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Re-grouting floor tiles - grouting pen?

  • 14-08-2010 10:09am
    #1
    Eibhin
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    Is there any way to re-grout my bathroom floor tiles. They are white with grey grouting, about 20 years old and the grout is starting to break up and come out in small pieces....and it hurts like hell when you stand on a piece!
    What can I do to repair it?

    Thanks for any advice


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  • #2
    Avns1s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,422 ✭✭✭Avns1s


    Try and scrape out as much of the old grout as possible with an old screwdriver or the like. Be careful not to damage the edges of the tiles. If its breaking up like that, most of it shouldn't be too hard to remove.

    Regrout with flexible waterproof floortile grout which is available from any good tile store.


  • #3
    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,259 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    You can get a grout rake that will dig it out easier, but is severe on the blades and needs elbow grease

    That aside, the grout cracking and coming away in lumps is usually a sign that the tiles have come loose. You'd want to check that before you go re-grouting because they will just crack again.


  • #4
    astrofool
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    You can get serrated blades for removing grout from any DIY store.

    You could also try a plunge cutter with the right attachment (e.g. http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/Tool_Reviews/bosch_pmf_180E.htm). Got one recently, and it's handy for everything :)


  • #5
    Eibhin
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭Eibhin


    Turns out the tiles are indeed loose as suggested!

    Can I restick them down or is this a job for a professional tiler?

    I am rubbish at DIY that's why I am asking! (but I can knit!!)


    Thanks again everyone

    Eibhin


  • #6
    Carlow52
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,389 ✭✭✭Carlow52


    astrofool wrote: »
    You can get serrated blades for removing grout from any DIY store.

    You could also try a plunge cutter with the right attachment (e.g. http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/Tool_Reviews/bosch_pmf_180E.htm). Got one recently, and it's handy for everything :)

    Quite the tool okay.


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  • #7
    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,259 ✭✭✭Buford T Justice


    Eibhin wrote: »
    Turns out the tiles are indeed loose as suggested!

    Can I restick them down or is this a job for a professional tiler?

    I am rubbish at DIY that's why I am asking! (but I can knit!!)


    Thanks again everyone

    Eibhin

    You can get some more adhesive, and re-lay the tiles that have come loose after scraping the adhesive off the back etc.... but if you are completely hopeless at diy (no offence intended) then it might be worth calling someone in to take care of it.


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