How to regrout a leaking shower

[@redgatecrt]

Aussie’s are always the best at explaining technicals. 👍🏽

[@kostasnick3180]

That was one of the best DIY videos I have ever watched. Thanks

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

Kostas Nick Thank you, we have been extremely busy and have not had any time to make more videos. We are planning to produce a new video every 2 weeks starting next month. Thank you for your support

[@markpollard9202]

Top job boss only one thing PLEASE USE A PARTICULATE DUST MASK SINGLE WHEN GRINDING THE MASK U HAD WAS LEAKING HUNDRED 100% yest was washing a shower down rental with chlorine i could nt even smell it through mask boss☑️☑️☑️🇦🇺🇦🇺🤗🤗🥰🥰health is first ok always

[@karenkalani8162]

Aloha from Hilo Hawaii. Im attempting to regrout my 8' x 5' shower all by my big girl self and came across your video. You are the only one that was on point, stuck to the task at hand, easy to understand, and covers everything in order. After purchasing 3 different grout removal tools and finally found one that works (oscillating multifunction tool w/ a grout bit kit) I am now ready and confident to start the job (well, actually ill start it next week..lol). Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much in Hawaiian).

[@theflipflopfiles]

Just wanted to drop in how informative this video is and how it made so easy to understand step by step process you followed. Please don't stop making DIY videos. Thanks 🙏

[@aussieasch1781]

Best handyman video I’ve seen yet. Explained and demonstrated very well! I love the “When I say properly, I mean properly” comment

[@messenger1556]

Mate your video is by far one of the best DIY videos I watched. You explain everything very clearly and show the whole process. Please please make more videos 👍🏻

[@mr22guy]

This is the best how-to video I've ever seen, not just for grout but for anything! Thank you so much.

[@siulseyer8053]

I like the common sense, straight to the point explaining. This is what one is expected to cone across while working on this project. 👍👍👍

[@marilynostring9366]

Wow, this is fantastic! You’re a natural presenter and explain it so well. Really helpful! Thanks so much!

[@mowwow1998]

Excellent clear explanation. Great that you also covered all the small details as well the overall procedure.

[@888anvil]

Thank you very much for a great video. The process is really well explained in a logical step by step manner and you include relevant tips and 'gotchas'. It's so well done it gave me the confidence to tackle the job. In fact, I type after completing the re-grouting. Obviously you make it look quick however I just took my time doing small section by small section. I'm very happy with the result, now to watch your siliconing video. Thank you again .... cheers Robert

[@danielallender1374]

Great video, very informative. I like that you specifically listed and showed all tools and bits you need to do this job. Well done look forward to more videos. 👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@davidtye8017]

Well Richard that was simple and to the point. No bs and clearly explained. Well done one of the best detailed explanations, with excellent step by step instruction. Awesome work Richard from Dave in South Australia.

[@so-gl2zr]

Great video! Just finished re grouting my shower after watching this DIY and I'm pretty happy with the results for a first timer!

[@cerysdavies5803]

Very easy to follow. Thanks so much for this. Will have a go on leaking areas over the weekend.

[@deborahcurcio2900]

Very thorough and helpful. Great job. You did not seem nervous! Good luck.

[@redgatecrt]

Thanks Richard. One of the best tutorials for regrouting. Cheers Mate 👍🏽

[@johnbassett5407]

Thanks for sharing, I feel confident now I can tackle the re-grout job in my shower.

[@kevinhaynes11]

Great presentation young man, very articulate, Now I’m going to give it a crack. I’m going to use some shower plug to seal it afterwards. 👊

[@camronious1012]

Good advice mate, gives me the confidence to have a crack myself on the house I just bought.. Shu habib

[@barbara1904]

Cameron Woodley How did you do? Mine looks good as new.

[@SoloSidekick]

Good video, I just finished a shower after using this as a guide and it's come up a treat.

[@barbara1904]

Great vid. I was gonna retile but saving a fortune doing this and it looks good.

[@samilucille1]

Thanks for this information ,I've got water leaking to apartment below ,cracked tiles ,worn out grout ,leaking taps a nightmare

[@JonathanReyes-jk5to]

Great DIY video. About to fix my tile in the shower that is leaking. Thanks for the help

[@seancusack7940]

Great video, very informative every step of the way. I am off to put the information into action on my leaky shower.

[@freddyv7546]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@graftedingrace6594]

This was awesome!! Thanks so much mate for such a thorough video. I’m just about to regrout our shower and thought it best to watch a video first. I’m so happy I found your video and can’t wait to have our shower look like new. I’ll update once it’s all done. Cheers from Brisbane 👍🏼

[@stevieeskay]

Great vid bro. I am a waterproofer by trade and it is always good to get another perspective on the process.

[@jacob.sumith]

Quite a few important tips there.. brilliant

[@fred23hope68]

Great explanation. Anature teacher. Best on KZbin.

[@Ilovetosingem]

Nice job & thanks for your knowledge. Keep safe you and yours.

[@HolySerbia]

Excellent video! Very informative and thoroughly articulated! Thank you very much champ! :)

[@mustafaalkaseeh4374]

very informative mate great video. Now I can fix my leaking shower

[@murraygill2770]

Really helpful and informative video. Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge.

[@ddgt77]

Thanks a lot. Nicely presented highly useful instruction for me!

[@jjwdesign]

Very well explained! Thanks guys. I almost feel like I could do that to my old shower. Any advice on cleaning old tiles?

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

Jeff Walters Thank you for your comments. There are special cleaning products for tiles and grout. Alternatively you could use water and bleach or a steam cleaner. I hope this helps. Thanks

[@mynamajeff9483]

Jeff Walters i

[@dbratspis]

Nice Job. I needed the tips. Going to spruce up my shower today.

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

dbratspis, Thank you for your support

[@cozmo2811]

Repair crack in tiles

[@shazmeendesousa4566]

Great video - thanks for all the tips - so helpful

[@jamiedymnicki6223]

Aweaome video, but what happens with the membrane underneath?? Will the grout seal the whole shower of and stop the water leaking through??

[@beargardener]

Thanks! Gave me a lot of very useful info!

[@foxpianocovers]

Awesome video. Thanks for all the tips!

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

Fox Piano, Thank you for your support

[@karamahoms8001]

greatwork mate well done

[@DontTickle]

great video brother, definitely helpful

[@Lexd04]

Great video, comprehensive and well explained, thanks! How long to wait for drying? 2 days? Also, can I silicone over grout before the drying time is up? Thanks.

[@anexiole]

Can you use the shower within the 2 days? Or would that mess up the grout?

[@realHonorTheCreator]

Nice informative video. Thank you!

[@beautiful_bags]

hi do you need to remove "all" the grout? or is it ok if some old grout is left in?

[@marymontes6788]

Thank you. I learned so much.

[@lesqaranivalu1556]

Thanks for the post, really helpful🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@danypeosi12]

I have the same problem with my shower, do I have clean the grouting like you doing or can I put it over the existing one ?

[@jiminy2731]

Is it easy to remove grout, and re grout sections that are quite thin? Would using a box cutter for the smaller be okay and proper tools for larger sections?

[@chelseasummers2365]

How long after grouting does it need to dry before the shower can be used? Thank you for sharing!

[@farukatasever2933]

24 hr minimum.More better.

[@jonathonrawlings6183]

Great job man!

[@MrAlexFarrow]

Great Vid, very detailed. Thank you.

[@netgk1]

Thanks for the thorough video. Why did you remove the grout that was still good? Can you just fill the gaps?

[@netgk1]

Many thanks for your quick reply Richy. I'm still not quite clear on something. My grout has a couple of 1-inch gaps, where it seems to have completely disappeared. Do I need to replace all the grout on the entire wall? Or just an inch or two radius beyond the gaps?

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

netgk1 Ideally you want to replace the entire wall. if you have a few sections that have deteriorated chances are, the remaining grout will follow soon. You can clean the surrounding grout and only fill the existing gaps, but this will be a very short term fix

[@netgk1]

Got it. Thanks so much for your help.

[@tomlazer1124]

awesome job. thank you

[@SmallLab129]

Great video!

[@shaileemendelevich498]

Hey wanted to ask, I've got tiles missing in my bathroom floor. I've cleaned out the area of old grout as much as possible and I want to replace a few times and fill any missing spaces with grout.. Will this work or do I need to have some kind of adhesive first on the floor/sement? Thanks!

[@kostaspanayiotakis]

How much time approximately needs to regrout one medium sized bathroom? And if I hire technician how much should I pay him?

[@johnsoleimanian]

great video. Do you gave any tips or advice on how to not damage/gouge the thinset and backer board beneath the grout when using the oscillating tool?

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

Hi John Soleimanian When you are using the oscillating tool you will feel when it gets through the grout before you damage anything underneath. If you have signs of a leak it's a good indication that your water proofing has been compromised anyway. You only need to take off about 3mm, just enough for the new grout to have room to grab the tile. thank you for your comment

[@johnsoleimanian]

Thank you! Last question Is the risk of cracking tile with the oscillating tool from hitting the tile, or can the vibration also cause tiles to crack?

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

Hi John Soleimanian The chances of you cracking a tile are slim. In the off chance that you do just glue it back in place and grout over the top of it. Hope this helps Thanks

[@johnsoleimanian]

Took 10 hours to do 20sq/ft. of 3/8" grout lines. Ill stick to the method in the video but do you (as a professional) still use an oscillating tool for grout lines that wide?

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

John Soleimanian yes i do as it is much faster and cleaner then using hand tools. Thank you

[@mindfulawareness1]

How essential is it to completely scrape out the old grout?

[@denispatterson2399]

Great video and gives me the confidence to have a go myself. One question though which is how long do you leave the grout after the initial application and before you start sponging off. Likewise how long do you wait after sponging and before polishing ?

[@senateb7224]

Denis Patterson regarding the sponging off question, some grouts are different so read the bag and it will tell you, but a good way to tell is when it you rub your finger in the excess grout on the tile it doesn’t stick to your finger, and polishing is better the next day when the grout has cured so you don’t rub any out and create a low spot, but you can leave it for a few hours then go over it gently with a rag.

[@diffez]

Dead set excellent instructional video bud. Legend like you need to make more videos like this!!!!!

[@portugezemonster]

What a great video

[@johntomsach9693]

Good well informative video, quick question & forgive my ignorance but arnt you supposed to fix or make sure the water proofing is structurally sound before the re grout as the grout on its own is not a water proof barrier.

[@hamfox6523]

Use urethane premixed grout, it’s waterproof.

[@B00M3RR]

Brilliant! thanks mate.

[@joefox2508]

Great video. Thank you. We have a second floor shower leaking that is dripping onto the ceiling underneath and it appears to be the grout but does this solve the problem or does the shower pan require replacing as well?

[@rvelas9972]

hi did you need to replace pan? or just regrout?

[@joefox2508]

r velas hi. Well that’s the question I’m trying to figure out. If the pan was good, I am not sure it would be leaking through to the floor below would it?

[@caridadramos662]

Good job love it

[@Anonymous-meee]

Nice video bro👍

[@msliwins]

Great video.

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

Mike Sliwinski Thank you

[@expressyourmind]

Done my first job today what a kuntt 😊

[@lowridingtrucks88]

Thanks for the tips.

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

lowridingtrucks88 Thank You

[@diencai1812]

Brilliant and thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@llt8101]

Can the dirty water be emptied down the drain?

[@MomentsbyKareem]

How much did that job cost you?

[@brodiebruce7133]

Great vid mate

[@zenos9302]

But what about the mold behind the tiles that are stuck in there?

[@11111972cjb]

Subbed and liked. Well presented.

[@georgequinn6600]

Thanks for this. I need to regrout mosaics. Can I use a machine like yours for this or do I need to use a hand tool to remove the old grout? Also I think you mentioned not to regrot the corners as they will crack. Can you talk abou this some more, I’m not sure what to do as the grout is missing. Thanks again. Good work.

[@eloymontoya9200]

grout saw

[@jaredlogan1676]

the silicon bead makes it waterproof. you don’t want to grout it because it will flex with the wall and cause the rigid grout to crack. the silicon will have more flexibility

[@malkeetmann6396]

Once the new grout is dry (in two days time) does it need a sealant?

[@cavanicoba]

nice bloke, good advice cheers

[@davidhulton6409]

Thanks. Great instructions

[@theunmaskedman4856]

good video bud

[@nimaljayasiri6065]

VERY useful info....!!!

[@deejaydemo2984]

Great video very informative !

[@jeffrichards2954]

top advice thanks very much

[@Jopacob]

Great info thanks🙏👍🏻

[@lukecarpenter1777]

Great video. Thanks

[@maoriluxx5945]

Thanks for the tips bro

[@cmonsalv]

THANK YOU so much for the video!!

[@youngboss2512]

Can you only do a small section or do you have to do all of it

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

@@youngboss2512 it would be better if you do the entire area just incase the new grout isn’t compatible with the old grout

[@youngboss2512]

@@BuildSmartByYesICan thanks so much for the fast feedback! You’re an Ace!

[@johnpianezze6519]

Thanks for sharing

[@BarbarraBay]

8:40 the consistency you want to make it is similar to hummus but not baba ghanoush or tarator🌲🌲♥♥

[@wheres_bears1378]

Good video

[@pathway777]

Thank you Young man

[@ELYM07]

How long should i to wait to use the shower after i finish redo the grout?

[@lauram3175]

how deep into the old grout should I go? Am trying to go 1/8 inch, but the grout is 30 years old and it's hard to get that deep. Is it ok if there is some old grout in there when I regrout? I can see the backerboard in some parts, but still some white grout showing in others.

[@TheMemeXp1]

Wondering how did it turn out?

[@lentman]

Great job, thanks mate!

[@odettewynne8616]

Thanks for the video. Do you need to use a sealant on shower grout?

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

Odette Wynne No not necessary although a good second line of defense. Also note that grout sealer is quite expensive

[@mozartamadeus1580]

Thank you 🙏

[@Hoanghon69]

Thanks Richi

[@Ahsan06]

Is it possible to use silicone to grout all the tiles instead of grout?

[@BuildSmartByYesICan]

Ahmad H M Using silicon instead of grout is not recommend and would be an extremely messy job

[@Ahsan06]

Thanks for the tip!!