Home Improvement

If your tiles grout is cracking, dirty, moldy, stained or you just want to change the color, performing a grout repair is not too difficult, just takes a little patience and time. Due to the popularity of ceramic and porcelain tile being installed in just about every home in America, performing a grout repair is not near as hard as it used to be.

There are specific tools now made that will help you cut out your old grout without chipping or scratching your existing tile. This grout tool is inexpensive and works quite effectively. However it does take a bit of time if you are planning on removing large amounts of grout. Sanded grout is harder to remove than non sanded grout.

If you feel like you want to change the color of your grout, yet you do not want to take the time to remove the existing grout, there is a stain on the market that will allow you to paint your old grout a new color, while sealing it at the same time.

If you have new grout and are worried about having to do a grout repair in the future because your grout is dirty or stained, you should really consider taking precautions in advance by having your grout sealed once a year. A grout sealer will not completely stop dirt, grime, and stains, but it will slow them down.

If you have decided that you are going to cut out your old grout to do your grout repair, there really isnt much to it. Simply cut out the old grout, vacuum the grout lines, and insert new grout. If you are repairing grout that continues to crack, you should consider using a flexible sanded grout caulk. Many companies on the market make a grout caulk that will match the exact color of your existing grout. A great plave to use a grout caulk would be in your shower wall corners, thresholds, and areas where your foundation meets another foundation and there is movement.

As you can see, grout repair is quite simple for the most part. It just takes some effort, but it will be worth it when you see what you have accomplished with a little time and patience.