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It’s easy to overlook the wear and tear that happens in your bathroom. We all use our bathrooms daily, so it’s no surprise they can start to show signs of aging.
The biggest culprit of this is worn grout. Although it may seem like a cosmetic concern, worn grout can lead to serious problems for your bathroom and your wallet if ignored over time.
We’ve highlighted the top five signs that your bathroom needs regrouting, detailing the causes and the best solutions to fix them.
1. Discoloured or stained grout
Discoloured or stained grout are key indicators it’s time for bathroom regrouting. The grout between your tiles will naturally lose its original colour over time and become yellow or black in spots.
You see this commonly in bathrooms, where the high-moisture environment exposes grout to constant exposure to water and soap and different cleaning products.
The reason for this is that grout is a porous material capable of absorbing moisture. That means it can accumulate stains and discolouration that regular cleaning can’t remove.
Unfortunately, even with all the cleaning materials and detergent buckets on the job, you could scrub all day only to see the same result. Once grime embeds itself into your grout lines, that dingy, faded look is there to stay.
How AlphaSealed can help
AlphaSealed specialises in restoring tired or strained grout. Our Tile Regrouting Service removes your old, discoloured grout and replaces it with fresh, high-quality grout that matches your desired look.
Not only will this restore the appearance of your tiles; it will give your bathroom a new charm, all while eliminating the root cause of mould and bacteria buildup.
Discoloured grout can stay stubborn for years, but you can have your bathroom grout looking clean and modern today.
2. Cracked or missing grout
Grout plays a crucial role in sealing the spaces between tiles. It provides structural stability and stops water from passing through.
Unfortunately, there’s only so much force your tiles can handle. Over time, exposure to moisture, temperature changes, and wear and tear can cause grout to crack or crumble.
These cracks or gaps damage the barrier of your tiles, which creates a direct path for water to seep through. All kinds of issues can begin once this happens – from mould growth and weakened walls, to even structural damage to your floor.
Without quick attention, these issues can spiral into costly repairs – sometimes even calling for a hefty fee for a complete tile replacement.
How AlphaSealed can help
The team at AlphaSealed provides a reliable and efficient fix for cracked or missing grout. We assess and pinpoint where your grout is damaged and seal every gap with high-quality grout, giving your floor a smooth and polished finish.
3. Mould or mildew growth
Bathrooms are a hotbed of high moisture. They’re often smaller rooms with enclosed spaces and limited ventilation, perfect for moisture to linger and grow.
Grout is particularly effective at absorbing moisture, and this creates a welcoming environment for toxic guests like musty odours, dark spots, or patches of mould. These organisms implant themselves into the porous grout and spread quickly, making them exceptionally difficult to remove.
Replacing old, damaged grout with fresh, moisture-resistant material, such as Kerapoxy, discards mould and mildew and prevents them from coming back. This simple yet powerful process can breathe new life into your bathroom.
4. Water seepage or leaks
Have you ever noticed water pooling in areas of your bathroom after showers or baths? This could be a sign that it’s time for bathroom regrouting. Even small amounts of water seepage can lead to costly problems.
If grout has cracked, it may no longer form a proper seal between your tiles, allowing water to build up. As water seeps through your tiles, it often goes unnoticed at first. Sometimes damage may not show for weeks, or even months. This delayed detection makes it all the more dangerous.
When left untreated, water seepage can do more than devastate your bathroom. It can pose serious health risks, such as respiratory issues and allergic reactions from exposure to mould spores.
5. Loose or lifting tiles
Loose or lifting tiles do much more than aesthetic damage. They can pose a serious safety concern.
If you’ve noticed that some of your bathroom tiles are no longer firmly in place, or if you can easily tap or lift them, it’s a clear indication that your grout has weakened or broken down.
Grout is very proficient at securing tiles to the floor or wall. As grout ages, however, and moisture and wear and tear build up, it deteriorates.
When grout becomes cracked, crumbly, or missing altogether, it loses its ability to hold the tiles in place properly. This is why tiles become loose, or even completely detached.
In bad cases, tiles lift from the surface and create gaps for dirt, water and moisture to accumulate. Not only can this further damage your grout, but it can also lead to more severe situations, such as water damage to the subfloor or walls.
How AlphaSealed can help
If you’re dealing with loose or lifting tiles, AlphaSealed can recondition their stability and prevent further damage.
We’ll reposition any tile that’s become loose or come off entirely and use a specialised grout mixture to secure your tiles in place. This reinforces the bond between the tiles and the surface, making your bathroom safer and more comfortable, while also transforming its style and image.
Welcome a flawless bathroom regrout with Alpha Sealed
Don’t let your bathroom fall victim to the menace of worn grout. Bathroom wear and tear can take years to surface, but you don’t have to wait for the damage – contact AlphaSealed and let us restore your bathroom space to its best.
