Regrouting & Grout Restoration in Perth, WA
Compare 16 regrouting & grout restoration businesses in Perth, Western Australia. Among them, 11 are rated for competitive pricing and 12 offer free quotes. Customer ratings are shown on each listing.
Regrouting & Grout Restoration businesses in Perth
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Choosing a regrouting and grout restoration service
Grout is the weak point of any tiled surface. Over time it cracks, stains, grows mould in showers and can let water through to the surface beneath. Regrouting removes the old grout and replaces it rather than just painting over the top, and done properly it can make a dated bathroom look fresh again and, more importantly, restore the seal that keeps water out.
A good regrouting job starts with raking out the old grout to a consistent depth without chipping the tile edges, then cleaning and re-grouting with a suitable product. In a shower, the flexible joints in the corners and where the wall meets the floor should be finished in silicone rather than grout, because rigid grout in those joints is what cracks first. A service that understands the difference is worth having.
Regrouting is often paired with resealing and, where needed, replacing the perished silicone and shower seal. It is a cost-effective alternative to re-tiling when the tiles themselves are sound, but it is not a fix for a failed waterproofing membrane behind the tiles. An honest operator will tell you when regrouting will solve the problem and when the leak is deeper than the grout.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Regrouting & Grout Restoration
Yes. Regrouting rakes out and replaces the surface grout while leaving sound tiles in place, which is what makes it far cheaper and quicker than re-tiling. It refreshes the look and restores the seal at the surface. It only works when the tiles themselves are well bonded and undamaged.
It can, if the leak is coming through cracked or missing surface grout and silicone, which is common. If water is getting past a failed waterproofing membrane behind the tiles, regrouting will not fix it and the wall needs proper attention. A good operator will work out where the water is actually getting in before quoting.
Grout fills the joints between tiles on flat surfaces, while silicone is used in the flexible joints, in internal corners and where the wall meets the floor, because those joints move and rigid grout would crack. Replacing perished silicone is a normal part of grout restoration. Using the right one in the right place is what makes the repair last.
Often a day or so for a typical shower, plus curing time before the shower is used again, though it depends on the size and how much old grout and silicone has to come out. The surface needs to be dry to start. Your operator will give you a timeframe and tell you when the shower can go back into use.