Tile can last fifty years. Grout usually does not. In a shower used daily, it darkens, erodes and starts to hold mildew no matter how hard you scrub. Regrouting removes it all and starts again with a better product.
We regrout showers, tub surrounds, floors and backsplashes across Arlington and Northern Virginia.
What Regrouting Involves
It is methodical work, and the removal is the bulk of it.
- Old grout cut out of every joint to a proper depth
- Dust captured with a vacuum as we go
- Joints cleaned and loose tiles identified and re-bonded
- New grout packed in, tooled and cleaned off the tile face
- Old caulk removed and corners resealed with fresh silicone
- Sealing where the grout type calls for it
Better Grout Than You Had Before
Grout has improved a great deal. High-performance cement grouts are denser and more color-consistent than what was used twenty years ago. Ready-mixed and epoxy grouts resist stains and never need sealing, which makes them ideal for showers and kitchen floors.
This is also a chance to change color. Going from white to a soft gray makes a floor far easier to keep looking clean.
Is Your Shower a Good Candidate?
Regrouting works when the tile is firmly attached and the wall behind it is dry. We tap the tile and check for flex before recommending it. If tiles are loose or the board is soft, new grout would only disguise a leak, and we will point you to leaking shower repair or a shower remodel instead.
Need something else? See all of our tile repair & regrouting services, or learn more about your local tile contractor in Arlington, VA.
