How to Remove and Replace Tile Grout

Home improvement expert Ron Hazelton shows how to remove old, discolored tile grout and replace it with new tile grout, brightening your kitchen or bathroom countertops instantly. For more kitchen and bath DIY videos, visit http://www.ronhazelton.com.

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[ronhazelton]

If there is or was mold or mildew in the existing grout, then clean with bleach. Otherwise, it's not necessary.

[donnaoday]

Is there anything you can put on the old grout to help loosen it?  Or is such a thing usually not needed? Thanks.

[ronhazelton]

@donnaoday

Unlike paint, there is really nothing I know of that will loosen grout. I would only remove grout that is already cracked, loose or powdery. If it's solid, leave it in place -- unless, of course, you want to change the color.

[sf2fs]

Hi Ron, does one need to find out what type of grout is in between the tiles in order to determine what type of new grout is required? Does this technique work for any kind of grout?

[ronhazelton]

The two main types of grout, aside from color, are sanded and non-sanded grout. Narrow joints, up to about 1/8th of an inch, required the non-sanded type. Wider joints normally use the sanded version. I prefer to purchase my grout as dry powder and mix it myself to the consistency of slightly thicker than sour cream. The technique in this video, by the way, works for either type of grout.

[ronhazelton]

Yes, thanks for the reminder. To reduce staining and improve water resistance apply a sealer after the grout is THOROUGHLY dry. Check the directions on the sealer package to see how long the new grout needs to dry.

[dustyflair]

what if you had a floor to do that's 800 sf? Looks easy doing one tile on a counter top...what about a real job?

[joethelion79]

excellent. thanks for posting this.

[Hiluxtaco]

So much good information!!!

Subscribed. :-)

[Mixedbeauty3]

Aww love this guy lol

[lemonlade]

this guy is sexyyyyyy

[CainPire]

great video... Thanks!!

[vineetsehgal2005]

Hi Ron, I have installed Epoxy in 3mm Grout area on the floor and it has turned dirty in less than one month. Now I plan to change the grout colour with a darker colour, but need to first de-stablize or remove the old epoxy grout. Does this tool work ? What is the name of this tool and would this work on 3mm Grout area safely without damaging the floor vetrified tiles ? Where is this tool available ? Please advise. Thanks

[eleckson]

This guy seems like he could be Billy Mays' homely southern yet sophisticated Dad.

Helpful vid Papa Mays =]

[1rmbandit]

Hi Ron, i've got a bathroom that was remodeled about 4 months ago and have a few areas that the grout has long fine cracks after cracking a tile. i wanted to replace the tile and repair the long fine cracks that run about 1.5 feet long. the cracks really don't have any place to start so to speak. should i use the grout removal tool to scrape at the cracks or kinda chisel it out and then re-grout? thanks in advance