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    kbuchholtz Posts: 110, Reputation: 2
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    Feb 8, 2008, 05:42 PM
    Fixing cracks in shower tile grout
    I have some small cracks in a few (no more than 3-4) spots in the tile of my shower. It's an area where water will hit when showering quite frequently. Is it possible to patch these cracks or do I have to rip out all the grout and re-grout?

    We're going to redo the whole bathroom within the year or so, so I'm looking for a reliable fix for the short term so I don't get into ripping out grout and then re-doing the whole bathroom again soon.

    Thank you.
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    glavine Posts: 895, Reputation: 87
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    Feb 8, 2008, 06:53 PM
    If the crack is in the grout use a grout caulk , it will have laytex in it which will expand and contract
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