How To Refresh Grout: EASY DIY Project! Grout Repair and Sealing for Beginners (How To Regrout)
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- Опубліковано 15 гру 2021
- In this video, I show you how to easily repair your cracked and damaged grout…or just simply how to refresh grout that’s simply old and dirty. This is an easy DIY home improvement project than can instantly improve the look of your floor tiles and grout. I’ll explain exactly how I did this regrout project and how easy it was, as well as the products and equipment I used. This was the first time I’ve done this DIY project and feel that many DIY’ers could complete this project successfully as well.
**Products:
Simplefix ALABASTER Premixed Grout (this is the color I used in the video):
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Miracle Sealants 511 Impregnator Sealer: amzn.to/3dEWCqM
Other Grout Colors (not shown in this video):
Simplefix WHITE Premixed Grout: amzn.to/3DSaVmo
Simplefix GRAY Premixed Grout: amzn.to/3F0Fo32
**Not sponsored, but I would receive a small commission if you purchase through these links.
Tools and Equipment needed:
Thin/skin tight gloves
**Knee Pads/Protectors: amzn.to/3DSxBms
Screwdriver (to remove any lose, damaged grout before beginning)
Bucket of Water
Rags
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You waited 24 hours before applying the sealer?
One more question is there supposed to be grout at the traditional from the tile floor to the wall?
If your grout is cracked means you have loose tiles. Go ahead and regroup it but you are wasting your time and money cause it will crack again I promise you that. I only been a tile setter for 28years but I do know What I’m talking about.
I don’t usually leave comments, but I love your clear explanation and honesty. It really helped me out a lot🙏💪
I used a ketchup container with a small hole and it stayed in the grooves. I watered down the simple fix so a thin coating would go over what I had. Had no missing or old grout. Thank you, thank you!!!
I was putting my house on the market and was debating getting a new backsplash. My white kitchen tile was in good shape, but the grout had yellowed badly. I used the product in this video and followed the steps and it came out great! Super easy and cheap. Thank you!
4:10 is where he actually gets to the how to part.
Thx...the guy is painful. I know these youtubers somehow get paid from how long we watch but holy moly. Get to the point. The previous 4 mins was just garbage.
This was a very helpful and detailed video! I am a single mother so learning to do these things on my own and saving money is so satisfying!! Plus I get to show my kids that women can do stuff like this too
Thank you Kevin. I wanted to clean my grout but this is a more permanent fix. This is what I needed to get started and complete the job. Thanks again.
Thanks for helping with my confidence to do this. I did one tile shower with Red Devil grout in a tube. Most of my work was cleaning. White tile and white grout. Looks good.
Thanks, Kevin! I now feel confident enough to get started. Your video is very thorough and helpful!
Thank you! I have been wanting to fix my floors for a while and you had great tips.
Very informative video with quick hands on experience in your presentation. Thanks Kevin!
What’s with all the rude aggressive comments? If you don’t like it don’t watch it. I enjoyed it!
Sleep
You see that all over the internet I don't get it like go touch grass
Many People are assholes
People aren’t happy and project negativity…sad
Hes a mark thats why
Very helpful. Thank you. After getting an over $1700 quote for someone else to do this for me, I decided to see if I can do this myself. I may be able to based on what you shared. Much appreciated.
Thank you sir. This video answered all my questions. Keep up the good work!
Thank so much for a wonderful video. You explained it so good that even I could understand it being a first time doing it myself!!! Thanks again !!! 👍😀👍
Thank you! Great video. I need to get some of this pre-mixed grout!
Thanks for a great, easy to follow video. I've always hated the contrasting grout on my floors & I needed to repair a bathroom floor.
Thanks again for the video!
Thank you so much, Kevin! I’m excited to get started on some ugly cracked grout! I really like your presentation style as well. You communicate in excellent detail but don’t make excessive hand gestures or movements that might distract. 👍🏻👍🏻
Excellent explanation and guidance! Thank you!
Thank you so much. Your video helped heaps. Very practical.
This was great. I used the product he recommended and had really good results. Thanks for this video!
Thank you Kevin. I do all my own home repairs. If you don't try you will never learn. This is new territory for me. We'll here we go. Thanks again now I feel more informed. Have a blessed day.😊
I really liked your video and your recommendation on using a sealer which many others seem to miss out. Very important to keep your grout looking good for longer..thanks
Thank you so much for the feedback! And point is spot on, the last thing you want to do is all of that work and one dirty mop messing it all up.
Yes I can't wait to get started on my floors I never even knew about Steelers before this video thanks Kevin for informing everyone and such death and detail
Thank you for showing all of us this amazing way to freshen up grout!!! Starting my project today!!
Too much talking
interesting video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the info. Going to try this in my kitchen
Thank you! If you decide to try it, best of luck and feel free to let me know how it goes.
Great video and excellent presentation. Thank you.
Very user-friendly how-to video.
As stated before, the fun starts at 4:10.
Also you can get cheap knee pads around $5 at Harbor freight.
I had to paint a floor- knee pads YES!
Nice presentation! Very helpful. Thanks!
This is very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you so much ,this is so helpful im working on my kitchen floor is looking beautiful 🤗
Thank you Kevin! This was very informative.
Very good video! It helps me a lot! Thank you very much!
I’ll be attempting this.🙏☺️
best one. Thanks, KEVIN
Awesome video Thank you Kev ❤🎉
Thanks I need to do this!
Thanks Kelly...seriously, it's a cost-effective way to really improve the look. It's just the hard working on your hands and knees...that's the only real negative.
That was really useful. Thank you, Kevin!
Very helpful, and many thanks!
Thank you! I’m looking forward to getting my kitchen floor refreshed AND sealed!
Thanks Kevin!! Just what I needed!! And everyone thinks I got new floors! Thanks again!!😎😎👍👍
You could have used single component grout that’s supposed to be stain proof after it cures. The single use grout had an elastomeric property similar to quality exterior paint but much thicker. I will admit that applying it worked me over as I was redoing my kitchen/dining, entryway, and 3 baths and I demoed out all of the grout with an oscillation tool. My builders grout was the original sand based grout and I live in Las Vegas and naturally they didn’t backbutter any on my 20x20 tiles or made sure that the grout was hydrated correctly, monitored for dehydration while applying and maintained for long future use. A year after I purchased the place there were still small bits showing up and sticking to my feet. After researching the shit out of tile work, I decided to jump in and take it on. When I was a contractor working homes in the 90s I had a few friends that did this so I’ve been around it more than most folks. The one issue that pushed me forward to even consider doing this fix was I had counted a total qty of 23 loose tiles where the contractors thin set had failed. After pulling a few of them I was able to conclude that it was just shoddy half assed work where the thin set was maybe 50-60% installed right. Their thin set troweling tool was the wrong spacing for that size of tile and on top of that there was a lack of thin set across tiles as well. Piss poor foundation gives what it sounds like. When I finished it was such a relief, but my ass was dragging at times. The finished product looked even better than I planned because my old grout color was one of the colors they didn’t have readymade and I was willing to move over a couple shades for me to be comforted that the grout wasn’t going to crumble again. During my first open house my realtor told me that half of the viewers asked what was my tile grout secret. I wanted to take this as a win and lie and explain that I’m scrubbing floors when I’m not at the office. I instead just explained that the old grout was tired so I replaced it all. I mentioned that the new grout was elastic, which I have to believe will last 3X longer than any original sand grout. Good luck!
Thank you for the excellent video!
I think video was great! Explained process very detailed necessary at least for me.
Great video, appreciate your work you put into showing how simple stuff like this can be with a bit of work.
Thank you great information
Very helpful
Looks great!
Thank you. Good ole UA-cam recommended your channel after searching YT for tile hacks.
Perfect video! Just what info i was looking for. Thank you!
Thank you so much for the feedback Stevie...I'm glad you found it helpful 😊
I am about to embark on this tile regrout project in my laundry room of my house... with four little ones and two large dogs. Haha
How careful/accurate are you with the sealer? If it flows on the tiles a little bit does that show? Do you wipe the excess off the tiles? Do you saturate the grout with the sealer or just wipe it on? TIA
thank you
Excellent video and instructions thank you for sharing what you learned. I found this very helpful.
Very informative video, I just wish you had documented the whole process with videos, human mind tends to retain new info better that way 😊
Thanks again!
Feel the same way...would like to see the whole process in action.
Agree, more video putting what you say into action. The explanations were good.
Agree video of the entire process
thank you 😊
Thank You Buddy
thank you 😊🎉
4:35 ( for those over 40 yrs old ) Also, take a half dose of ibuprofen/Acetaminophen before working. Head off the soreness beforehand and you may need less nsaids than if you take after the fact.
Yes, and destroy your liver and kidneys while you're at it. That stuff is poison
uh no. Best to avoid any pills if you don't absolutely need it.
Thank you man!
Thank you for sharing your video.
Question: I put grout in between my table tiles, 85% turned out great but not even with tiles and the part that was even turned out grainy. What did I do wrong?
I also refilled it, it did the same thing, I couldn’t understand why it did that again on top of the grout already applied.
Good job dude
First time I've hit the like button on a UA-cam video, thanks Kevin!
P.S. Dishwasher gloves are perfect for application of grout.
Thank you.
Thanks Kevin great video. I can’t wait to get started only issue is that it seems that the only colour the product comes in is bright white. I think the alabaster colour your recommended would be much nicer and from your link it does not appear to be available any longer. Any suggestions?
Loved your video! This project has been on my list for many years. Our laundry room. My husband can't get to it. So I am going to tackle it. But I need a chocolate brown grout to match. The grout you used does not come in that color. Is there something I can add to get the color?
Good video!
good job
Question for the sealer part can you use one of the sprayers? Or do you need to run it in?
I like how thorough he is. He answered my (novice) questions in advance.
Thank you for the feedback! I tried my best to recreate the project from when I first did with all of my own thoughts and questions.
video was extremely helpful. What would you use for adhesive for a loose tile
Very good, helpful video.whats the name of the sealer
the video was extremely helpful. What kind of adhesive would you use for loose tile.
I really hate to say this but I watched this video 2 years ago and repaired the missing and damaged grout of my kitchen floor following this guy's method. I dug out all the cracked grout that I could and really roughed up the remaining grout lines. I applied the correct grout to fill the holes and top coat the remaining. In the intervening time, it has failed MISERABLY. Half of it came up while simply vacuuming or sweeping the floor. I spent half the day today scraping the remaining "repairs" off. Not fun. I'll continue on and do it the right way by removing ALL the grout and filling with new. So while this method seems quick and easy, please do not bother. It cost me hours and hours of time both to apply it and then to remove it 2 years later. Note that I am not a stranger to home repairs. This house is the 3rd one I've remodeled. I'm 70 years old and fabulous at DIY.
Real good explanation. Thanks!
Thank you very much! I appreciate you taking the time to comment 🙂 Sorry for the delay in replying...been super busy as of late!
So, I have dirty saltillo tile on my kitchen floor with yellow grout. 🤦♀️ After stripping and cleaning the tile, can I use this to change the color of the grout, and would this stain my stripped tile? Any thoughts are appreciated. TIA 😊
Thanks, Kevin! Your directions are very clear and gave me confidence to try this myself. I only have a very small area of loose grout that needs to be fixed. Is there a brand of grout that offers a smaller tub of fixing grout? The area I need to fix is only about one foot. Thank you!
Some pre-mixed grout can be bit more elastic and so easier to disturb days, weeks, months after installation. And it usually costs 10-30 percent more. Very thin grout lines with rectified tile a whole 'nother challenge.
also what do recommend cleaning and maintaining your newly grouted floor?
I have a shower that needs grout redo at the bottom corners is there any specific tool I need?
Hiii just wanted an update on the grout over the years using these products
Does your advice also apply to bath tile? I already purchased Simple Fix" ceramic tile caulk "Ready to Use" in a tube. Will that work as well? Thanks for the straightforward and informative video.
Loved this video!
Could you also please do a painting on a tile floor or tile wall? Thanks!!
Thanks for the suggestion! I have some small tiles that I've considered trying something like that on. When I get to that, I would definitely make a video on it.
Quick question, the corners should be sealed with a caulk or any other sealer is fine?
so the grout you referred to can be placed directly on a clean grout/floor without having to rough up the old grout to make sure it adheres to the old grout? I have good grout and tile but I need to raise the grout so that my floor is more level and hopefully my sewing machine rolling chairs won't get caught in the grout ridges...that is the goal...
Thanks for the info Kevin. I feel confident I can regrout my kitchen tiles now. Thankfully it’s a small kitchen. Quick question. I have an indoor outdoor cat. What are your suggestions on doing this work with pets in the picture?
Can this be used on a shower floor tile?
I’m not finding the links to the products that you mentioned in this video. Where can I find them?
How much will one quart cover? Thanks for the video.
I Recently bought a brush with a long handle,the brush,seems pretty strong,can I remove the gout without having to bend,I have injury's to my Back and knee,and other area's?? I moved into this apartment,I love the white floors,but there is some much GOUT it's NASTY
Sorry for the delay in replying...been super busy as of late! It's a good question...I'm not sure how well that would work for you...I think it could be tedious to get clean lines because not only do you have to put it on, you have to carefully clean the edges. If you had the time and patience it could work, but my gut feeling is that it could be frustrating for you. Best of luck if you decide to do it. If you do try it and it works, please feel free to let me know how it went...thanks!
What kind of gloves should I buy?
Kevin, thoroughly enjoyed the video.. really appreciate the concise narration and show-as-you-go process. Wished you would show how to apply sealer with the tool or cloth.👍🏼
Thanks Glen, I appreciate the feedback! Unfortunately I had done the project prior to having the channel so I tried to recreate it which is why I have so little demonstration in the video. But it's a great point and going forward I'll be sure to show all steps in new projects 🙂
Is it the same way I do the shower enclosure and the vertical walls?
Yes
what about kitchen countertop tiles? can I just use the sanded grout I have and then seal it?
Good question...I don't see why it couldn't work although I have not tried that. It could be a little more difficult if the grout lines are really narrow compared to those on my floor. If you end up deciding to do it, you may want to consider a food-safe sealant.
Would this work in shower floor?
Hi Kevin i just redid my floor and i notice that the grout is getting darker I i have white tiles with white grout ). i didn't use your brand of sealer do you think thats the problem and can this be fixed?
Cool
Great video. Will this work for outdoor grout?