How can we regrout our shower?

[mich1972]

Morning friends. There is moisture coming through the wall from our shower. We recently had two quotes to get it re grouted and they are very expensive. Would it be something my hubby and I could fix ourselves ? If not we will get it done. They checked the pipes in the wall with that special machine to see if they are leaking and they are not so that’s good. Apparently it’s the grout. We would appreciate your advice please 😊

[Jason]

Making great progress @mich1972. Well done.

Here's some guides you'll find helpful:

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Jason

[mich1972]

Good morning Jason. Thank you 😊 

I have just been looking for information and found a few that are really helpful for my next project !!!!! Thank you for sharing them. 

[mich1972]

I’ll tell you what Jason, all of these step by step instructions with photos makes it so much easier to understand and the videos on using the products as well. 

[mich1972]

 

 

I was so nervous with applying the Wet Area Silicone. It’s not perfect but I hope it is good enough to seal. This is the very first time I have ever done this 😆 I took my time with it. Just got the bottom of the shower screens and floor base. I certainly could not have done it without the masking tape guidelines.  

[EricL]

Hi @mich1972 

Thank you very much for posting your progress on the silicone application in your shower. It looks excellent, you've used the recommended procedures perfectly. Your silicone line looks great. The best part is that you've added an extra skill in your D.I.Y. toolbox. Next time you have to apply silicone to a gap, you'll know exactly what to do!

Again, thank you very much for sharing this project.

Eric

[mich1972]

Morning @EricL Thank you 😊. I am going to have a go at painting the ceiling and walls, filling in cracks ect now in this bathroom so the shower will have even longer to dry out. 

[mich1972]

@ Well the ceiling is done. I can’t believe I did it myself !!! I used Zinsser for the undercoat as there was a massive water stain and the Dulux Bathroom Ceiling paint. 

Now to paint the walls 😆 

[EricL]

Hi @mich1972 

Thank you so much for posting photos of your ceiling painting project. It looks excellent and not a hint of the water stain coming through. Your bathroom project is coming along nicely, please make sure to post plenty of photos so that each project is documented thoroughly. I'm sure our members who are planning on doing a bathroom revamp are keenly watching your progress.

Eric

[mich1972]

Ok @EricL I will do that 😀

[mich1972]

 

 

 

I found a cracked grout line around the bathtub and fixed it. I can’t believe when you actually start fixing things up, what else you find that needs fixing 😆