Groutix · Melbourne
How does regrouting actually work? Five steps: a free inspection with a moisture test, full removal of old grout and silicone, a waterproof epoxy regrout, sealing and clean-up — then curing guidance and a 10-year waterproof warranty. No tiles removed. Most showers finished in a single visit.
Regrouting replaces the failed grout and silicone that let water escape behind your tiles. The old grout is cut out completely, joints are cleaned, and new waterproof epoxy grout is applied — with flexible silicone (not grout) at every internal corner, because corners move and grout there cracks. Done to the waterproofing heights in AS 3740, the Australian Standard for domestic wet areas, a regrouted shower typically lasts many years with basic care.
How it works
No vague promises — this is the exact sequence your technician follows on every job.
Step 01
We look before we quote. A technician inspects your grout, silicone and tiles, then runs a moisture-meter test to find exactly where water is escaping. You get an honest diagnosis on the spot — and a fixed written quote that lists what's included, how long it takes, and the warranty period. No obligation.
[PHOTO — Step 01: technician inspecting a shower with a moisture meter. Replace with a real Groutix job photo. Alt: “Technician performing a moisture test during a free shower inspection in Melbourne”]
Step 02
This is where cheap jobs cut corners. We mechanically cut out all the old, porous grout — never grout over the top (new grout over old typically cracks within 6–12 months). Every failed silicone joint is stripped back, the area is vacuumed and deep-cleaned so the new work bonds properly.
[PHOTO — Step 02: technician mechanically cutting out old shower grout. Replace with a real Groutix job photo. Alt: “Old shower grout being mechanically removed before regrouting in Melbourne”]
Step 03
We regrout with waterproof epoxy grout — the same class of product (e.g. Mapei Kerapoxy-type) Melbourne's specialist shower sealers use. It resists stains and mould, and never needs sealing. Colour-matched to your tiles. Internal corners and wall-to-floor junctions get flexible sanitary-grade silicone, never grout — grout in corners cracks and absorbs moisture.
[PHOTO — Step 03: fresh waterproof epoxy grout being applied to shower tiles. Replace with a real Groutix job photo. Alt: “Waterproof epoxy grout being applied to shower tiles in Melbourne”]
Step 04
Cement-based grout gets a penetrating sealer (epoxy grout needs none). We detail every edge, protect your shower screen and fittings throughout, and leave the bathroom clean — no dust, no mess, no half-finished joints.
[PHOTO — Step 04: technician detailing shower edges and sealing joints. Replace with a real Groutix job photo. Alt: “Shower edges being sealed and detailed after regrouting in Melbourne”]
Step 05
Your technician tells you exactly when the shower is ready — typically light use within 24–48 hours with epoxy grout. You also get simple aftercare (pH-neutral cleaner, squeegee, ventilation) and our 10-year waterproof warranty on every complete shower regrout, backed by your automatic rights under Australian Consumer Law.
[PHOTO — Step 05: finished regrouted shower — clean, fresh grout lines. Replace with a real Groutix job photo. Alt: “Finished regrouted shower in Melbourne with a 10-year waterproof warranty”]
Book a free inspection and moisture test. Know exactly what's wrong, what it costs, and how long it takes — before you commit to anything.
Honest advice
The honest answer most tradies skip. Regrouting is the right fix for most leaking showers — but not all of them. Here's how we tell the difference before you spend a dollar.
If regrouting won't solve it, we say so at the inspection — before any quote, not after.
The most common question we hear: “Do you need to remove my tiles?” No — the entire process works around your existing tiles, and your shower screen stays in place in most cases (we mask and protect it). That's why regrouting costs a fraction of a full renovation, with none of the dust, downtime or retiling.
Step 03, in depth
Standard cement grout is porous — it absorbs water, stains, grows mould, and needs a penetrating sealer plus resealing every year or two. Epoxy grout is a different material entirely: waterproof through its full depth, highly stain-resistant, and hostile to mould.
Related service: epoxy grout regrouting in detail.
[PHOTO: before / after shower regrout — replace with a real Groutix job photo. Alt: "Before and after shower regrouting in Melbourne — mouldy grout replaced with epoxy grout"]
~30 min
Free inspection & moisture test
1 visit
Most showers regrouted same day
24–48 hrs
Typical wait before light shower use
10 years
Waterproof warranty on complete regrouts
Why trust us
A warranty is only as good as the work behind it. Here's what backs every Groutix regrout.
We work to the heights in AS 3740, the Australian Standard for waterproofing domestic wet areas — shower walls protected to at least 1,800 mm, as the NCC 2022 requires.
Waterproofing is regulated work in Victoria. We follow the requirements of the state's building and plumbing regulator on every job.
Every complete shower regrout carries our 10-year waterproof warranty. Full terms are in our terms & conditions — ask us anything before you book.
Australian Consumer Law automatically guarantees our services are performed with due care and skill, are fit for purpose, and are completed within a reasonable time.
Warranty terms: terms & conditions
Inspection, removal, regrout, seal, warranty — adapted to each job type.
The core service — leaking and mouldy showers fixed without retiling.
Diagnosis-first leak repair, from grout failure to full reseals.
Balcony regrouting and leak repair, including efflorescence treatment.
Whole-room and floor regrouts for bathrooms, laundries and kitchens.
Waterproof epoxy grout upgrades for showers and wet areas.
Failed silicone stripped and replaced at every joint and corner.
Servicing Melbourne and regional Victoria — see all service areas.
FAQ
The questions Melbourne customers actually ask us — and the answers we give on every job.
Most standard showers are finished in a single visit — the inspection takes about 30 minutes and the regrout itself usually takes a few hours depending on size. Balconies and whole bathrooms can take longer, and your fixed quote states the timeframe in writing.
Book a free inspection and moisture test. You'll know exactly what's wrong, what it costs, and how long it takes — before you commit to anything.
