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tile-regrouting 05 Aug 2020.

How Hard Is It To Regrout Floor Tiles?

Over time, grout gets dirty and fade. For this, you need to install the new grout or renew the old one. because grout makes a great difference in the overall appearance of tiles and floor. On the other hand, you can get the tile regrouting services to renew your area as well.

Furthermore, it’s expensive to remove and install the new tiles as compared to the grouting. It will offer a refreshing and brand-new look to the floor as well as the overall environment. Therefore, it’s better to install the new grout instead of tiles.

New Grout Installation Process:

Before planning and preparation of grouting, you must focus on the safety of yourself. For this, you need to wear the appropriate mask and gloves while doing it. Because regrout tile floor is a daunting and dust making process.

So, it will create dust and a lot of debris. For this, cover yourself and all the things and goods at that grouting place. Cover all the walls and furniture with the help of a sheet. While doing the grouting of bathroom areas, it’s better to turn off and cover all the drain points. Otherwise, dust will clog up in it.

Clear The Old Grout:

Before installing the new layer, you need to uninstall the old for better and smooth application. For this, it’s better to read all the guidelines about how to regrout the tiles before starting.

Remove all the old grout appropriately from the corners and joint lines. For this, you can use a scrapper. But be careful while using it and to get the job done in the right way. At that time, you need to put more effort and time for making the surface clear and smooth. So, don’t be panic. Moreover, if you can’t regrout tile floor by yourself then you can hire the professionals as well.

Especially, if you are going to do it for a large area. While doing the regrouting by yourself, make sure to use the scrapper and electric tools in the right direction. After clearing the old grout, clean out and wipe the complete area with the help of a vacuum. It will help to remove all the dust and debris on the floor.

Install New Grout:

After removing the old grout and clearing the area, apply the new layer of grout. For good tile regrouting, you need to remove and apply new layer smoothly. Moreover, you can change the colour of grout also for a new look.

To install the new grout after knowing how to regrout the tiles, use bucket trowel. While applying the grout, consider the drying time of it also mentioned on the packaging and bucket of the grout. it’s better to do and finish the work in a direction. So, you can complete and cover all the area without missing any place.

Remove Extra Grout:

Once you have done with grouting, you need to clear out the space to remove all the debris and residue. Because excessive grout on the tiles will make the tiles dull and fade. On the other hand, it will hard to remove the dry grout on the tiles.

So, it’s better to remove it earlier. For this, you can use a floating tool as well as rubber to clean out all the grout on the tiles. For hard grout and stains due to it, you can use the scrapper but carefully. Because it will make the scratches on the tiles if not used appropriately.

However, don’t remove clean out the area 10 minutes after applying the grout. To remove all the streaks on the tiles due to the new installation of grout, you can use a wet sponge as well.

Clean And Wipe Out After Completing:

After completing the tile regrouting process, clean out and wipe out the area appropriately. For this, you can use a sponge or a soft cloth to clean the tiles from excessive grout and debris. However, don’t use the hot water while cleaning the tiles after a new installation of the grout.

Because at that time, the grout may not dry and will break easily. So, it’s better to use the cold water to clean the tiles from residue and debris after regrouting tile floor.