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Small grout work job in Windsor Terrace. Looking to hire an expert

4:12 PM 01/02/2013

 

brooklynjules

I have a subway-tile style bathroom and I need to have grout replaced in most areas.

 

 

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    greenmt

    Downtown Brooklyn, NY

    As an expert, who just happens to be working on another tile job in Windsor Terrace, I offer you a free consultation.  I would listen to you and explain what I can about your grout condition.  I will recommend a solution to the problem you present.  I can not promise here the solution you are seeking is the one I will recommend.  You can find me in the directory under shower stalls.  - Green Mountain

    5:36 PM 01/02/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    brucef

    Cobble Hill, NY

    I also have significant doubts regarding replacing grout.
    We use primarily epoxy grout, done correctly the first time.
    Generally whatever is causing the present failure has more to do with the whole job. Sort of like blaming the cracks on the paint.

    8:04 PM 01/02/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    totoro

    South Slope, NY

    Don't mean to hijack your forum post but since there are experts online I will ask a related question
    So, how do you grout those subway tiles that have a significantly raised bevel?  I have grouted before but what is the right way to remove the excess grout if the float can't reach the lower surface?  

    2:36 PM 01/03/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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    • greenmt

      Downtown Brooklyn, NY

      Bruce is on the right track. If you have an especially rigid float, go get another one which is more flexible. They are not all the same. A lot of them are soft enough, but too big for little residential jobs. If you have a lot of hard to reach areas, improvise. I have some sculpture tools, auto body tools, cake decorating tools, rubber scraps, whatever. Try to maintain a comfortable grip and keep your hands out of it.

      4:07 PM 01/04/2013

          

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    brucef

    Cobble Hill, NY

    Your float is flexible enough to grout properly. Maybe wait a while and when the grout stiffens, form the joints a second time.

    9:08 PM 01/03/2013 | 0 Votes

     

     

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