Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Shower Regrouting
Shower Regrouting guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Shower Regrouting? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Shower Regrouting work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Shower Regrouting work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Shower Regrouting labor cost? What are the important Shower Regrouting quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Shower Regrouting - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Shower Regrouting? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Shower Regrouting expect to pay between $8.52 to $53.25 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Shower Regrouting work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Shower Regrouting. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Shower Regrouting project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Shower Regrouting work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the shower grout may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Shower Regrouting something that I can do myself? | The typical Shower Regrouting project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Shower Regrouting requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Shower Regrouting work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Shower Regrouting - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Shower Regrouting. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Shower Regrouting work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All shower grout from the same manufacturers lot
- A detailed shower grout layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- No shower grout or clean up residue will be left on adjacent finished surfaces, trim plates, fixtures or grilles
- All shower grout will be applied to a uniform depth and constant width, with full adhesion to adjacent surfaces. The shower grout will be finished smooth and flush. All excess shower grout will be removed.
- All visible shower grout surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- There will be no shower grout on hardware, trim plates or fittings; attached hardware and fittings should be removed prior to shower grout application, whenever possible
- The shower grout surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Shower Regrouting - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Shower Regrouting. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the shower grout work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve floor plan(s), elevation(s), and section / detail drawings
- Select, specify and order shower grout; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Review material choices for Shower Regrouting with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Clear, smooth and clean surface
- Install specified type and color grout using manufacturer specified materials and methods
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the shower grout surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the shower grout
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Shower Regrouting and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Save and label extra shower grout for future repairs; make sure that manufacturer, model, color, lot and any other identifying information is noted on the label
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
