Regrouting Shower

Regrouting you shower tile can be an easy job if using the correct tools. It is important to invest into a dremel or borrow one from a friend to be able to effectively regrout you shower tiles.

Tools Needed1) Dremel
2) Grout removal bit
3) Shop Vac
4) Protective Eye wear
5) Grout Sponge
6) 5 Gallon Bucket
7) Wiping rags
8) Grout Spreader

Materials Needed1) Grout
2) Grout Sealer

The first step to regrouting your shower tiles is to score the existing grout lines to at least a 1/16" deep. The best way I have found to do this is to use a dremel with a grout removal bit that you can purchase at your local hardware store. It is important to use the grout removal bit because they are specifically made to be used on grout. Depending on the thickness of the grout lines will determine the grout bit size you will need, they come in sizes from 1/16" to about a 1/4" thick.

I find it easier to start the dremel off at a lower speed until you get comfortable with the way you handle the dremel and then simply up the speed. It is important to be patient and take your time until you get a good technique to passing the dremel through the grout lines. I usually start from the top and work each line from top to bottom and work one line at a time. Once I have completed the vertical lines i move on to the horizontal lines and work those one by one also. It is important not to miss any lines because you have to score each line at least 1/16" deep so the new grout will stick.

The second step once you have removed all the grout is to clean up the mess you made with a vacuum and wipe down the entire area you were working on. Once everything is cleaned you can begin to spread the grout into the scored joints using a grout spreader. Try to not leave excess grout on the tiles it makes it harder to wipe up once you are ready for clean up.



Once you have spread all the grout into the scored grout lines it is time to wipe off all the excess grout off the tiles with a grout sponge. Make sure the grout sponge is not soaking wet because you will take the grout out of the joints you just filled.



Once you remove the excess grout from the tiles you can let the new grout dry for at least 24 hours and you can come back and seal the new grout. I usually use a grout sealer that will not penetrate the tile so you can simply spray grout joints, let it sit for about 5 minutes and wipe off the excess. You usually have to let your sealer dry for about 24 before being able to use the shower. I hope you enjoyed learning how to regrout your shower.