Tiled benches – cracked or deteriorating grout

Causes

Moisture in grout 

Substrate movement

Grout not firmly bedded into joint when laid

Listed under: Interior, adhesives and sealants, sealants, finishes, tiles, concrete and cement, fixtures and fittings, grout, benchtops

Cause

Moisture in grout 

Repair

  • rake out existing grout; clean joints; re-grout as required; use a flexible silicone sealant at wall/bench junctions

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Cause

Substrate movement

Repair

  • rake out existing grout; clean joints; re-grout as required; use a flexible silicone sealant at wall/bench junctions

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Cause

Grout not firmly bedded into joint when laid

Repair

  • rake out existing grout; clean joints; re-grout as required; use a flexible silicone sealant at wall/bench junctions

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