Repair Discolored Tile Floor Grout

You ll need grout remover and a manual or power grout removal tool also available at home improvement or tile stores.

Repair discolored tile floor grout. Mix one part white vinegar and one part water in a bowl or bucket. That way you can see the exact color of the grout and buy new grout that matches it. If the width is 1 8 of an inch or smaller use an unsanded grout. If the space is larger than 1 8 of an inch use a sanded grout.

Wipe a damp paper towel over the grout line to clean it out. Then dip a clean toothbrush in the mixture and scrub the damaged grout until all the dirt and grime comes off. These can gradually erode grout reducing repellency and leading to mildew and discoloration. You may be able to chip out or grind out all the discolored grout from between the tiles.

Inspect for remaining stains and clean the area with the baking soda paste again if some stains remain. Remove any excess water puddled in the grout lines. As you walk on tile floors the grout becomes weaker and can eventually start to show unsightly cracks. Once you carefully remove and clean out the grout you may be able to totally regrout the floor.

Once the old grout is gone simply install new grout. Although porcelain tiles are quite durable be careful not to nick or chip tiles during the removal process. My parents had a tile floor in just the hallway from the front door all the way to the back of the house. Choose the correct type of grout based on the width of your tile joints and where the repair is being done.

It s crazy how much bluer the tile looked with the brown stained grout and all that blue trim. This fix is only practical for interior tile floors and when the gaps between the tiles are 1 4 in. Clean the damaged grout with white vinegar and water. Measure the space between the tiles.

Rinse the baking soda residue from the grout with clear water. Match the caulk at most tile specialty shops you can get or order sanded caulk most floor grouts are sanded that will closely match your existing grout color. All the rooms that opened up off the hallway kitchen dining fancy sitting room and family room had hardwood flooring that ran into the. Apply the caulk gently to the cracks smoothing it down with a plastic spoon.

Consider periodically cleaning tiled surfaces with. First remove all loose and cracked grout with a grout saw or dremel tool. If that happens the only real fix is re grouting.