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Tile Talk
This section has been prepared with the assistance of David Schleifer
of Groutworks.
Keep your eyes open when checking out a house. If you notice several
cracked tiles, or grout missing in a few places, that could mean that the
entire floor will need replacing.
Push the bottom of a shower tile wall. If it moves and is not solid this may
require significant repair work or even require replacing all the tile.
For new construction homes, always make sure bathtubs are caulked
(not grouted) on all their edges both against the wall and floor or you
may have a leaking issue. Caulk looks more rubbery, as opposed to grout,
which looks and feels like cement.
Grout often gets discolored by the waste water from mopping; use
plenty of clean soapy water so that it doesn’t become blackened and stain
the grout. When done, dry tiles with a towel so the dirty water doesn’t
have a chance to seep into the grout.
Since the dirty water begins seeping into the grout on contact, you may
choose to seal the grout, which ensures that no dirt will penetrate before
you have a chance to dry your tiles.
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