Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Tile Grout Repair
Tile Grout Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Tile Grout Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Tile Grout Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Tile Grout Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Tile Grout Repair labor cost? What are the important Tile Grout Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Tile Grout Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Tile Grout Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Tile Grout Repair expect to pay between $6.66 to $14.11 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Tile Grout Repair work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Tile Grout Repair. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Tile Grout Repair project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Tile Grout Repair work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the 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 Tile Grout Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Tile Grout Repair project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Tile Grout Repair requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Tile Grout Repair work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Tile Grout Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Tile Grout Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Tile Grout Repair work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All grout from the same manufacturers lot
- A detailed grout layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- No grout or clean up residue will be left on adjacent finished surfaces, trim plates, fixtures or grilles
- All grout will be applied to a uniform depth and constant width, with full adhesion to adjacent surfaces. The grout will be finished smooth and flush. All excess grout will be removed.
- All visible grout surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- There will be no grout on hardware, trim plates or fittings; attached hardware and fittings should be removed prior to grout application, whenever possible
- The grout surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Tile Grout Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Tile Grout Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the 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 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 Tile Grout Repair 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 grout surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the 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 Tile Grout Repair and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Save and label extra 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
