People don't really mind the grout between tiles, I have noticed. The articles I have written before have stated every danger and hazard that can be found in the grout, but really, the space is just small. Many people just decide to procrastinate and leave cleaning to a day or so after. Or until the grout becomes so dirty a total grout replacement is in order.
So now, the process of regrouting is the issue. How do you do it? What materials do you need? Assuming you prefer to do it yourself, this article will seek to answer those questions.
Before planning regrouting the first thing you have to do is make sure you actually need to change the grout. A lot of grout will be discolored, but that doesn't make them beyond repair. Poke around the internet for some ways to clean dirty grout; there are more than a few online, and I believe I posted one myself at some point.
In general, black is a bad thing when it comes to grout. If the bathroom grout is hopelessly infested with black mold, or if pool grout has black algae, then those are very difficult to remove, and regrouting is then to be considered seriously.
Removing the grout involves a tool called a grout saw. This'll do the trick for most kitchen projects, but for bigger areas like pools, a power tool with a diamond blade should be used to cut through it. Then, with a grout scraper, slowly chisel off what's left of the grout. Using a vinegar solution with water, clean the area and finally, vacuum the remaining grout pieces.
You will then apply the new grout. In general, simply follow the instructions included with the grout itself, and you'll be fine. Just remember to mop up the loosened grout that splotched onto the tiles with a damp cloth. Voila! You have regrouted your tiles.
So now, the process of regrouting is the issue. How do you do it? What materials do you need? Assuming you prefer to do it yourself, this article will seek to answer those questions.
Before planning regrouting the first thing you have to do is make sure you actually need to change the grout. A lot of grout will be discolored, but that doesn't make them beyond repair. Poke around the internet for some ways to clean dirty grout; there are more than a few online, and I believe I posted one myself at some point.
In general, black is a bad thing when it comes to grout. If the bathroom grout is hopelessly infested with black mold, or if pool grout has black algae, then those are very difficult to remove, and regrouting is then to be considered seriously.
Removing the grout involves a tool called a grout saw. This'll do the trick for most kitchen projects, but for bigger areas like pools, a power tool with a diamond blade should be used to cut through it. Then, with a grout scraper, slowly chisel off what's left of the grout. Using a vinegar solution with water, clean the area and finally, vacuum the remaining grout pieces.
You will then apply the new grout. In general, simply follow the instructions included with the grout itself, and you'll be fine. Just remember to mop up the loosened grout that splotched onto the tiles with a damp cloth. Voila! You have regrouted your tiles.
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Sam Weyland prefers to do grout cleaning herself, but also recommends Grout Cleaning for those who are unable to do so. Visit Grout Cleaning and clean that grout!
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