Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Grout Replacement
Grout Replacement guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Grout Replacement? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Grout Replacement work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Grout Replacement work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Grout Replacement labor cost? What are the important Grout Replacement quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Grout Replacement - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fair price for Grout Replacement? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Grout Replacement expect to pay between $7.99 to $20.50 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
Is a permit needed for Grout Replacement work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Grout Replacement. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Grout Replacement project complies with association guidelines. |
Is it worth using a professional to perform Grout Replacement work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the existing 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 Grout Replacement something that I can do myself? | The typical Grout Replacement project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Grout Replacement requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
How many days are typically required to complete the Grout Replacement work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Grout Replacement - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Grout Replacement. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Grout Replacement work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All grouted tile from the same manufacturers lot
- A detailed grouted tile layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- No grouted tile or clean up residue will be left on adjacent finished surfaces, trim plates, fixtures or grilles
- All grouted tile will be applied to a uniform depth and constant width, with full adhesion to adjacent surfaces. The grouted tile will be finished smooth and flush. All excess grouted tile will be removed.
- All visible grouted tile surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- There will be no existing grout on hardware, trim plates or fittings; attached hardware and fittings should be removed prior to existing grout application, whenever possible
- The grouted tile surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Grout Replacement - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Grout Replacement. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the existing 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 existing 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 Grout Replacement 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 grouted tile surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the existing 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 Grout Replacement and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Save and label extra existing 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