The tile around the coping (I think that's the right term) needs to be re-grouted. Haven't noticed any loose tile; all seem to be firmly in place, but the grout shows a great deal of wear. The pool is 25 years old and while it has recently been resurfaced (diamond brite), the coping is original & seems to have held up pretty well. I just want to head off any potential issues at the pass, but haven't the slightest notion about type & kind of grout, or method. Anyone knowledgeable about how to manage this sort of thing? Thanks very much.
Re-grouting waterline tile
- Thread starter Henry M
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,741
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Depends what type of grout was used previously and it’s condition. The best way is to scrape out the old grout and then regrout. That is labor intensive to get ready for the regrout.
Best grout is epoxy grout like..
laticrete.com
Or more standard grout like...
e-zpatch.com
Best grout is epoxy grout like..
Tile & Stone Grouts
LATICRETE® grout brands install with ease, are simple to clean & maintain a durable finish. Our grout sets the standard for both professionals & homeowners.
laticrete.com
Or more standard grout like...
Tile
e-zpatch.com
Thanks for your reply. Given the age of the pool, I would bet the original grout is cement based. The present grout is just getting worn down, I think. The tile seems solidly in place, and there are no loose tiles. How bad would it be not to scrape out existing grout, and just clean it up, make debris free, and then regrout?Depends what type of grout was used previously and it’s condition. The best way is to scrape out the old grout and then regrout. That is labor intensive to get ready for the regrout.
Best grout is epoxy grout like..
Tile & Stone Grouts
LATICRETE® grout brands install with ease, are simple to clean & maintain a durable finish. Our grout sets the standard for both professionals & homeowners.
Or more standard grout like...
Tile
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,741
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
The new grout would only be as good as the base it is on. Depends why you have lost the old grout. Is it due to the water chemistry or is the grout crumbling?
Checked, again. No grout is loose or crumbling. It just looks worn. I don't know enough to tell if its from water chemistry. When I brush it, there is some white residue that appears in the water, but nothing crumbling, flaking etc.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,741
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You can put another layer on. If it does not last then you move to scraping it all out.