Can I add more grout on top of existing grout?
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Margaret Swanton on Sep 18, 2013Hello @Tami! I just wanted to say that I am sad you got shammed by an unreliable contractor. I have been working for a Melbourne-base cleaning company and we do tile and grout cleaning as well as regrouting. Over the years I learnt that when it comes to renewing grout, it is always best to remove the old remains before you lay new ones. From what you's written, I believe that your contractor did a lousy job and didn't even sealed the grout. I hope you will succeed in your DIY project! P.S. if you have it in your budget, seal the grout with a high-quality product. In the long-term it will pay off :)Helpful Reply
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Connie on Sep 18, 2013Tami- I had to do this recently to brother's bathroom. I use a flathead screwdriver to remove any loose grout and scratched what stayed. I then over-grouted the whole bathroom so the colors matched. Then I sealed it all again. Took 2 days as you need to wait for it to completely dry before sealing. Hope this helps. ps- Hubby was very impressed with what I did and he has done home improvement for near 45 yearsHelpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Sep 18, 2013There is a tool called a "grout saw" it is basically a thin metal blade that has a diamond or carbide aggregate applied to the "work surface" You use it like most "saws" with a back and forth motion. It will dig out the old grout and high spots of thin set...once that is done you can re-grout. http://www.homedepot.com/p/QEP-Professional-Hand-Held-Carbide-Grout-Saw-10012Q/100001353#.Ujna-dK-rmQHelpful Reply
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Tami McCrackin on Sep 18, 2013Awesome...thanks ya'll!!! I'll let you know how it turns out!Helpful Reply
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C&K Custom Remodeling on Sep 20, 2013Great advise from everyone.Helpful Reply
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Terra Gazelle on Sep 20, 2013I saw where you can use what looks like a pastry bag filled with your grout, and pipe the grout into the space between the tiles. Then go over it with the float making sure you are pushing the grout in. Sees that this would make sure that you are not missing some spaces.Helpful Reply
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