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Failed Grout in Tauranga - A common sight.
The Brief
This Pyes Pa homeowner thought their fully tiled shower was a goner. The grout was crumbling, tiles were coming loose, and water had started to seep under the surface, creating a spongy, unstable floor. They were worried they’d need to rip out the entire shower and start again.
But here’s the thing: the tiles themselves were mostly still in good nick. What really needed fixing was the grout and a few wobbly tiles. When it comes to tiled showers, the real hero (or villain) is the grout. They needed a shower tile restoration that would solve the problem without the hassle of a full bathroom renovation. That’s when they called us in to see if we could find a solution.
Project Details
- Project Name: Tiled Shower Restoration Rescue – Pyes Pa
- Location: Pyes Pa, Tauranga
- Project Type: Shower Refurbishment and Tile Restoration
- Residential Property
- Service Used: GroutPro
- Date Completed: September 2019
The ProGroup Solution
Traditional cement-based grout is porous, meaning it can absorb water over time. If it’s not well-maintained, moisture eventually gets into the tile adhesive, loosening the tiles and causing all sorts of trouble. Luckily, we’ve got the gear and the know-how to fix these problems without ripping everything out. Here’s how we did it:
Identifying the Problem:
The main issue here was loose tiles outside the shower enclosure and missing grout in the shower base. Water had been sneaking underneath the tiles for who knows how long, degrading the adhesive and causing the tiles to come loose.
Replacing Loose Tiles:
We carefully removed the loose tiles, cleaned off the old, broken adhesive, and re-glued them using high-strength tile adhesive. This process can be a bit of a fiddly, but our team has the tools and experience to get it done right. We made sure the tiles were securely fixed and levelled perfectly with the surrounding tiles.
Epoxy Grout Replacement:
We removed all the old, crumbling grout from the shower base and replaced it with epoxy grout. Unlike traditional cement-based grout, epoxy grout is waterproof, stain-resistant, and much more durable. It’s not an easy DIY job, but it’s the perfect solution for high-moisture areas like showers.
The Finished Shower
The tiled shower went from a spongy, waterlogged mess to a clean, sturdy space. The tiles were sparkling, the grout was bright and even, and the epoxy finish meant this bathroom was ready to handle whatever the family threw at it.
The homeowners were thrilled. They’d been bracing themselves for a big, expensive renovation but instead got a quick, affordable fix that made their shower look and feel brand new. The Epoxy Grout provided a waterproof, stain-resistant barrier, ensuring this issue wouldn’t rear its ugly head again anytime soon.
Choose ProGroup for Your Tiled Shower Restoration
If your tiled shower is looking worse for wear, with loose tiles, crumbling grout, or water damage, don’t panic! Our shower restoration services clean, restore, and protect your tiles and grout, giving you a fresh, modern look without the cost or hassle of a full renovation.
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