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Putting New Grout on Top of Old Grout

WANT TO INSTALL SOME NEW GROUT OVER OLD GROUT? CAN DO! Can I simply put new grout over my old grout? The short answer is, “no.” You cannot simply put new grout over old grout, walk away, and hope for the best. However, YES, you can put new grout over old grout, if you take the necessary precautions. One, any rotted and crumbling old grout needs to be thoroughly removed. After that, you need to clear enough room for the new grout to be able to take hold in the grout line. If you are replacing with Starlike EVO epoxy grout, then you need only remove at least 2mm worth of depth, clear from side to side, with all debris removed, in order for the new grout to comfortably nestle in between your tiles. Removing some of the old grout can be a meticulous process as there is always the possibility of damaging the existing tiles. Sometimes, the old grout is so deteriorated that it a simple matter to dig it out with a grout rake. If it digs out to the substrate, it is best to investigate for any water infiltration behind the tiles and check for mold and mildew. If the old grout is intact in places, mechanical removal with a vibrating power tool with carbide or diamond edges may be called for. If the old grout is epoxy, it can be softened with a heat gun and then easily raked out. Made by Litokol, the foremost developer of bleeding-edge research into the most modern building materials for the tiling industry, Starlike EVO epoxy grout is a cinch to apply. With the old grout out of the way, simply mix the epoxy grout per the instructions, apply with a green rubber epoxy float, immediately start cleanup with just water and a white scrub pad, then take up the emulsion with a yellow Sweepex sponge. And that's it. Now you can walk away. Check us out at tiledoctor.com. Do it now!