How To Repair Grout On Shower Floor

If the spaces in between the tiles in your bathroom and shower are dirty or unsightly you can do a quick grout repair job on the seams to make them look new again.

How to repair grout on shower floor.

If you need to repair grout numerous times on any one floor ask an engineer to look into the underlying cause of the problem. It will take some time and effort to fix the grout but you will save money by doing the job yourself. Cleaning and repairing grouted seams in tiles is an easy diy job. Measure the width of the grout lines on your tile floor.

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. Check out how easy it is to repair cracked or worn grout in your shower tub or any other tiled area. Wipe away the excess grout with the edge of the grout float. 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. Choose the correct type of grout based on the width of your tile joints and where the repair is being done. Links to grout tools. Measure the space between the tiles.

This fix is only practical for interior tile floors and when the gaps between the tiles are 1 4 in. Leah demonstrates how to remove damaged grout with a grout saw and then re grout the damaged areas. Slowly drag the edge of the float over the gap you filled to scrape up the excess grout and make the grout flush with the rest of the floor. Grout is available as sanded or unsanded.

You can usually complete the job in a couple of hours.