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Tiling

Grout got into the back of glass splashback

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.34 PM

I recently got a tiler to tile my kitchen wall but when he was grouting around the glass splashback, some of the grout got through the back of the glass splashback. I am afraid of removing the glass splashback in case it breaks the surrounding tiles. Please advise the best course of action. The glass splashback is screwed onto the wall. Is it possible to remove the glass without damaging the tiles?

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4 Answers

IGA Property Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Colchester
Hi, I see your concern with this one. I assume then that the tiles start from the top edge of the glass splash-back? It’s of little help now, but the splash-back should have been sealed with clear silicone before the tiling was even started, but too late now. I would recommend you take photo’s of the problem areas as they are now. Then try getting in touch with whoever fitted the splash-back and ask their opinion. I think it will need to be removed, cleaned and then put back. If the work comes with a cost, then your tiler should contribute as he caused the problem and you have photo’s and a quote to make it right again.
Answered5 August 2020
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M.K.Brown

Rating: 5 out of 5
Brighton
Firstly he should not have grouted between the tiles and the glass splashback. It should have been siliconed for two reasons. One, so you don't get grout seeping behind the splashback as in your case. The sceond reason is the glass splashback needs a little bit of room in case it expands a little. If it's grouted it can't do that and could possibly crack. As it's his fault he should really pay for your glass to be removed, cleaned of grout and reinstalled. If it damages the tiles it should be down to him to replace the tiles too.... Cost free!
Answered5 August 2020
1

Anonymous user

You can can put a decorative metal or wooden flat trim around the affected area along the outer edges and this would voter it up nicely Donovan
Answered13 August 2020
0

Anonymous user

You will have to get in touch with your tiler first and ask him his recommendation to put the work right you will have to take a row of tiles out and silicon or replace glass good luck?
Answered13 August 2020
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