Tec Power Grout Kitchen Backsplash Disaster

7 years ago

Contractor installed 3x12 beveled edge tile on kitchen backsplash. Used Tec Power grout and it set up fast, so it was not washed and smoothed in time and we have a mess. Was told going to remove some of the grout and apply a thin layer over it. He is using a manual removal tool and appears to have removed some of the glaze on a few corners and a black under tone is visable. Is a thinly applied 2nd layer going to hold up over time or flake off or have other issues? Any way to protect the edges from getting worn off as he scrapes the grout out? Any advice or comments welcome.

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DMR
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7 years ago

Thanks everyone. Removal wasn't going well. Head guy stopped by after 2 guys spent several hours on removal. He looked at the uncompleted results and he decided it will get torn out and redone. New tiles are being reordered. Normal TEC unsanded will be used once again on the backsplash. Was looking forward to the advertised stain resistance and not needing to seal, but the old backsplash (which I installed) didn't have that and held up great for 20 years, so guess I'll survive. Thanks again.

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mcgoverntheory
7 years ago
Removal of grout will result in minor glaze loss. This should be effectively covered when applying new grout.
User
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
The install toast if it’s set up. It’s not coming off without damage. You can’t do more than a 2x2 area without a helper. PG requires a helper. Contact HB Fuller.
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Creative Tile Eastern CT
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
If the grout joints were not struck down while grouting and is built up in the bevel it's toast. Easier to rip it out and redo it. Seen this show before. A photo would certainly be helpful for those who are not familiar with this scenario. When working with bevel tile there are a few added steps which need to be taken. Also the reason for charging more $$.
chispa
7 years ago
Installers who don't read and follow the manufacturer instructions. This is how new(er) products get an undeserved bad reputation!
User
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
PowerGrout isn’t the problem here. Your jackleg installers are. Beware of them. PowerGrout is an excellent grout when mixed and applied properly. Again, contact HB Fuller. They are more than happy to walk the numbnutz through it. If they can't do it correctly, they can’t set tile either.