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At the heart of every tile regrouting project is the actual grout removal
process. It can be a slow and arduous process, particularly if only using a
grout saw. However, you can immensely simplify removing grout by using a
dremel tool and a grout removal kit that attaches to it. The grout removal
kit consists of a carbide drill bit and a guide assembly that attaches to
the end of the dremel tool. The carbide bit chews away at the grout while
the guide helps to prevent chipping the tile edges. Though the dremel tool
and grout removal attachment dramatically speed up the grout removal
process, you’ll still need to use a grout saw to touch up and clean out the
corner joints and edges.
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Once you’ve removed all the old grout and have cleaned up and vacuumed the
bathroom wall tile you can then apply new grout to the wall tiles. Take a
couple of pieces of the old grout to the home improvement center to find a
grout color that matches the best.
Mix up the grout per the grout manufacturer’s recommendations. Though often
all that is required is water to mix with the grout, I prefer to use a latex
additive. The latex additive ensures a more durable grout mixture.
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After mixing up the grout in a bucket, use a grout float to apply the grout
mixture to the bathroom wall tiles at a 45 degree angle to the grout lines.
| Once you’ve regrouted a section of the bathroom wall tile, e.g. a 3’x3’
area, use a clean damp sponge and gently wipe away any of the excess grout
from the tile surface. Make sure to have a bucket of water nearby so that
you can frequently rinse the sponge. Continue in this process until you’ve
completed regrouting the entire bathroom wall tile. Once you’ve regrouted
the entire bathroom wall tile, go back and wipe down all the wall tiles
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Wait another 15 to 20 minutes, and again wipe down the wall tiles with the
damp sponge. Again, it’s important to keep a clean bucket of water nearby so
that you can rinse the sponge frequently.
After the tile grout has set up for 24 hours, wipe down the bathroom wall
tiles with cheese cloth. The cheese cloth will polish the tiles and remove
any residual grout dust on the tiles.
Finally, apply a grout sealer to the tiles to complete the bathroom wall
tile regrouting project.
See
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instructions on building a shower pan, including pictures and a detailed
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For Information on
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How to Tile a Custom Ceramic Tile Shower Ebook
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step in the process of tiling a custom ceramic tile shower and is loaded with
instructional pictures!
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