Re-grouting

dwdiy · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:52 am Post Subject: Re-grouting

When re-grouting ceramic tile, do I have to remove ALL the old grout, or just the loss old grout, or do I take out only about 3/4 of the old grout (so the tiles stay in place)?

gcol · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:45 am Post Subject:

Have you tried searching the forum for an answer? I'm sure this is quite a common question.

Moz · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:06 pm Post Subject:

dwdiy

take as much old stuff out as you can uniformly all over, that way the new grout isnt good in patches ,if any tiles appear to be loose get them sorted as you go ,
hope this helps

dianefarmer · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:21 pm Post Subject:

i had a difficult time trying to remove the tile adhesive between the new tiles so thst i could grout them. i tried the tool from the diy store, that was a waste of time. the best solution was to use a saw for cutting wood with very jagged teeth and lay it straight and steady between the tiles. you saw through the adhesive in no time.. i was happy and wouldn,t mind paying for a gadget like this if ever on sale

joe-90 · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:31 pm Post Subject:

Considering the post is over 3 years old, my guess is that he's sorted it by now.