DIY expert? Shower re-grout advice

[Horrgakx]

The time has come to re-grout my shower. It's a double size rectangular.
I have no idea where to start or what materials I need. Also I need to take off the shower control thing which doesn't look easy :/

All advice taken with thanks

Dave

 

[renault12ts]

Give it a very good clean. Then try and rake out some of the old grout. Then regrout with a tub of grout from your local DIY shop. Leave the control thing in place...unless you know plumbing.

 

[jonnyboy]

Shower control unlikely to need plumbing works - post a pic up of it.
A grout rake is invaluable to help get the old out.

I disagree with the above - you need to obtain the grout from where the trade buys their stuff, not a diy shop. Tradesmen will not use a crappy product that lasts a short time.

 

[nigel cross]

Agree with that, go to a shop that only sells tiles and get the professional wall grout for showers there is a difference.
The average DIY store will try and sell you adhesive/grout universal rubbish

 

[Deleted member 37751]

Go to a proper tile shop and ask for 'Bal' grout. That should do the trick.

 

[renault12ts]

"BAl" available from B&Q. Is this crappy?

 

[jonnyboy]

I personally don't rate it.

 

[renault12ts]

Probably best then to give your recommendations.

I would add for the OP, that raking out grout is hard...very hard. If your old grout is merely discoloured, then rake out the loose stuff after a thorough cleaning and then use a creamy solution of grout to bring it back to the way you want it. Work in small areas at a time and clean as you go...good luck.

 

[jonnyboy]

I'll check what my guy used at Christmas and come back with the results.

 

[tippandy]

Hi, Mapei is one of the market leaders at the moment but there is nothing wrong with bal either. I've been a tiler for nealy thirty years and bal has stood the test of time whilst others have come and gone. Definately do not buy ready mixed grout or universal adhesive \ grout. Its like oil and water for your car ,they dont come in the same container.