Same kitchen as the Gypcrete question.
These pavers have been down for 25 years. The originally grouted looked like it wasn't heavy enough but regardless, a large portion could stand regrouting. This area could require removal and regrouting of a 5' by 25' area. A lot is totally missing.
This is a very high use kitchen in a very exclusive/ expensive restaurant.
They have all equipment out of the 37 by 40+ foot kitchen. Now it's getter done time.
Kitchens have grease. They get mopped, so we know where the grease goes....... Down into the joints and probably soaks into the Gypcrete a little bit.
The Gypcrete was well placed and looks to have had a good dealer coat put on before the tile was installed. It's brownish yellow or butterscotch colored. The Gypcrete is not crumbly or broken up and cracked.
(It might not even be the brand/product "Gypcrete")
They are still greasy anyway.
Being the tile is on Gypcrete and holding up really well......
How does one remove old greasy grout, prep the Gypcrete between the tiles so that it will accept the new grout? Epoxy will be preferred.
Anyway, any advice on the regrouting.... Removal process, and prepping/ priming before regrouting?
No, I'm not doing it...... I just want to add my two cents from your advice.
These pavers have been down for 25 years. The originally grouted looked like it wasn't heavy enough but regardless, a large portion could stand regrouting. This area could require removal and regrouting of a 5' by 25' area. A lot is totally missing.
This is a very high use kitchen in a very exclusive/ expensive restaurant.
They have all equipment out of the 37 by 40+ foot kitchen. Now it's getter done time.
Kitchens have grease. They get mopped, so we know where the grease goes....... Down into the joints and probably soaks into the Gypcrete a little bit.
The Gypcrete was well placed and looks to have had a good dealer coat put on before the tile was installed. It's brownish yellow or butterscotch colored. The Gypcrete is not crumbly or broken up and cracked.
(It might not even be the brand/product "Gypcrete")
They are still greasy anyway.
Being the tile is on Gypcrete and holding up really well......
How does one remove old greasy grout, prep the Gypcrete between the tiles so that it will accept the new grout? Epoxy will be preferred.
Anyway, any advice on the regrouting.... Removal process, and prepping/ priming before regrouting?
No, I'm not doing it...... I just want to add my two cents from your advice.