Can I use this to recoat tile in a small walk in shower? Grout is bad...do you have to remove grout and regrout everything before painting?
1087715
That is what I used my kit for, to re-finish the old tile in a walk in shower. As for "bad" grout, it depends on what you mean by bad. You should remove any grout that is crumbling or falling out. Anything that's moldy should be scrubbed and scraped to get down to clean grout. If it's simply stained, you can probably paint right over it.The most important thing is to have your surface completely clean and dry according to the instructions in the package, or the epoxy paint won't adhere correctly.
1087716
Yes, as long as you follow EXACTLY the directions, you can paint the shower. I did not remove any grout, but mine was fine I just painted over it, but followed the cleaning instructions very carefully, Also be sure to follow the directions about time needed to cure/dry before using. I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
1087717
Yes, one box should cover a small shower. However, you are going to have to fix the grout before you apply this product. It will only look as good as the existing grout. On the other hand, it will seal everything up if that is all you are after. Mine is a tub surround and it has held up great.
1904790
I just used a paintbrush and went around the perimeter. Your hand may get a little wet depending on the water level. I did it from above but it likely could be even easier from in the pool. The few places that I got some on the tile it easily wiped off.
1768968
No, I had to re-grout my shower 3 times I one year due to black mildew and deteriorating grout. And that was with very highly rated sealer. I will never have a tile shower again.
1462790
If the old grout is crumbly and loose, I would remove it. I did use this product over areas where the grout had receded and was uneven; it has held up well in those areas. Don't try to smooth it with your fingers, use something like an old credit card, hard plastic.
848422
You have to grout this! This is not a peel and stick. You need a contractor to put this up or someone who has applied a product like this before. This is a real tile job however when completed it is STUNNING!!!
1825816
I never used it on grout or shower tile. However i think it would work great on the tile. We use this product for my dads headstone which is granite and it works amazing. Hence the name :)
2067621
I found that the grout strongly repelled water, but did not prevent water from entering when saturated in water over time. I used it in my shower and I believe the plastic drain pan in my shower prevented the water from going into the floor. If you plan to have water on your floor all the time I do not believe the grout would be enough. I have only used it a couple months, I am not sure how long it lasts.
267177
Not sure b/c my tiles are larger,but as long as you do not clamp it into any of the grout lines it should be ok. We have had on now for over a year. Hope this helps.
751133
Have only used it on the grout. It worked really well on stained and mildewy grout.
1862746
We never used it for just grout. We have a ceramic tile floor in our kitchen and bathroom. It is the only steam cleaner that works for us. It is a heavy duty cleaner and does a great job. All I can say is the tile and grout are clean when we're done.
8499
The tile pieces are so close together, that grout won't work. You will still need to use a thinset, or something of the like to attach it to the wall, and I would recommend a sealer because of the irregularity of the stone - grease will be trapped in all the nooks and crannies. I unfortunately did not seal mine (I used mine in a living room), so I am not sure which type of sealer is best. Good luck!
531602
apply with small paint brush directly to the grout. Strongly recommend at least two applications.
1825819
We don't use it on tile/grout...only on the glass shower doors (and sometimes our car windshield). Awesome for the shower doors. Pretty cool on the windshield for at least a couple weeks.
725868
I tried the steamer today on my grout just to answer your question...and I'm still not sure I can. I found that the steam only loosens the dirt, you have to wipe it afterward so I am not sure if that is much of a help. I did find, however, that it worked well along the edges of my floor, up near baseboards and along caulking by the shower and tub. I wish I could be more helpful but I guess the answer is really what you already knew...steam is not the greatest grout cleaner unless you continue to use the good old fashioned "elbow grease" it usually takes to clean it. Maybe if it were used on grout from the beginning when it is first laid, it would be the way to keep it looking new. But the grout I have is at least 5 years old.
1897529
It works very well over grout but the most important think to do is to make sure the grout and tile are very clean. Clean it with steel wool and tsp rinse with clean water each time and repeat 2 more times Good luck!
2044950
I'd use the primer for it before doing so, but I see no reason it can't be after that, as thats what I did. But you'd also want to "level" the joints in the existing tile before you do, so its not as simple as peel and stick if you want it right.
1756870
I suppose you could afro-enginuity a fix by using a length of allthread and washer and nut, BUT it would be a waste of time and a exersice in futility. anyway the coiled wire is wider than the grout line and you would scar the tile. If yu truly want to attempt this it this type way get a cheap rototool and the wire wheel that is available.