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fixing new grout My partner has attempted to grout our new toilet but hasn't done the best job. The grouting is very roughly done with lumps of grout between the tiles and hanging over the edges. Which is the best way to fix this?
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Fix grout Getting a new partner is taking the easy way out. NO - she must be made to go back and do the grouting properly. If you let her get away with this shoddy work then you are making a rod for your own back.
Fred
New partners aside for the momentOriginally Posted by lisam
My partner has attempted to grout our new toilet but hasn't done the best job. The grouting is very roughly done with lumps of grout between the tiles and hanging over the edges. Which is the best way to fix this?your best move in such a small area is to remove the grout entirely and start again. Use a grout removal tool (cheap at Bunnies), dig it all out and take a bit more care next time. If grout is lumpy, was likely too thick when put on.
The usual order is;
grout
scrape away excess
wait 30 minutes to an hour
wipe down tiles with damp sponge to remove excess (wipe across the grout lines, not down them)
next day wipe tiles with dry cloth to get the last of the grit
Cheers,
Bob
"The population of Sydney was divided into two classes, those who sold rum and those who drank it."--Dr George Macakness (1806)
Grout Thanks Guys for your input. Aside from kicking my hubby out for "shoddy" work I will endeavour to fix his muck up.
Honouray Bloke thanks for the advice, I know what I will be doing this weekend. Ahhh a womans work is never done.
Thanks
Am I the only one who realised you were a woman? Blame it on "the sheila" is naughty.
You are looking for a grout "saw" which is really just a scraper thingo. Should be in the tile section. Grouting is hateful, so don't hit him too hard.But going again is the only real solution. You are welcome and let us know how it goes.
Cheers,
Bob
"The population of Sydney was divided into two classes, those who sold rum and those who drank it."--Dr George Macakness (1806)
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