Grout quesion for Trekkor or those in theknow?

[look 171]

We had just finish a guest bath with a good size shower for a great client. about 2 weeks of usage, the white (everything is white in there)grout is turning gray or should dirty only around the drain area. There's a 2' dia. of this dark grout that I can't seem to get rid off. What do you think? I try bleach and it went away a little but not much. Same grout was use through out. What cause it and how do I take care of this damn problem for them? I will rip out the whole thing out for them if I have to come tomorrow. First time for everything. I hate white, white, and white.

[peppy]

Was the thinset you used white or gray? I think it can bleed through if the grout joint is shallow.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by peppy

Was the thinset you used white or gray? I think it can bleed through if the grout joint is shallow.

That would be my first thought as well.

[trekkor]

Dremel out the bad grout and add new.
Should only take you an hour or so.

What is the drain ring made of? Bras or chrome?
Sometimes it can have a reaction with the grout.

Is it sanded or non-sanded?


KT

[look 171]

I usually make sure the tile setter do not use Gray thinset unless the tile or stone is dark. It is a chrome drain ring. Non sanded 1/16" grout joint. I can't think of anything else that will cause it to discolor like that. Only around the drain? Look like I have to go into it with a dremel. Do y ou think a carbide tip bit will do the trick?

Jeff

[trekkor]

Dremel has a 1/16" grout tool.

Shouldn't be a problem.
Clean it out, re-grout and move on.


KT

[look 171]

Thanks, will give it a try on Friday.

Jeff