How to Make Your Bath / Shower Surround Grout Look New Again!

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  • @chrismac4441
    @chrismac4441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Great how-to. Short and straight to the point. All killer, no filler. Saved the video for when I'm ready to tackle this bathroom. Thanks and hi from Scotland

  • @iviaverick52
    @iviaverick52 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This is super helpful if you happen to buy a house where the previous owner DIY'd a shower install and definitely didn't do the best job on the grout *raises hand*

  • @delailak6754
    @delailak6754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's 7 years ago but a very good reference for home diy in 2021. Superb!

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you liked it! Best part is - seven years later and my grout still looks fantastic!!

  • @theonlyjfaz
    @theonlyjfaz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    You can cut the time in half if u have a multimaster tool. I bought a 1/4 grout grinding blade and used a vacuum to removed the dust. Way less prep and way easier to clean.

    • @samanthasmile7746
      @samanthasmile7746 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Multi master tool? Where do I get one?

    • @pete3425
      @pete3425 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s a tool that multiple people use to masturbate with at once.

    • @juliava605
      @juliava605 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Harbor Freight - oscillating tool with carbide grouting blade 👍🏽

  • @LMCFalcon12
    @LMCFalcon12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Holy cow. I've had to fix grout several times. You taught me a lot of great stuff! Glad I saw this before I started working on it this week.

  • @memeagain4106
    @memeagain4106 6 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    use the edge of a credit card cut at a angle for the silicone bit, if you use your finger it leaves a curve in the silicon where the water can sit and cause mildew, the straight edge of a credit card makes the silicone into a flat triangle type of shape so the water just drips off

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Great tip thanks!

    • @michaelalgarra3864
      @michaelalgarra3864 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i cringed at his caulking, if you cut the tip the right way you can press it in as you go

    • @beautiful_bags
      @beautiful_bags 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      hi, ive been told that you dont grout the bottom of the shower where the walls meet the floor
      because this is a cracking point, it just needs to be siliconed,,,,,, is this also true for the tiles that meet in the corners "vertically"??, thanks in advance

    • @Ibarakify
      @Ibarakify 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      You only leave a curve if you didn't use enough silicone. If you cut your tip at a proper angle, you'll fill any void space and, when pressing your finger, create a smooth soft-triangle that water runs off of.
      Cards or tools leave far more imperfections and have much greater failure rates for mildew/mold due to worn out rubber/imperfections. There is never any subtitute for your finger (don't use a glove either as this can cause bunching/imperfections in the silicone).

    • @ADSRUKDNB
      @ADSRUKDNB 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Use a piece of timber (a sharp 6mm wide tip) and a washing up liquid in water spray to point the silicone at a 45 degree angle for best results

  • @tracymarkovic6554
    @tracymarkovic6554 7 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    installing new grout is best done to moist grout so that there is a chemical bond that takes place. This is called rooting. Depending on the grout you use (some set up much faster) you must sponge tool the grout much sooner than 30 minutes or your looking at a real tough job of tooling and removing excess especially on textured tile or natural stone. . Scraping off exces? there should not be any excess only a film haze on the tile to be removed using a dry towel to buff off.

  • @olgacotto7915
    @olgacotto7915 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very straight foward instructions and I learned something new. Thank you!

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rock on!

  • @HoneyGuys-w5x
    @HoneyGuys-w5x 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2.3 million views very impressive, and an excellent video. Thank you.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for the positive feedback!

    • @HoneyGuys-w5x
      @HoneyGuys-w5x 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@repairs101 you're most welcome and thanks for bring your best to our world.

  • @jackiepearson2779
    @jackiepearson2779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I know the way you did it is SUPPOSSED to work. It wears me out just watching you do such a remarkably good job. I'll have to call someone. Good job!

  • @Andy-wr7rm
    @Andy-wr7rm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    It would be easier if you sponge the grout before if goes hard then you wont have to scrape if off the tiles

    • @kallenyc
      @kallenyc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I can't believe this video has so many views when the basics of grouting are done wrong! Smh.... You ALWAYS clean the excess grout off before you allow it to dry!

    • @peteryeung111
      @peteryeung111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kallenyc
      It’s absolutely horrendous 😲

  • @monaLisa-it3cc
    @monaLisa-it3cc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your video and useful information.
    Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @mdavid7149
    @mdavid7149 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I am grout thanks to this video. Real. Simple. Straightforward. Thank you Sir

  • @melbendigo
    @melbendigo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best instructions for re-grouting I've found! Thank you!

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @CreepingDeathLA
    @CreepingDeathLA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I will never use white grout again. The best grout color is gun powder grey because no matter how many times you clean that white grout it will show mold and any stains.

    • @EljesaZeqiri
      @EljesaZeqiri 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I have white grout and I always hated it. It is not maintainable and shows so much mold

    • @mrgomez7613
      @mrgomez7613 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I do not have a problem with my white grout, other than around the tub. I spray the entire shower tile and grout with diluted bleach over night once a month to maintain it white.

    • @303Flacko_Montana
      @303Flacko_Montana 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      A lot of people would reather see the mold and get rid of it, with darker colors youre just hiding the mold and not fixing it making it worse for you

  • @bigmacdaddy1234
    @bigmacdaddy1234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Use blue painters tape when putting caulking around the tub. Gives it a nice clean line.

    • @Kev-lfc10-163
      @Kev-lfc10-163 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will do👍

    • @nallis01
      @nallis01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's exactly what I do ALL THE TIME. PERFECT CAULK LINES GUARANTEED!

  • @anthonylau3065
    @anthonylau3065 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love the tip about about hanging plastic sheets so you can continue using the shower.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make sure you take them down after your shower or your grout will never dry.

    • @anthonylau3065
      @anthonylau3065 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fer sure! A very important point for it to be a great job.

  • @monaLisa-it3cc
    @monaLisa-it3cc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have any video how to remove a broken key from the door ? Thank you

  • @LD-wj2nd
    @LD-wj2nd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will be doing this soon! I just painted the mildew ceiling and walls with kilz and gave it some fresh paint! The tile kills the new look so I have to regrout it.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You'll be so happy when it's done! Totally worth the effort!

    • @LD-wj2nd
      @LD-wj2nd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@repairs101 so I live in apartments and don't want to do all this scraping work (bad shoulder) can I just regrout it the way it is? I mean half of it is gone already. It fell out

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LD-wj2nd I would not. I recommend getting help to do the raking if you're not capable (pretty sure I mentioned it being physically challenging). Otherwise it's going to continue to fall out and ruin all your hard work. Adequate preparation is key to success.

  • @shahilanathan8067
    @shahilanathan8067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job...contemplating doing this to my 1990's beige shower. Don't want to tear down the bathtub.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go for it! 7 years later mine still looks fantastic!

  • @levonvardanyan3478
    @levonvardanyan3478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use to struggle with caulking and could never do i nice clean line until someone showed me a trick. You put a line of caulking, then with finger smooth it out, and then with a moist rag light wipe the excess caulking away for a straight clean thin linr of caulking.

  • @dejoriamckinney790
    @dejoriamckinney790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can’t wait to do this to my bathroom this weekend and change my curtains n stuff cause it’s time and my damn landlord not doing it but it’s a self project I’m also interested in doing ❤

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope it went well for you!

  • @anjanettesagona9122
    @anjanettesagona9122 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow this is a great video, thank you!

  • @Al-og3dc
    @Al-og3dc ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, you're very skilled.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @jreed1701d
    @jreed1701d 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    As a first time homeowner, this was really helpful. I could pay someone to do this but why when you can learn something?! Thanks!

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Happy to help!

  • @sheilaestrada4361
    @sheilaestrada4361 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am renovating a house to turn into a rental. This video came in clutch cause I was sad about redoing tile!! Now I’m just going to redo the grout! Should I use a sealer on the grout? What’s the difference of using it vs not? I looked on google and that’s a dam rabbit hole of use it or death and gloom lol

  • @edwardmora9852
    @edwardmora9852 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What did you use for the “mud” if you got any recommendations ?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you pause the action at 00:40 - when I say "I went with this redimix stuff" You will see the tubes of mud branded ACE TILE GROUT and I highly recommend the stuff as I made this video almost exactly 10 years ago today and my surround STILL LOOKS GREAT after 10 years daily use! But no doubt different products will be available to you depending on where you live. Go with the redimix for better consistency. I would only mix grout from powder if i was doing a whole swimming pool and cost was a factor.

  • @afdave7
    @afdave7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man, this is great content. Thank you!!!!

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @vivvane4310
    @vivvane4310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a question. Shouldn’t the grout be sealed after you replace it? If so what do I use, what’s the best product.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did not seal the new grout and it is still gleaming white all these years later.

    • @briankt43
      @briankt43 ปีที่แล้ว

      He used polymer modified grout, which does not need sealed, but does have a shorter working time (not for first timers.)

  • @GenerationZeroFNIX
    @GenerationZeroFNIX ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! You answered all the questions I had as I'm watching. Thank you👍

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @a.s.6323
    @a.s.6323 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was ist das für ein Werkzeug mit dem Sie die Fugen leer kratzen ich suche so etwas schon seit langem und ich weiß nicht wie es heißt. Ich brauche es dringend, ich würde mich freuen wenn Sie mir die Antwort sagen würden danke schön im voraus❤

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Auf Englisch nennen wir es Grout Rake. Ich fürchte, Google Translate hat keine besseren Vorschläge. Viel Glück!

    • @a.s.6323
      @a.s.6323 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@repairs101 danke schön aber es ist nicht zu übersetzen. Schade.LG

  • @yopage
    @yopage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Better yet install 12 x 24 inch tile installed vertically with just enough space to use sanded grout (non sanded grout never holds). About 33 (12 x 24) tiles over the tub are all you need with minimum tile cutting. Cheap solid tile surround!!

  • @HiroshimaMS
    @HiroshimaMS 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video! The grout applied on the tiles is water-proof, right? could you give the reference please?

    • @sheilaestrada4361
      @sheilaestrada4361 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Usually you have to apply a grout sealer

  • @MsNess87
    @MsNess87 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So satisfying to watch

  • @The755411
    @The755411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    gonna do my mothers bathroom during this quarantine thanks a lot for the help !(:

    • @striker851
      @striker851 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just refreshed my shower walls where old grout was chipping out. Quarantine has made me in to a handyman extraordinaire!

  • @tonyburry9036
    @tonyburry9036 ปีที่แล้ว

    The longest grout process job I have ever seen!!

  • @cassandracollins6632
    @cassandracollins6632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Repairs 101........ I can do it....... !!!!!!!

  • @bingho4618
    @bingho4618 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, did the paint still holds up? What brand and kind of paint did you use? Any prep work or detail I need to know? Thanks

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ICYMI Bing, I did NOT paint the tiles. It may seem like I said that because of my thick Canadian accent but I assure you if you watch again you will see I said I painted the walls and ceiling (that dark blue colour) in preparation for the shower surround grout renewal. NO TILES were painted. They were cleaned and re-grouted and any difference in the before and after pix are due to an unintentional change in lighting.

  • @yulyhernandez1221
    @yulyhernandez1221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me interesa saber si el producto lo puedo utilizar para sellar grietas en el techo, y donde lo puedo conseguir, por favor me urge respuesta, gracias

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Desea utilizar un producto llamado "Spackle"
      mira mi video sobre el tema aquí: th-cam.com/video/2CiJWKevLHo/w-d-xo.html

  • @juanjohnism
    @juanjohnism ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the type and name of the premixed grout you used?

  • @lilsoggins
    @lilsoggins 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What grout/mud should I use? I had my tub “”professionally”” grouted and the grout they used was terrible and falls away in chunks.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you pause the action at 00:40 - when I say "I went with this redimix stuff" You will see the tubes of mud branded ACE TILE GROUT and I highly recommend the stuff as I made this video almost exactly 10 years ago today and my surround STILL LOOKS GREAT after 10 years daily use! But no doubt different products will be available to you depending on where you live. Go with the redimix for better consistency. I would only mix grout from powder if i was doing a whole swimming pool and cost was a factor.

  • @sweetiepienumber1
    @sweetiepienumber1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks so much better. I use a rubber float to apply grout.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      7 years later and my grout still looks perfect

    • @williamb4652
      @williamb4652 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@repairs101I used a dough scraper……

  • @denisesimpson7527
    @denisesimpson7527 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you get all of the grout out before re-grouting or did you just need to scrape off the discolored portion and then remove the sand before putting a new clean coat on? Thanks!

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I only removed enough to apply fresh grout thick enough th endure but left a good deal of old material in place.
      Sorry for the delayed reply.

  • @TastyandDeliciousRecipes
    @TastyandDeliciousRecipes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long take this to dry...plz rply

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you don't have 3 minutes to watch this video you probably don't have time to wait for grout to dry.

  • @loriskinner7178
    @loriskinner7178 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks! Helpful .😊

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @ashleytellez9594
    @ashleytellez9594 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I know what is the right grout to use? Completely new to this.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Watch again there's something about sanded vs unsanded and gap sizes.

  • @cz335
    @cz335 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of mud did you use? thx.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The premix stuff in the tubes. Watch the video again if you don't know what I mean.

  • @Dividenddream
    @Dividenddream ปีที่แล้ว

    How long to wait for taking a shower after putting the new grout?

  • @shellebellesvideos8403
    @shellebellesvideos8403 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Nice work! It looks great! I am looking to do this in my bathroom! I've never done it before. I hope mine turns out as good as yours.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +ShelleBelle's Videos - more than a year later and mine still looks great! Good luck!

    • @shellebellesvideos8403
      @shellebellesvideos8403 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Repairs101 Finished regrouting the tiles in the shower, and it looks great! It looks so good, I want to do all the tiles in the bathroom now!

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +ShelleBelle's Videos - Awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Politics? No thanks. I'm Canadian.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      OK ok so the thing is a huge percentage of Canadians themselves or their ancestors sought refuge here from poverty, oppression, persecution, war, genocide, slavery, famines and plagues. Its nothing new.

  • @sahar4201
    @sahar4201 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg the sound of you scratching the grout was horrible😭😭😭 got chills all over

    • @valvacious2793
      @valvacious2793 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sahar - you must have sensitive ears

  • @harmeetsingh9446
    @harmeetsingh9446 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So you painted the tiles before regrouting them?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope. I painted the ceiling and walls of the bathroom blue.
      Maybe watch it again?

  • @HobTecCars
    @HobTecCars ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thanks very much, very helpful

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @glgoetting
    @glgoetting 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One of the best how to / quick videos I've seen - excellent work!
    ...only problem is you make it look too easy 🤣 ... respectively you acknowledge with labor hours... Just awesome 👍

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!

  • @fr402s
    @fr402s 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    we would like to have the list of things to buy. can you list all the tools and products ?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One might consider rewatching the video with pencil and pause button at the ready.

  • @bilitisjane
    @bilitisjane 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry for the late but i don't come often on youtube this time... Work work work.... and heatwave !
    Thanks for this sharing and big thumbs up.
    (and sorry for my bad english)

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for taking the time! Keep cool!

  • @macforme
    @macforme 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW, the project even improved the color of the tiles....LOL

  • @martinwork111
    @martinwork111 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video! will this work on floor tiles as well? If yes, how much of the existing grout should i remove?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sure, but you"ll likely need heavier Sanded grout. Dig out as much of the old grout as you can. The more new material the better the adhesion.

  • @KAESowicz
    @KAESowicz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should put grout on moist or even wet base.

  • @karunapant4700
    @karunapant4700 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey my Mason has used white cement as grout will it be okay. Plzz reply

  • @dJ.kNiGhT23
    @dJ.kNiGhT23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you call that yellow tool you use? I need that.

  • @juanjohnism
    @juanjohnism ปีที่แล้ว

    Also what was the name of the tool you used to apply the grout?

  • @Stuntology
    @Stuntology 7 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Things you will need......everything at home depot.

    • @brianhudson6470
      @brianhudson6470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally true! I remodeled my bathroom and spent $1,000 on materials and $1,000 on tools haha

  • @zkjosuah
    @zkjosuah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello, what type of Mud are you using?
    Thank you in advance.

    • @InspireDIY
      @InspireDIY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Repairs101 wrote... 'I ended up going with this ready-mix stuff'.

    • @unclemax450
      @unclemax450 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which ready mix mud?

  • @carboz959
    @carboz959 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How about sealing the grout?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never tried that.

    • @beautiful_bags
      @beautiful_bags 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if you go to your local diy store they can advise,,, i am soon going to undertake this job for my shower, i am getting all the stuff i need ready and finding out as much info as i can,,,, my local diy store said that it does need sealing,,(thats what they told me),, there are a few diff products you can but, but i opted for a "spray on" sealer,, just seems like it will be an easier thing to do...

    • @krisserven
      @krisserven 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beautiful_bags How did it go with the sealer? Did it work?

    • @beautiful_bags
      @beautiful_bags 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@krisserven hi, it went well,,, i ended up going with a brush on sealer, it was the most expensive at $100 but it was the best quality and i opted to go for quality as i didnt want any problems down the track... i applied the sealer onto the tiles with a paint brush and it couldnt have been any easier,, once the sealer had dried (as per instructions on the tin), i siliconed the shower where i had to and that was it ,, finished.. thanks

  • @carleehansen3729
    @carleehansen3729 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could I repaint the tile after redoing the grout? Or is it better to paint first?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't recommend painting tile. (No I didn't.) Ask Debbie Travis.

  • @nesaz133
    @nesaz133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait how’d you paint the tiles? What product was used?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tiles were not painted. Walls and ceiling were painted before starting grout job.

  • @michaelwalling8281
    @michaelwalling8281 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you recommend using a sealer for wet locations?

  • @CH-jz2xz
    @CH-jz2xz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What are the tools again?

  • @user-be5mx4qj7r
    @user-be5mx4qj7r ปีที่แล้ว

    My grout is black in some areas. Does that mean mold?

  • @miker8368
    @miker8368 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello...thanks for sharing your knowledge. Was the original grout in your shower a sanded or non-sanded grout? If it was a sanded grout, did you have to remove all of the old grout or just a portion of the old grout prior to re-grouting?
    Thanks

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike R At 0:40 I point out (in the graphic overlay) that one generally uses unsanded grout if the gap is less than 1/8th of an inch (3mm) and sanded if the gap is greater than 1/8th of an inch (3mm) - my bad it goes by so quick - my filmmaking skills have improved some since then. That said, in answer to your question: it was unsanded grout (the gaps are small) and I removed a surface layer only, exactly as shown in the video.

  • @DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE
    @DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Also, be careful ...when I did this on my mothers bathroom, tiles began falling off the wall...lol. I tried to get her to agree to have new white tiles put in, but she insisted on keeping the old pale blue tiles from 1970....lol. The only problem was, a few tiles broke from the fall....so I had to extend the shower/tub design (which were new) to cover the space for the missing tiles....lol. In the end, she loved it....well, except for the gloss sealer I used that dripped and ran down on the gloss tiles...I forgot to wipe the tiles off and didn't notice it, but when my mother was finally able to take a bath, (it took me a long time...a week or so), the first thing she noticed was the drips on the tile....:-(. I was too exhausted to try to remove and clean all the tiles, so I told her it would wear off.....:-) Oh, she only had one full bathroom....:-)

  • @maltaxlokk9452
    @maltaxlokk9452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paint tiles first then re-grout or re-grout then paint tiles?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tiles were never painted. Just the walls and ceiling. Before/after pic different due to change of lighting after bulb burned out and replaced with slightly brighter bulb.

    • @maltaxlokk9452
      @maltaxlokk9452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@repairs101 Thanks. What should I do first? Paint bathroom tiles first then re-grout or re-grout first then paint the tiles?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I never painted tile before so I have no clue.
      Try Debbie Travis - episodes of her old TV show demonstrates and even recommends paint to use . th-cam.com/users/TheDebbieTravis

  • @SarahMariLucas
    @SarahMariLucas 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    how deep should i saw the grout down? I sawed only enough to get the old stuff out - should i saw more?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I only raked deep enough to get the new material to stay in - say a 16th to an 8th of an inch
      Good luck!

    • @SarahMariLucas
      @SarahMariLucas 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for your fast comment!! much appreciated :)

  • @aletaaguilar5416
    @aletaaguilar5416 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips

  • @pattybraithwaite2589
    @pattybraithwaite2589 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job!

  • @mesta9997
    @mesta9997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Color and product name please... I have the same green tile that I'd like to paint in The more neutral blue green you chose

  • @srinivasanpadmanabhan1811
    @srinivasanpadmanabhan1811 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, Excellent Video. So you used the same Dow Corning Silicone sealant in between the tiles on the shower wall as well as in the corners? I saw some other videos ,, for corners they suggested using a material that can expand and contract in case of any structural movement ..hence asking...thanks again

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some people like to make things more complicated.

    • @srinivasanpadmanabhan1811
      @srinivasanpadmanabhan1811 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@repairs101 Thanks for the quick response. I am gonna try your method.

  • @moroccaninusa1796
    @moroccaninusa1796 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job

  • @mxlen5019
    @mxlen5019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So do I use the improvised hawk for the tiles on its own? Or do I have to mix it with something

  • @LilMtn0011
    @LilMtn0011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful and to the point. Appreciated.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @helmutsecke3529
    @helmutsecke3529 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brother, what's the best type grout to use and must one use a sealant after?

  • @RobertMorrison70
    @RobertMorrison70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like the tile changed color. Was it that filthy ?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Change of lighting illusion. A bulb was replaced with a brighter one.

    • @RobertMorrison70
      @RobertMorrison70 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@repairs101 so if you are spray painting the tub, that should come second to re-grouting right?

  • @belsamsou
    @belsamsou 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing clean job 👍👍👍👍

  • @allthetimeimfly
    @allthetimeimfly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was awesome, thanks!!

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!

  • @TheTaxman0608
    @TheTaxman0608 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    very labor intensive ! (hard)

  • @rk2qt
    @rk2qt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you get the grout into the corners , where the walls meet? Or do you just use caulk for corners?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cornering tool or Pointing trowel Watch the video again.

  • @recordingsuperstars3844
    @recordingsuperstars3844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can u tell me how much you would charge for a job like this

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      At least a thousand bucks but I'm a Union worker so I don't work cheap.

  • @jesintajesinta
    @jesintajesinta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do this for dingy grout around small bathroom tiles from 1920? Grout is grey and dirty from 100 years.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its going to a lot more work than bigger tiles.

    • @jesintajesinta
      @jesintajesinta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@repairs101 I agree with that! But since I will live here long term it’s worth it. The tiles look nasty! I removed half the bathroom and it did take a few hours to only remove.

  • @jfy1
    @jfy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much something like this cost to get done by a professional or contractor

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know. I never paid to have it done.
      But I would probably charge $1,000 CDN

  • @AthenaProsperus
    @AthenaProsperus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s so beautiful 😍

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now it's years later and it still looks just as good!

  • @chewipaka
    @chewipaka 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the scraper you were using to remove the silicone?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's called a ProPrep 200 but i think the company went out of business
      www.dtep-archive.com/proprep.htm

  • @yaohan91
    @yaohan91 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there quick question. Bathroom are leaking because the grout got a very mini hole, approx 0.4mm. Can I just use. Silicon gun to seal tht hole... save all the troubles.

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

    • @moodogtizer5884
      @moodogtizer5884 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joker Maxmen no just pick up some grout pre mixed use something thin and make the hole about an inch long and place the new grout in 😊

    • @moodogtizer5884
      @moodogtizer5884 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Once done leave 10mins wipe off excess with a clean sponge. Pro tiler.

  • @ralfsanta2064
    @ralfsanta2064 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did you paint the tiles ? They look a different color and if so what did you paint with and the process

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope.

    • @Sergio-up5yx
      @Sergio-up5yx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope ? Nope did you not paint the tiles? Did you just clean it ? And if so what did you use to clean your tile ?

  • @polkadotsbee6358
    @polkadotsbee6358 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i don't know why the grout is chipping out after couple of months of installing? what is the best solution for this.Thanks

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know - mine is three years old and still looks as good as when I did it. Perhaps your surfaces weren't clean enough to create a proper bond? Maybe you didn't rake deep enough and only left a skim coat of grout? Maybe the grout you used was expired and too dry / separated to work? Unfortunately all you can do is start over.

  • @bonneepanyachith4017
    @bonneepanyachith4017 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the brand for the grout you use to put in a tile Mud,

  • @willythehero88
    @willythehero88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The grout lines in my bathroom are no more than 1/8". Grout has loosened or been removed in only a few spots, so filling them in with ready-made grout--like the tubes from Ace Hardware in this clip--should do the trick. The rest of the grout could be easily painted with one of those specialty, DIY products.

  • @debbiebucciero3489
    @debbiebucciero3489 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Are those the same tiles or did you paint them? They look bluer. This was such an easy informative video and I will be doing this in a few weeks. Thank you!!!

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same tiles no paint no tricks - any apparent difference would be due to camera/lighting. Good luck with yours!

    • @beardedwoodsman9294
      @beardedwoodsman9294 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he teabagged the tiles before hand,or maybe the tiles...or probably both

    • @PplCantDriveOkc
      @PplCantDriveOkc 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was prob lot of build up soap scum on. Bath im working on now in rental had layer of scum a scrspped off with razor and made tiles look way better

  • @novoice1127
    @novoice1127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You are supposed to wipe the grout off with a damp sponge before it dries. That looks painful scratching it off the piece of plastic...🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

    • @sheisdoingit
      @sheisdoingit 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pretty sure the tiles didnt cry or scream because of it. U ppl annoy me

    • @Lawless187indika
      @Lawless187indika 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great observation and point Aaron, the commentor annoyed somehow thinks the tile is a person and has feelings,or struggles with reading comprehension, most likely is one of those sensitive people who cant take constructive criticism. I scoured the comments for exactly your point to confirm what i thought was the BEST way to do it even if its not the "right" way seeing as how there is always more than one way to pluck a chicken👌👌. Never seen someone risk scratching the tiles in cleanup or got thru that extent of work. Your comment will help lots of ppl even if they dont say thanks

    • @Lawless187indika
      @Lawless187indika 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Sergey Romanchenko sigh... smh.. im wondering if she is this guys wife or something that one would feel the need to be negative to a suggestive and helpful comment. Internet antagonists are abound man. Nothing suprises me these days,like to be fair to her ,maybe she does drive on flat tires and flip off the ppl on the road trying to warn her. Lol Who gets annoyed with someone trying to help?.. jeez

    • @novoice1127
      @novoice1127 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lawless187indika Thank you blair. Much appreciated.👍

  • @ericaspruill8461
    @ericaspruill8461 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks much better!

  • @venessawilliams5681
    @venessawilliams5681 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You painted the tile ?

    • @repairs101
      @repairs101  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No I painted the walls and ceiling of the entire bathroom including the ceiling inside the shower surround

    • @venessawilliams5681
      @venessawilliams5681 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@repairs101 thanks