What grout do I use and where do I buy it?

[Ibs]

Hello,

I am not a Tiler but hope to become one in the future. I am thinking of doing a DIY job in my kitchen.
I am thinking of removing old grout and grouting it again. I have a grout remover but what grout do I use?
I am grouting my kitchen tiles..
What grout should I use and where can I buy it? What prices am I looking at?

Thanks

 

[DHTiling]

Hi,,,,, is this walls or floor and what colour do you wish to use.?

 

[Ibs]

Sorry I never made it clear, wall tiles and white

One other thing when I use the grout remover do I remove the grout completely so
a hole is visible or remove must enough so the new grout can fit in?

I really appreciate this!!

 

[DHTiling]

You could just re-colour the grout .. easier and quicker..

Specialist Grout Repair & Colour Sealing - Universeal StoneCare

 

[Rookery]

I'm not a fan of the paint-on grout re-colouring but its probably less work than raking out the old grout. If you want to re-grout, I would use BAL Microflex white grout with a white tile.

 

[Brian the Tile]

epoxy grout would be your best bet,sold in all good tile shops

 

[DHTiling]

epoxy grout would be your best bet,sold in all good tile shops

Your cruel :lol:

 

[Rookery]

Your cruel :lol:

I thought that too. Not a product for a DIYer in my view.

 

[Bubblecraft]

I thought that too. Not a product for a DIYer in my view.

Agreed

 

[Ibs]

You could just re-colour the grout .. easier and quicker..

Specialist Grout Repair & Colour Sealing - Universeal StoneCare

That would be the easy option but I want to remove the grout and reseal.

 

[andyb1]

Epoxy + diy'er, you can just see it.:mad2:

 

[beanz]

That would be the easy option but I want to remove the grout and reseal.

You think you want to re-grout... You REALLY don't! I've re-grouted once, and have always passed up the oppertunity to repeat the experience.
What size is the grout gap? If you are really sold on the idea, just go into your local tile shop, and see what grout they stock. Pay attention to the pot life of the grout. Some will last in the bucket for 2 hours, some only 30 minutes.. Longer is better
Also, be careful with the grout rake, as it's very easy to chip tiles with them..

 

[Peter]

Try a bit of 80 grit sandpaper over the joints first.