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How to fix peeling grout?

hf
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How to fix peeling grout?

Hi, A little bit of grout has started peeling from my bathroom tiles (thankfully, not in the shower area). Should I use the Dunlop Ready-to-Go Coloured Grout to seal the part that has come out? Thanks.

 

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JacobZ
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Re: What should I do when grout peels?

Hi @hf,

 

Thank you for your question.

 

Typically, at a corner junction between tiles, you'd use a flexible sealant as opposed to grout. This is because junctions are the spaces where the most movement happens, and grout, being a rigid material, is prone to cracking, as you are experiencing.

 

I'd suggest removing the grout from this junction using a Grout Saw, then replacing it with white silicone

 

This will seal the gap, look aesthetically pleasing and it will not crack like the grout has.

 

Check out How To Silicone a Gap for some guidance on the process.

 

Let me know if you have any further questions.

 

Jacob

 

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