How to Regrout Bathrooms
The most beautiful tile floor in the world can start to look shabby when the grout between the tiles gets dirty, worn or stained. This is especially true in the bathroom, which can be subject to harsh cleaners, personal grooming products and excessive moisture. It takes a little bit of effort, but regrouting your bathroom tile can help make it look new once again. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Grout saw
- Utility knife
- Soap or bathroom cleaner
- Clean rags or cloth
- Vacuum cleaner
- Grout
- Water
- Bucket or tub
- Tile float
- Sponge
- Grout sealer
Instructions
-
-
1
Clean the tiles to remove dirt and soap buildup. Wash with warm soapy water or use a bathroom cleaner. Ensure that the surface is dry before proceeding.
-
2
Remove the existing grout by using the grout saw in an up-and-down or back-and-forth sawing or scraping motion between the tiles. Repeat as necessary to ensure all grout has been removed.
-
-
3
Remove grout dust thoroughly with a soft cloth or vacuum.
-
4
Mix the grout, if using a powdered grout, by following the manufacturer's directions. Mix to the consistency of creamy peanut butter. Alternatively, use premixed grout with no preparation required.
-
5
Lift some of the grout out of the container with a tile float or sponge. Push the grout into the gaps between the tiles, filling the joints completely.
-
6
Remove leftover grout and haze from the surface with a damp, clean sponge, turning frequently.
-
7
Apply a grout sealer to prevent deterioration of the grout, after 24 hours has elapsed.
-
1
References
- Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
