North American Tile Cleaning Organization


Having all the necessary regrouting supplies on hand is critical for regrouting

It is always best to have all of your regrouting supplies on hand and ready before you start your regrouting job.

 

 

You do not want to be ordering materials or running back and forth to the home improvement stores during your regrouting procedure.

 
Regrouting a Tile Shower Applying new grout
Sealing and Caulking Regrouting supplies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The most critical tool needed for a proper regrouting procedure is an oscillating type tool to remove the existing grout.  We recommend the Fein Multimaster tool for regrouting a shower.  The Fein multimaster is a quality tool that is built to last and also many additional uses besides just regrouting a tile shower.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You should also purchase a diamond grout removal blade to remove the old grout.  Do not attempt to purchase any off brand or carbide grout removal blades as these types of blades will not typically last through a single regrouting procedure.  The Fein diamond grout removal blades are more expensive but they will last a long time typically lasting through 5-10 complete shower regrouting procedures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A good quality utility knife is also an essential tool for regrouting a shower.  The Lenox Gold utility knife has an ergonomic design and also has a quick release button.  The quick release button will allow you to quickly change out the utility knife blades and quickly get back to work.  The Lenox Gold also supplies platinum coated utility knife blades that last much longer than regular utility knife blades.

 

 

 

 

 

Additional supplies can usually all be found at Home Depot, Lowes or your local home improvement store.

  • Plastic sheeting to protect your work area.

  • Small tarp to further protect the area you will be walking on.

  • Blue painters tape 2" wide x 3 rolls.

  • Grout brush from tile supplies section

  • Ordinary razor blade scraper tool found in paint section of Home Depot.

  • Ordinary razor blade scraper tool razor blades (20pk)

  • Pail 2 gallons for mixing grout.

  • Pail 5 gallons for water for cleaning grout

  • Sponge for cleaning grout.

  • Paper towels (no print type bounty 8 pk)

  • Grout sealer brush applicator tool.

  • Latex gloves (blue)

  • Orange rubber gloves for grouting.

  • Isopropyl alcohol

  • Clear caulking GE silicone II for caulking around the fixtures.

  • Grout enhancer Laticrete 1776 available at Lowes if using TEC grout.

  • Grout.  TEC or Custom brand available at home depot.  Do not recommend Laticrete grout available at Lowes.

You will also need to purchase some 100% silicone caulk.  Laticrete Latasil is the preferred choice of most grout restoration contractors.  Typically 2 tubes of the Latasil caulk is enough to recaulk most tile showers.  Latacrete Latasil caulk  is the easiest to work with 100% silicone caulk.  You can also use the GE Silicone II from Home Depot or Lowes but it is harder to work with and you will typically not get as good or even looking caulk lines.  Additionally GE silicone II caulking comes in only white, almond and clear colors while Laticrete Latasil caulk comes in a variety of different colors.

You can go to our Laticrete Latasil caulk color page to choose a caulk color that best matches your shower tiles and grout.  Latisil caulk colors page

 

Regrouting a tile shower is a laborious messy and time consuming job.  The time and cost it takes the average DIY homeowner can easily be justified in hiring a professional tile and grout restoration contractor. 

You can read some valuable information and tips on how to hire a tile, grout and stone cleaning and restoration contractor at our contractor information page here.  Grout Restoration Contractor.

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