Beautiful grout can make your tile floors pop, but how do you know when it is time to regrout your floors? When your grout becomes discolored, craked or chipped it is time to re do it. Discolored grout looks dull and dirty, especially in bathrooms if your grout is white. The sludge can wear away at the color. In this circumstance, you can sometimes bleach the grout, though if this continues, you may want to regrout.

When you absolutely have to replace your grout is when it becomes chipped or cracked. This will allow water to get behind the tile which can cause damage and mold. If there is one area that is chipped, you can replace the grout around that area or specific tile, though it may not perfectly match the rest. For larger jobs, it is best to replace all the grout so it matches and you can be sure there will not be any mildew. Tile floors are extremely durable, but make sure to look for cracks, especially in bathrooms, to ensure your floor lasts.