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Cracking in grout after one week of bathroom renovation…

Posted on 6/30/23 at 9:54 am
Posted by Smurph33
South
Member since Jan 2021
63 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 9:54 am
GC is coming tomorrow to inspect. I’d imagine they will push the blame, but do you repair this? Is it as simple as lay more grout on top. Or am I potentially looking at a total floor redo?
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
22462 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 9:59 am to
Pictures would help. Its likely not a big deal at all, almost definitely no need for a re do certainly. Yes you can re grout over grout thats not an issue, grout is basically just a filler.

Grout should be used conservatively along borders of things like tubs, sinks, etc. that dont flex and then that area should be caulked as caulk has flex for better waterproofing.

You can also scrape/ cut out grout and reapply in areas.
Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer
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Member since Nov 2011
35544 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 10:06 am to
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Pictures would help
Posted by LSUDad
Still on the move
Member since May 2004
60699 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 11:17 am to
If in BTR, I’ve used a grout caulk.

When posting on this board, it helps to add your location and add pictures to help with solving the problems.
Posted by Weekend Warrior79
Member since Aug 2014
19169 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 11:26 am to
Is the floor level, any hollow spots under the tiles?

Along with pictures, and location, where specifically on the floor is it cracking. Middle of floor, near a wall, around toilet/tub...
Posted by Smurph33
South
Member since Jan 2021
63 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 5:25 pm to


Thanks for the input ; trying to post photos now. It’s cracking mainly in the middle of the floor. Edges near tub, toilet and sink are mainly intact. They did have to replace the sub floor
Posted by lnomm34
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2009
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Posted on 6/30/23 at 6:49 pm to
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Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
15690 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 7:05 pm to
Something wrong there. Mixed it wrong or something. I put the same tile on a backsplash recently. Tell myself every time I'll never do it again. This is much worse than what I did though.
Posted by calcotron
Member since Nov 2007
9376 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 8:25 pm to
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Mixed it wrong or something
Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer
Location: Classified
Member since Nov 2011
35544 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 8:38 pm to
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That’s a pretty bad tile job. Inconsistent grout widths for sure.


Did they not use spacers?

Posted by agilitydawg
Member since Aug 2022
161 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 9:18 pm to
What kind of flooring was there before? When they replaced the subfloor did they use a cement backer board? If not what did they install?
Posted by Smurph33
South
Member since Jan 2021
63 posts
Posted on 6/30/23 at 10:59 pm to


So they used a cement backing board before they tiled. They were “pre-spaced” tiles in segments like the above picture.

I’m almost certain they switched tile guys in the middle of the project, and the second guy had to correct a bunch. We were moved out at the time so I didn’t witness the transition.
Posted by Duck Island
Member since Aug 2017
133 posts
Posted on 7/1/23 at 8:03 am to
Some of the installers I’ve seen will mix the grout very thin which makes it easier for them to spread. They water it down which can cause cracking like yours. Cement finishers will do the same with concrete, watering it down so it’s easy on them. Gotta watch everyone and everything they do.
Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer
Location: Classified
Member since Nov 2011
35544 posts
Posted on 7/1/23 at 9:04 am to
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They were “pre-spaced” tiles in segments like the above picture.


I redid a bathroom with those, they can still get out of line. I checked my work with a spacer.
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
18907 posts
Posted on 7/1/23 at 9:22 pm to
Epoxy Grout
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