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Regrouting Bathroom Tile (Simple Question) Local Account 06-26-2006
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Posted by Local Account on June 26, 2006, 10:01 pm
4 by 4 ceraminc tiles surround my bathroom tub
White non-sanded grout, 1/16th inch joints

I intend to regrout the whole thing rather than just the bad spot. Most
Most of the old grout is in good shape, albeit no longer bright white.

I've completely removed the old grout in a bad spot or two. As for the
rest... I was wondering if I can get away with lightly indenting the old
grout with a grout saw as opposed to trying to remove as much of it as
possible? This would make my life much easier.

Thanks in advance for any tips.












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Posted by Norminn on June 27, 2006, 7:13 am
Local Account wrote:

> 4 by 4 ceraminc tiles surround my bathroom tub
> White non-sanded grout, 1/16th inch joints
>
> I intend to regrout the whole thing rather than just the bad spot. Most
> Most of the old grout is in good shape, albeit no longer bright white.
>
> I've completely removed the old grout in a bad spot or two. As for the
> rest... I was wondering if I can get away with lightly indenting the old
> grout with a grout saw as opposed to trying to remove as much of it as
> possible? This would make my life much easier.
>
> Thanks in advance for any tips.
>
>
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>
>
>
>
>
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The instructions I followed advised removing to at least ? 1/16" depth.
Do it right. I used the Dremel tool and attachments. The hard part
was smooshing in the new grout - could have used some "muscle" :o) The
new grout can't "grab" when it is too shallow.

Posted by Stubby on June 27, 2006, 7:57 am
Norminn wrote:
> Local Account wrote:
>
>> 4 by 4 ceraminc tiles surround my bathroom tub
>> White non-sanded grout, 1/16th inch joints
>>
>> I intend to regrout the whole thing rather than just the bad spot. Most
>> Most of the old grout is in good shape, albeit no longer bright white.
>>
>> I've completely removed the old grout in a bad spot or two. As for the
>> rest... I was wondering if I can get away with lightly indenting the old
>> grout with a grout saw as opposed to trying to remove as much of it as
>> possible? This would make my life much easier.

>>
> The instructions I followed advised removing to at least ? 1/16" depth.
> Do it right. I used the Dremel tool and attachments. The hard part
> was smooshing in the new grout - could have used some "muscle" :o) The
> new grout can't "grab" when it is too shallow.

I like the epoxy grout available at tile stores. It's expensive and
hard to apply, but it will not mildew. Do one wall at a time because it
sets quickly.

Posted by hallerb@aol.com on June 27, 2006, 8:06 am
if you dont remove enough initially the new grout wouldnt stick and
fail fast.

grout doesnt stick to old grout well since its has spoam scum and is by
definition already in poor condition from age, to one degree or another


Posted by krw on June 27, 2006, 10:27 am
norminn@earthlink.net says...

> The instructions I followed advised removing to at least ? 1/16" depth.
> Do it right. I used the Dremel tool and attachments.

How did it go? I just bought a Dremmel tool and the attachments
and was planning the "fun" later this week.

> ? The hard part
> was smooshing in the new grout - could have used some "muscle" :o) The
> new grout can't "grab" when it is too shallow.

Hard part? I've always found grouting (other than the cleanup) was
the easiest part of the job. Did you use a float?

--
Keith


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