Removing Old Grout
Old grout is cut out of the joints to a suitable depth, so the new grout has something solid to bond to.
Grouting and Re-Grouting in Dubai
Tired, cracked or mouldy grout removed and renewed
In Brief
Grouting is filling the joints between tiles, and re-grouting is removing old, cracked, stained or mouldy grout and replacing it. Fresh grout makes tiles look cleaner, helps keep water out of the joints and holds the edges of the tiles in place. It is often the quickest way to refresh a tiled bathroom or kitchen.
Grout is the part of a tiled surface that wears first. It cracks, shrinks, crumbles, stains and, in damp rooms, collects mould. Once grout fails, water can reach the adhesive and the surface beneath, which is how small problems turn into loose tiles and leaks. Cleaning grout helps for a while; when it has gone dark, cracked or soft, replacing it works better.
In re-grouting we remove the old grout from the joints to a suitable depth, clean the joints, and fill them with new grout, then clean the tile faces and let it cure. We choose a grout colour that suits the tiles, and where a joint meets a corner, a bath or a fitting, we use a flexible sealant instead, because rigid grout cracks at movement joints. Re-grouting is part of our tiling service, and if tiles themselves are loose or broken, see tile replacement and repair. In showers, a leak may need more than new grout; see bathroom leak investigation.
When You Need This
Signs You May Need Grouting and Re-Grouting
- Grout is cracked, crumbling or missing in places
- Grout lines are dark, stained or mouldy and cleaning no longer helps
- Water seeps through joints in a shower or around a bath
- Tiles are loose at the edges next to failing grout
- You want to refresh the look of a tiled floor or wall without retiling
What We Do
What Grouting and Re-Grouting Covers
Cleaning the Joints
Joints are cleaned of dust and debris, since new grout will not hold on a dirty joint.
Applying New Grout
Joints are filled completely with new grout suited to the tile and the area, wet or dry.
Colour Matching
We choose a grout colour that suits the tiles, or discuss a change of colour if you want a fresh look.
Flexible Sealant at Movement Joints
Corners, edges and changes of plane get a flexible sealant, not rigid grout, so they can move without cracking.
Cleaning and Curing
Tile faces are cleaned after grouting, and the area is left to cure before use.
Our Process
How It Works
- 1
Show Us the Grout
Send photos of the grout and tiles, and say which areas and how large, plus any leaks or loose tiles.
- 2
Check the Tiles and Joints
We check for loose tiles and water problems behind the grout, and confirm the price before starting.
- 3
Remove and Refill
Old grout is removed and joints cleaned, then new grout and sealant are applied.
- 4
Clean and Cure
Tiles are cleaned and the area is left to cure, with advice on when it can be used.
Good to Know
What Affects Time and Cost
Every property is different, so we confirm the price before any work starts. These are the things that most often change the time and cost.
- The area and the number and width of joints
- How hard and deep the old grout is
- Whether tiles are loose or damaged and need attention too
- The type of grout needed for the area, such as for showers or floors
- Whether sealant is needed at corners and around fittings
FAQ
Grouting and Re-Grouting Questions
When it is cracked, crumbling, missing or stained beyond cleaning, or when water is getting through the joints. Mould that keeps returning is another sign.
Cleaning can help while the grout is sound. If it is porous, cracked or deeply stained, new grout lasts better.
It can, if the grout is where water gets through. If the leak comes from a failed membrane or a fitting, new grout will not fix it. See bathroom leak investigation.
Yes. Re-grouting is a chance to refresh the look. We discuss colour options with the tiles in mind.
Grout and sealant need time to cure. We tell you how long to wait once the work is done.
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