Grout Repair • Jacksonville, FL
Grout is the first part of a tile job to show its age. Braga Remodeling cuts out cracked, stained and crumbling grout, regrouts showers and floors, and puts flexible sealant in the corners where grout was never meant to go.
Liability insured · Jacksonville, FL
5.0 · 51 Google reviewsFresh grout can make sound tile look new again. It cannot fix tile that is loose or a shower that is leaking behind the wall, so we check for both before we start.
Overview
If the tile is solid and you still like it, regrouting is one of the most cost-effective ways to refresh a shower or a floor. The old grout is removed to a consistent depth, the joints are cleaned out and new grout is packed in. Smearing a thin layer over the top of old grout does not bond and flakes off within months, which is why removal is the larger share of the work.
Grout fails for different reasons and the reason matters. Stained or discolored grout is cosmetic. Grout that has worn low or gone sandy is age and cleaning chemicals. Grout that keeps cracking in the same line usually means the tile is moving, and that needs a tile repair first, otherwise the new grout cracks in the same place.
Regrouting is a surface repair. In a shower, the waterproofing is behind the tile, not in the grout. If water has been getting through for a long time and the wall is soft or tiles are falling off, new grout will not solve it. We will show you what we found and talk about rebuilding that area with a proper tile installation.
Old grout removed
Cut out to depth, not skimmed over
Right product
Grout type chosen for the joint and the room
Silicone at corners
Flexible joints where surfaces meet
Sealed
Sealer applied where the grout needs it
What's Included
Open joints let water and dirt in under the tile edge. We cut out the failed sections, check that the neighboring tile is bonded and refill the joints.
When cleaning no longer brings the color back, the grout is replaced rather than painted over. It is also a chance to change the grout color.
Walls, floor, niche and curb are regrouted, and old caulk is stripped from the corners and replaced with mildew-resistant silicone.
Kitchen, bathroom, entry and living-area tile floors. Joints are cleaned out, regrouted and sealed, with flexible sealant where the floor meets tubs and cabinets.
Grout is rigid and cracks wherever two surfaces move against each other. Those joints belong to silicone: inside corners, wall-to-floor, around the tub and at the curb.
Cement-based grout is porous. A penetrating sealer slows down staining and makes cleaning easier. Some modern grouts do not need it, and we will tell you which you have.
Our Process
We check for loose or hollow tile, soft walls and signs of a leak, so grout is not being asked to fix a bigger problem.
Joints are cut out to a consistent depth and old caulk is stripped from corners. Dust is vacuumed as we go.
New grout is packed fully into the joints, tooled to an even profile and the tile face is cleaned of haze.
Corners and perimeter joints get silicone. After the grout cures, sealer is applied where needed and we tell you when the shower can be used.
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Google Reviews
“I had a great experience with this construction company. They were honest, reliable, and did exactly what they promised. The team was professional, hardworking, and paid attention to every detail.”
“We had an overall wonderful experience with Braga Remodeling. They were responsible, professional and communicated well throughout the process.”
“Excellent service and outstanding workmanship! The crew was punctual, respectful, and very knowledgeable throughout the entire project.”
Tell us which shower or floor needs attention and what the grout is doing. Photos help. We will check the tile in person and put the Braga Remodeling scope in writing. Prefer to talk? Call (904) 520-1994 or email braga@bragaremodeling.com.
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