How To Repair Grout In Shower

If the space is larger than 1 8 of an inch use a sanded grout.

How to repair grout in shower. Fully examine the entire shower unit to find every instance of cracked grout that needs to be repaired. Press the mixture down into the gap you re repairing until it s completely filled. Then take an old toothbrush and scrub the seams.

Start by creating a paste like mixture using one part hydrogen peroxide and two parts of an oxygenated powder product such as oxiclean or generic washing soda. Finally wipe away excess water or grout with an old towel or rag. Make sure you have cleaned the tile and the grout you are about to seal.

Measure the space between the tiles. Remove the old grout. A grout float is a thick rubber pad with a handle on it that s available at most home improvement stores.

Step 4 mix the tile grout. Grout is available as sanded or unsanded. Lightly dampen the sponge and work it in circles over the shower walls until the excess grout is removed and the tiles are clean.

You ll also want to make sure your shower wall is also dry. If the width is 1 8 of an inch or smaller use an unsanded grout. Scoop some of the grout mixture out of the bucket using the padded part of the grout float.

Use a spray bottle and some cold water to wet the areas where you removed the grout. Use a grout float to fill the gap with the grout mixture. Choose the correct type of grout based on the width of your tile joints and where the repair is being done.