC…
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What could this white substance on grout be?

What could this white substance that appears on our shower grout be? I had cleaned it off less than 12 hours before this picture. Overnight, we had a space heater on in the bathroom to dry out some shoes, so the temperature was about 35°C.
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Advice on grouting wall tiles with gaps between wall and tile

I have a bathroom wall that I'm wanting to re-grout. I've removed the old grout, and have found there's a space between the back of the tiles and the wall. The tiles seem pretty solid though (after pushing on them, they don't seem to be going…
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How to clean a white stain on dark grout?

I have black matte finish shower tiles with black grout. I have scrubbed the tiles and grout with a 1:2:1 peroxide:baking soda:dish soap ratio. Tile and grout cleaned up and all soap scum removed but white residue is left behind on some of the grout…
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Removing grout from tile pores

What's the best way to remove grout from the tiny pores in backsplash tiles? I tried grout haze remover and distilled white vinegar without much success. I am not sure if there is a certain amount of time I should leave the vinegar on the tiles…
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