SHOWER REGROUTING SYDNEY
A regrout can make a tired shower look close to new for a fraction of a renovation. It can also be a waste of your money if the waterproofing behind the tiles has already failed. We check which one you are dealing with before we quote.
The honest answer first
This surprises most people, so it is worth saying plainly. Grout fills the gaps between tiles and keeps them stable. It is not a waterproof barrier and it never was. The thing that stops water reaching the timber and plasterboard behind your shower is the waterproofing membrane, which sits underneath the tiles and which you cannot see.
That distinction decides whether a regrout is a smart, cheap fix or money down the drain. If your grout looks tired but the membrane is doing its job, regrouting is one of the best value jobs in a bathroom. If water has already been tracking through a failed membrane, new grout hides the evidence for a few months while the damage behind the wall carries on.
We would rather tell you that up front and lose a small job than take your money for a fix that will not hold. After 28+ years of pulling apart Sydney bathrooms, we can usually tell the difference within a few minutes on site.
Which one is your shower
In these cases you are looking at a 1 day job and a shower that looks close to new.
If you recognise these, the honest answer is usually a strip-out and new AS 3740 waterproofing, not a regrout.
See the difference
Drag the slider to see what a proper regrout and re-silicone does to a Sydney shower.
How we do it
We check whether the tiles are sound, tap for hollow spots, and look for signs the membrane has failed. This is the step most people skip, and it is the one that decides whether a regrout is money well spent.
You get one number covering the whole job. If we think a regrout will not solve your problem, we tell you that instead of quoting for it.
The existing grout is mechanically raked back to a consistent depth so the new grout has something to bond into. Joints are then vacuumed and cleaned.
New grout is worked into the joints and finished cleanly. Every movement joint, the corners and the floor-to-wall junction get fresh mould-resistant silicone.
We clean the tiles down and leave the bathroom tidy. Give the grout and silicone about 24 hours before using the shower again.
What it costs
Most standard shower regrouts in Sydney land between $650 and $1,200. What moves the number is the size of the shower, how much old grout has to come out, whether tiles need lifting and re-bedding, and how much silicone work the corners and floor junction need.
Comparing wider bathroom pricing? See our Sydney tiling cost guide or our bathroom renovation cost guide.
FAQ
Areas We Service
Based in Marrickville, we regrout showers right across Sydney's Inner West and Greater Sydney.
Free Quote
Send us a photo of the grout and we will tell you whether a regrout will sort it or whether you have a bigger problem behind the tiles. We respond within 2 business hours.
