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Common Challenges with Bathroom Tile Grout and Its Solution

Bathroom tile grout is essential to maintaining the integrity and aesthetics of your bathroom. Being a high traffic area, it goes through wear and tear, and various other issues over time. It is important to maintain bathroom tile grout to keep it clean and functional. Here are some of the most common bathroom tile grout-related challenges and their solution:

Grout Discoloration

Grout discolouration is one of the common challenges faced by homeowners over time. Many times, mold, mildew, soap, and other elements sit on the grouted area and penetrate the porous surface. It leads to discoloration and stain that look ugly.

 

Solution

Regular cleaning is key to preventing staining and discolouration of bathroom grout. It is important to use specially formulated tile cleaner to get rid of tough stains, grime, and dust accumulated on the grouted area and tile surface. Roff Cera Clean is one of the best tile cleaners on the market that protects tile and grout from discolouration.

Cracking

Cracks and chips in bathroom tile grout can happen due to settling, shifts in the foundation, or the natural movement of the building. It is important to repair the area to avoid water penetration, dirt buildup, or mold formation in the long run.

 

Solution

Connect with an authorised dealer to repair the cracked grout to prevent further damage. There are specifically designed tile fillers for bathrooms and other wet areas of the construction that should be used to fill the gaps. Roff Rainbow Tile Mate Epoxy Grout is one of the best grout fillers which is crack-free, waterproof, and stain-free tile filler.

Mold Formation

Bathrooms are prone to high humidity because it is used for utility and bathing purposes. If the bath area is not clean and sealed, it can lead to mold formation in the grout lines. Not only it look ugly but also leads to health risks.

 

Solution

Regularly clean your bathroom works wonders to avoid the growth of mold and mildew. Besides this, applying a bathroom tile grout sealer helps create a protective barrier for the surface. It ensures molds do not develop on the grout lines and tiles. Roff offers a wide range of tile sealer meant for different surfaces. You can checkout the category page for more information.

Water Damage

The bath area is used throughout the day by different family members. Wet spaces are prone to water ingress. This is why keeping it leakproof and well-ventilated is important. If it is not maintained, it can lead to water-related issues in the space costing a ton.

 

Solution

Address any leaks promptly and ensure proper ventilation in your bathroom. Replace damaged grout, and consider using a waterproof grout sealer to provide an extra layer of protection against water infiltration.

 

Bathroom grout is easy to maintain if you use the right tile filler, sealant, and cleaning routine. Roff has an extensive range of tile fillers, sealants, and a specially formulated tile cleaner. You can choose from our range of products for your bathroom tile grouting requirements. For any assistance or support, call us at 1800 2255 02 or write us at info@roff.in.