How to regrout bathroom shower tile?

[RB]

Hi,

We have a gap in our grouting in our shower, just wondering what is the best solution to re gout & waterproof these tiles.

gap is just above bottom tilenormal tile with no gap

Thankyou

[EricL]

Hello @RB

I recommend re-grouting the whole shower. This will give you a nice uniform finish and your shower will have that brand new look. I will stay with my original recommendation of using the Davco 1.5kg White Sanitized Colourgrout. It can do both partial repairs and full wall re-grouting. 

If your grout is starting to fail in sections, it is usually an indicator that the rest of the grout is also starting to fail. I suggest removing all of old gout and give the grout lines a good clean before applying the new one. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[mich1972]

Hi @MitchellMc  I am looking for helpful information too about the same thing. 😃

[EricL]

Hi @mich1972

Any chance you can post a photo of the grout in your bathroom? Please make sure to post photos of the damaged sections. This will give us a chance to assess the condition of the grout. We can then make recommendations if it needs to be repaired or replaced.

Eric

[Rhon-1956]

 

 

Hi.  One tile has fallen out. What do I do there

2 tiles are scratched in half would I need glaze them? 
then I think I should regrout the whole shower. It’s cream oblong tiles. But white might be ok ?? 
I don’t think I can get same tiles 

or I could just clean grouting ??? 

 

[EricL]

Hello @Rhon-1956 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

If the tile has fallen off and the waterproofing in the shower has not failed, odds are the tile adhesive has given way due to water exposure. I suggest using Dunlop 310ml Tile-All Plus Premixed Tile Adhesive to glue the tile back onto the wall on the condition that the waterproofing in the shower has not been compromised.

As to the grout you currently have, I suggest removing all of it and regrouting your shower. Although it might seem like parts of the grout is still ok, it's best to replace all of it so that you'll have peace of mind that the grout is all brand new. 

I suggest using the QEP Carbide Grout Saw to remove the old grout. You can also use a Multitool with a grout saw blade. Clean the tile gap using the Sabco Soft Grip Grout Brush before applying new grout.  I would recommend the Davco 1.5kg White Sanitized Colourgrout to re-grout your tiled area

Here are some handy step-by-step guides: 

• How to remove grout 
   
• How to grout wall tiles
   
• How to seal grout.

Please make sure to wear personal protection such as gloves, goggles and a mask when working on your project.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric