If brick and mortar begins in the years that owners are often tempted to replace entirely, but with some 'skill, you can up to 70% of replacement cost and have your tile looking like new regrouting!
Regrouting is the process by removing the existing fill Malta between an existing system of tiles. Regrouting is a long process, but also successful with a little 'patience and perseverance are performed.
The first thing you need to do isdetermine whether or not polished polished regrout if Malta should. This is important because regrouting must not only cut the joints are made. There are other methods of restoration to come to earth that are more effective as recoloring mortar. If you determine that, it's time to gather the tools necessary to complete the work.
There are a number of tools that are regrout, but we can honestly regrouting is a long process andthe way you remove the mortar to determine the time required and the quality of the result. It 'important that the removal of at least 1 / 16 of an inch of Malta for the new mortar to embed itself if it is safe to unplug to clean next time. I will tell you to use the most important tools to make your job easier.
First, it is necessary for the removal Malta:
First choice: Roto Zip tile with a diamond blade and attached (ThisTool is a user only needs to advance from someone who is not afraid of the speed with which the wheel is used. This tool is the best result for all crops, but also a loss because if not handled correctly. Second choice: Fein Multimaster with a diamond cutter is carbide. (This tool is for a beginner and progress, and is the safest tool for removal, but requires a bit 'more. It has a lot of other uses also and, in my opinion is a greatInvestment) Dremel with a little 'Saw (This tool is for edges, corners and touch-up) Wet or Dry Vac Razor scraper to remove the old gasket
These are important tools for the removal process and to obtain the best results for the removal and disposal of small to obtain in large quantities. There are other tools you can use, but are only good for very small orders.
Then, you need tools tothe joint process:
2 buckets (one for mortar mixing and one for water) Grout float Margin trowel for mixing Grout sponge Terry towels for cleaning, dusting, and the final sealing
Now the supplies to clean and prepare the joints for the new grout and seal the new grout.
Phosphoric Acid Cleaner Impregnating Sealer 511 Chemical resistant spray bottle Scrubbing brush 3M Heavy Duty scrub pads
Also for your protection, you need safety glasses, dust mask, ear protection and gloves resistant to cleaning chemicals, rubber. This should be the arsenal for the project. Now we are going to get the process.
I'm assuming you chose the multi-master for your removal tool. Working in areas of 2ft. x 2 feet. consistent with long trainsRemove the joint to let the machine do the work. Remember, you only need about 1/16th of an inch to remove, try not to go further to make it more difficult for themselves. Leave about an inch from all corners and edges. Once you are done de-potting all the arable land next to you, all angles and edges need, and you will have to deal with the Dremel and cut some tiles. If you want to save some 'time, just remove the top layer to expose the mortar to cause the white underside ifYou acid washing the tiles and the joints of a new lighter look. When it is finished corners and edges to remove traces of old gasket with a razor scraper. Now you are ready to prepare the new Malta.
Fill your spray bottle with about 25% and 75% phosphoric acid with water and return to work in areas such as 2ft. x 2 feet. starting from the bottom of your project, whether it is vertical. Spray acid and scrub with a toothbrush and then clean the tile with the 3M pad and waterto remove soap residue. Plenty of water and pour over dry or wet vac and then dry it further with a sponge cloth towels. If there are remains of sheaths are visual, try using a little 'of acetone. Now you're ready to grout.
There are many colors to choose from Malta, but on this project, I'm going to assume that Malta is not the standard smooth dry white wines. Stirring, add the joints in a notched trowel and a bucket of plyable evenly tiles and jointsto float with Malta. Then take your spatula and keep a 45 degree angle to remove the excess grout and fill the joints. In common term, to go back and erase with a sponge and grout sponge, smooth water to wash often. Do not leave too much water in the sponge at this point because the moisture into an enemy. Do not worry about the haze around the light polish with the towel. When you have finished cleaning a couple of hours to dry and then polish with yourSponge. Let the project was suspended at least 4-5 hours, and sealed with sealant 511 impregnation following the manufacturer's instructions. If they are all finished, caulk all necessary areas, such as base stations for surround bath sink, or base of the shower.
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