Plumbing and maintenance
Keeping grout sound in a working bathroom
What to check
- 1
Hairline cracks in the corner joints usually mean movement, those junctions should be silicone, not grout.
- 2
Raking out and re-grouting a failed area is a repair; sealing over a wet or moving substrate simply hides it.
Common mistakes to avoid
Raking out and re-grouting a failed area is a repair; sealing over a wet or moving substrate simply hides it.
Where this fits with our work
Questions we get asked
Can grout be recoloured?
Grout paints exist and can help cosmetically, but they do not repair a failed joint.
Is a sealer worth applying?
It slows staining on cement grouts and needs periodic reapplication.
Questions about grout maintenance?
A short phone call usually answers more than a long email thread. Ask anything, including the awkward questions.