you can use a flat head screw driver and a hammer to chip out that grout. When the grout is really old and shrunken within the channel, you can pull them out in large chunks without any dust.
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks Gene =) I have a house that settled (beautiful old house) and instead of redoing the entire 1950s bathroom, I'm trying this. It really helped seeing you go through the entire process.
Enjoyed your video. I did this to my kitchen floor using the caulking and the renew. Now that you have had your floors for a few years, I noticed my caulking seems to hold the dirt a little more so I need to wipe out more often. Did yours do the same thing?
I have some floor tiles (probably 8 out of 150) that are not perfectly placed and they move slightly when you step on them. Due to that, the grout cracks and breaks apart in some locations and the tile clicks when you stand on it (kind of annoying). I'm guessing this would be a great solution for me as I don't have extra tile to replace them (fixing issue underneath would break the tiles). Did this stop your tiles from moving and making a noise when you step on them?
Sanded caulk is perfect for baseboard tile grout is not needed use Liquid Nails. Lasts forever does not stain many different colors. For all you do it yourself first it's easy to do and is easy to repair
Thanks for the video I wish I had watched this before I took on the chore I was talking about. I am snipped all my tile and hand saw. I went to get a tile saw and it was too darn expensive I don't know why I didn't look at RUclips first and buy a Dremel tool life would have been much easier. Thanks for your Venue
Michael, are you saying you can use liquid nails as the grout or just top of grout? Will liquid nails work as sealant on top of grout too? Sorry. Im just confused by your comment a little and need to touch up the WHITE grout in my kitchen with a darker color. Grey preferable!!
For larger areas like that I would've just got premixed grout to fill in the gaps. Would've taken similar time. Or just mix traditional grout. I'd use caulk for maybe pinholes or smaller areas. But as a temp fix whatever works for you
@@Chanmantroop10 the subfloor had a crack resulting in low and high spots that kept the tile from laying flat. Over time the tile pulled from the thinset and would flex a little when stood on just right, resulting in cracking/moving grout
My issue was the floor not being level (settling occured, resulting in crack in subfloor which in my case is concrete). To fix I'll need to remove tile, pour self leveling mix in the area, let it cure and refloor the area
As a professional caulker I usually hammer people for using this crap. This is the one time I say perfect temporary solution well done. Not perfect but good enough for what you are trying to accomplish
I just posted a follow up video from 5 years after the original video here. It is holding up remarkably well. Not a perfect solution but a good band aid I would say. Going to install LVP in the next year - going to have to level the subfloor after ripping the tile out though
I have tried this but the caulk seems to be sticky when stepped on ....regardless of cure time. Is there anything you put on top of it to get rid of the stickiness? Thanks so much.
Does the caulk lay above the height of the tile? I wouldn't call mine sticky but it definitely is not hard like normal grout, what I think definitely helps mine is that it is lower than the tile around it so it's not too often that something pushes hard on it
I'm pretty sure it was 24 hours. Because it's sunk below the tile height like all grout you can walk around on it before then but try to not step on the grout lines to be safest
It wasn't for me. It's been holding up great. It gets dirty like normal grout so you will still need to clean it from time to time but it's holding up real well.
@@DIYAroundTheHome I mean, using a sponge like how typical grout is installed. I suppose a float isn't necessarily needed since the caulk tube gets the material into the groove easily, but would it not need wiped down after to remove excess?
@@aimsical285 I see what you mean, I think you can use a wet sponge. I didn't, I literally filled in the gap and ran my finger down the line (like recaulking counters)
I found the tube I had bought. It says "smooth caulk. Clean off excess caulk with soap and water before it cures". But it doesn't give an estimated time for curing. Did you notice how long it took to dry and cure?
I'll make a video this weekend, I've had enough people request this info that I think it'd be a great idea. Short answer is it's holding up really well and doing a good job but I do need to explain how I clean it and some other details that would be useful for people that are considering this as an option
Any way can get good deals wher can buy this silicone?? It’s $21 on Amazon and it’s expensive if plan to work a lot of tiles mean you need a lot of them
I don't know outside of checking your local home improvement store. It does seem to yield a lot of linear feet so I wouldn't think you'd have to buy a bunch
Absolutely now it is not going to be a hard caulk and that's part of the reason why it won't crack like the original but it definitely withstands abuse
UPDATE: Posted an update video from 5 years after this install. Check it out: ruclips.net/video/arbLOKAt6Es/видео.html
you can use a flat head screw driver and a hammer to chip out that grout. When the grout is really old and shrunken within the channel, you can pull them out in large chunks without any dust.
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks Gene =) I have a house that settled (beautiful old house) and instead of redoing the entire 1950s bathroom, I'm trying this. It really helped seeing you go through the entire process.
I learn some thinecs from your channel.
If you would keep a little cup of water next to you and dip your finger in it it would be easier to smooth it.
Where is the follow up video showing the application of the grout renew?
Yep. I've seen another videos. Seems to work OK. That works for me. That's my kind of attitude. What the hell. Give it a shot
Looks great!
Very useful - thank u.
Enjoyed your video. I did this to my kitchen floor using the caulking and the renew. Now that you have had your floors for a few years, I noticed my caulking seems to hold the dirt a little more so I need to wipe out more often. Did yours do the same thing?
It gets dirty like the original grout. Its a great option but I am tired of cleaning grout. Going to swap out with LVP sooner than later.
Great job I have the same issue.
I have some floor tiles (probably 8 out of 150) that are not perfectly placed and they move slightly when you step on them. Due to that, the grout cracks and breaks apart in some locations and the tile clicks when you stand on it (kind of annoying). I'm guessing this would be a great solution for me as I don't have extra tile to replace them (fixing issue underneath would break the tiles). Did this stop your tiles from moving and making a noise when you step on them?
Thanks for your idea.
Sanded caulk is perfect for baseboard tile grout is not needed use Liquid Nails. Lasts forever does not stain many different colors. For all you do it yourself first it's easy to do and is easy to repair
Thanks for the video I wish I had watched this before I took on the chore I was talking about. I am snipped all my tile and hand saw. I went to get a tile saw and it was too darn expensive I don't know why I didn't look at RUclips first and buy a Dremel tool life would have been much easier. Thanks for your Venue
Michael, are you saying you can use liquid nails as the grout or just top of grout? Will liquid nails work as sealant on top of grout too? Sorry. Im just confused by your comment a little and need to touch up the WHITE grout in my kitchen with a darker color. Grey preferable!!
For larger areas like that I would've just got premixed grout to fill in the gaps. Would've taken similar time. Or just mix traditional grout. I'd use caulk for maybe pinholes or smaller areas. But as a temp fix whatever works for you
There's enough flex that normal grout wouldn't hold up. It would crack as weight is put on different parts of the tile
@@DIYAroundTheHome I may have missed it but I guess it's an issue with level or a flexing substrate?
@@Chanmantroop10 the subfloor had a crack resulting in low and high spots that kept the tile from laying flat. Over time the tile pulled from the thinset and would flex a little when stood on just right, resulting in cracking/moving grout
Do you also have to replace the subfloor or just reset all of the tile?
My issue was the floor not being level (settling occured, resulting in crack in subfloor which in my case is concrete).
To fix I'll need to remove tile, pour self leveling mix in the area, let it cure and refloor the area
As a professional caulker I usually hammer people for using this crap. This is the one time I say perfect temporary solution well done. Not perfect but good enough for what you are trying to accomplish
I just posted a follow up video from 5 years after the original video here. It is holding up remarkably well. Not a perfect solution but a good band aid I would say. Going to install LVP in the next year - going to have to level the subfloor after ripping the tile out though
@@DIYAroundTheHome 👍
Is it necessary to remove all the old grout or just the top layer? Also, how has it lasted?
It's held up great. I would recommend removing the grout personally
What are you gonna do about the different colors of grout?
When the old grout is clean it's a very close match.
I have tried this but the caulk seems to be sticky when stepped on ....regardless of cure time. Is there anything you put on top of it to get rid of the stickiness? Thanks so much.
Does the caulk lay above the height of the tile?
I wouldn't call mine sticky but it definitely is not hard like normal grout, what I think definitely helps mine is that it is lower than the tile around it so it's not too often that something pushes hard on it
How long to dry?
I'm pretty sure it was 24 hours. Because it's sunk below the tile height like all grout you can walk around on it before then but try to not step on the grout lines to be safest
AWESOMENESS thx
I'm going to use this to repair a couple cracks and grout some unfinished bullnose tile. So wiping it with a damp sponge isn't necessary?
It wasn't for me. It's been holding up great. It gets dirty like normal grout so you will still need to clean it from time to time but it's holding up real well.
@@DIYAroundTheHome I mean, using a sponge like how typical grout is installed. I suppose a float isn't necessarily needed since the caulk tube gets the material into the groove easily, but would it not need wiped down after to remove excess?
@@aimsical285 I see what you mean, I think you can use a wet sponge. I didn't, I literally filled in the gap and ran my finger down the line (like recaulking counters)
I found the tube I had bought. It says "smooth caulk. Clean off excess caulk with soap and water before it cures". But it doesn't give an estimated time for curing. Did you notice how long it took to dry and cure?
@@aimsical285 I think cure time was about 24 hours (per the label). I made sure to do it when my kids were out of town
what color is the grout you used?
Haystack
Any update on this tile caulk?
I'll make a video this weekend, I've had enough people request this info that I think it'd be a great idea.
Short answer is it's holding up really well and doing a good job but I do need to explain how I clean it and some other details that would be useful for people that are considering this as an option
@@DIYAroundTheHome bump.
@@WTFUSERNAM44 here is a 5 year update - ruclips.net/video/arbLOKAt6Es/видео.html
Any way can get good deals wher can buy this silicone?? It’s $21 on Amazon and it’s expensive if plan to work a lot of tiles mean you need a lot of them
I don't know outside of checking your local home improvement store. It does seem to yield a lot of linear feet so I wouldn't think you'd have to buy a bunch
Did the caulk cure?
Absolutely now it is not going to be a hard caulk and that's part of the reason why it won't crack like the original but it definitely withstands abuse
How long would something like this last?
8 months later and while it's dirtier, it still looks the same as it does in the video. It's holding up well.
@@DIYAroundTheHome is that with light or heavy traffic?
Heavy traffic, have 3 kids and a wife. It's in a main corridor in the home (entry way to kitchen)
3 years later too
here is a video 5 years after - holding up well - ruclips.net/video/arbLOKAt6Es/видео.html
Video stops playing EVERYTIME at around 1:30! Jeeesh
Did you end up doing your year review?
I did a 5 year review lol, just posted it to my channel. ruclips.net/video/arbLOKAt6Es/видео.html