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When to Know If It's Time to Replace Grouting in the Bathroom

Desert Tile Blogger • Oct 15, 2019

Is the grout in your bathroom looking a bit dingy? Click here to learn how to know if it's time to replace grouting in and around your bathroom.

Are you having grout doubts in your bathroom?

We spend a lot of time in our bathrooms. A recent study shows that in our lifetime we spend a total of 92 days sitting on the toilet. Sitting there, it’s easy to start noticing small imperfections on your bathroom floor.

One of the most noticeable imperfections is when the grout is no longer doing its job. Read on to learn everything you need to know about when to replace grouting and what happens if you don’t.

What Grout Does

Grout holds your bathroom tiles together and keeps water from seeping down into your floor. The tightly locked tiles will give your bathroom floor the complete and finished look you’re looking for.

On top of keeping water out, grout also helps protect the edges of your tiles. Instead of chipping or breaking, tiles are held together safe and secure, thanks to grout.

A great grout job blends in evenly and is barely noticeable. However, once it starts to deteriorate, grout can become an unsightly eyesore. Let’s look at the warning signs that let you know it’s time for a new grout job.

When You Should Replace Grouting

Before you decide to replace grouting, first make sure you know what issue you’re dealing with. Many times, issues with grout can be resolved without having to completely redo the work.

For example, stained grout that’s in good condition can be scrubbed clean. That’s why cleaning and resealing your floors can be an inexpensive way to fix unsightly grout.

Yet, grout that’s not in good condition is another story. Once the grout is severely damaged or is deteriorating, it’s time to consider a replacement job. Here are some of the most common signs that grout isn’t in good condition:

Excessive mold
Discoloration
Loose tiles

Watch out if your tiles are discolored and moldy. As more water seeps into your floors, a minor mold problem can quickly grow into a massive one.

Not only is mold unpleasant to look at, but it’s also dangerous too. Living with mold can cause respiratory problems, skin irritations, and more.

Now we’ll take a closer look at the dangers of crumbling grout and what you should do about it.

Crumbling Grout

On top of letting water in, broken grout also poses a safety hazard. Remember how we said that grout holds your floor tiles tightly together?

Well, once the seal is broken, the tiles will become loose. Having loose tiles increases the risk of slipping and falling on wet floors, especially in the shower.

Restore Your Floor

Now you know more about when to replace grouting in your bathroom. Remember, the longer you wait to fix your grout job, it’ll only get worse.

If you think your grout needs attention, we can help! Desert Tile & Grout Restore is proud to be an Arizona based company that specializes in floor care.

Our tile cleaning experts would love the opportunity to help restore your floor to pristine condition. Reach out to us today and we’ll be happy to provide you with a free estimate!

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