Q. The grout line between my kitchen granite countertop and the tile backsplash has cracked for the umpteenth time. Each winter, the crack appears, and, each year, I grout it again hoping it will be ...
Several years after you complete a bathroom or kitchen renovation, it inevitably starts to show some wear. One culprit is grout: Over time, it stains, cracks, and becomes loose, even if it was ...
I’ve got a partially sunken tub and shower that’s got a mixture of different tiles. The tub is cast-in-place concrete and was hot-mopped with asphalt to prevent water leaks. The grout between the ...
One reader emailed me this past week and gave me an idea for a “How Do I” article that he had a problem with – what to do with crumbling grout between tile? I am grateful to receive the suggestion. In ...
Question: The grout in my bathroom tile is discolored and crumbling in spots. It look terrible. Do I have to remove all the tiles and start over or can I just repair the existing grout? Answer: If ...
Ceramic tiles are a good choice for many areas of your home. They are super-tough and fairly easy to maintain. The most common problem with ceramic tiles is the grout. It can crack and collect stains ...
A gloved hand using a tool to scrape old grout from between tiles - Toa55/Shutterstock Tiling is typically a DIY-friendly project, and new, game-changing products like tile leveling clips have made it ...
Q. I’ve got a partially sunken tub and shower that’s got a mixture of different tiles. The tub is cast-in-place concrete and was hot-mopped with asphalt to prevent water leaks. The grout between the ...
(BPT) - One of the most economical improvements a homeowner can make to a kitchen or bath is refreshing the grout instead of replacing the tile. Mechanically removing and replacing grout can cost as ...