Pollution of the seams or the appearance of cracks in the grout between the tiles becomes the main cause of an extraordinary repair of the tile coating. Pollution can be avoided using special protective compositions or by applying grouting with dirt -repellent properties. You can replace the grout yourself.
At the first stage, it is necessary to choose the necessary color of the composition, which will be optimal combined with a tile shade. It is possible to vary the shade of most varieties by adding a certain amount of water, liquid compositions after application look lighter, thick – darker – darker. Recently, the market for commercial real estate rental is very popular by many people use its services.
The composition of the grout is selected in accordance with the width of the seam. Distinguish between or without sand grouts, latex and epoxy. On a sandy basis, grouts are used to process the seams of more than 3 mm, for narrow seams, acrylic, epoxy compositions and grouting without sand are used. It is not recommended to use sand grout for marble tiles.
Before removing the grout, the seams should be treated with a solution of vinegar, then the old composition is cleaned with a special saw or a sharp knife. The work is performed carefully, in order to avoid damage to the edges of the tile. The new grout is prepared according to the instructions on the packaging and applied using the ironing. To align the seams, the extension is used. Excess grout is removed with a damp sponge.