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Bathroom: sealant over grouting?

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Mogs43 · 06/02/2024 01:14

Hi, I had my bathroom renovated two years ago and unfortunately some of the grouting has started to crack (see picture). I had a tiler out today to provide a quote. He has said that he will need to put sealant over the grout on the tiles on the floor to keep it looking white. I really don’t like the look of sealant and it always seems to go yellow. Do you think I have to have it or can I stick to just grout? The tiles are lovely (marble in the sale from Porcelanosa) and I don’t want to loose the effect. I don’t like much in my flat but love the bathroom.

I was thinking about putting down grey grouting but Porcelanosa said they only had white in stock and it’s been so hard to even get someone to quote. Just wondered what you would do?

I find it hard to get workmen to do what I want. Am very nervous about using this guy : he was recommended by a friend but I haven’t seen any of his work and don’t want to ruin my lovely bathroom. I have really struggled to find another tiler/ someone to do the grouting (am based in London ). He’s charging £380 (to replace grouting for four wall tiles and 6 on the floor). WWYD? Really I think I just want a good job done.

I’ve not done this before so would be grateful for any advice. Thank you.

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Clickncollect · 19/02/2024 15:50

Arghhh no way, I totally get your frustration as my shower niche grouting is finally getting repaired this week. Sorry I don’t have any advice but hopefully one of the knowledgeable posters may come back.

Northernsouloldies · 19/02/2024 15:57

How frustrating for you, it may suggest that the sub floor wasn't properly prepared before the laying of the tlles and come time if water gets underneath it can cause tiles to lift hope you get a solution.

Hellinanything · 14/11/2024 18:17

Just read your thread No advice but wanting to say . How horrible! New to mums net. Hope the end of the story was a good one. Sorry you had to go through this! @Mogs43

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