Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Tobermory Regrouting
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors in Tobermory, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
Regrouting in Tobermory, done properly
We work across Tobermory, regrouting bathrooms, showers and kitchens. The old grout is raked out, the joints cleaned and new grout laid, finished with new silicone at the edges. We work on kitchen splashbacks, shower walls and tiled floors, and the jobs we see most are grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned and splashback grout that has darkened.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses. Older buildings can move a little, and that shows first in cracked grout and split sealant.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Tobermory (PA75)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers on grout
- Skip wire brushes and scourers
- Run the extractor fan during and after a shower
- Give the walls a quick rinse after use
Clean the grout with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft brush. Keep harsh bleach and acid limescale removers away from it because they wear grout away.
If grout in the shower is washing out, act soon. Every shower pushes more water into the gaps, and that water can reach the wall or the floor below.
The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area, including the tidy-up. Somewhere like Tobermory may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- Every tile area is checked for hollow or loose tiles first.
- The old grout is removed to an even depth.
- We vacuum the joints so the new grout bonds.
- We regrout the joints and clean the tile faces.
- Silicone goes into the corners and along the edges.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Why act early in Tobermory
Regrouting will not help where tiles have come away. We point that out first so you know what’s involved. On sound tiles, regrouting avoids the upheaval of a retile. In a place like Tobermory, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why Tobermory customers choose us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Tidy, careful work
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
Surface by surface
Bathroom wall tiles
Splash areas around basins and baths stain first. We can do part of a wall or all of it.
Corners and edges
Edges are resealed while we’re there, so everything is renewed at once.
Signs you need regrouting in Tobermory
Soap scum and limescale build up on grout that is hard to shift. In time the grout under it darkens and breaks down, and at that point, new grout is the better answer.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Grout stained black or orange that won’t clean
- Good tiles let down by tired grout
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
- Shower grout that has worn away
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Tobermory High School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
What your quote should include
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether VAT is included
- What insurance they hold
Other services in Tobermory
Bathrooms and kitchens in Tobermory
Tobermory is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that does not dry out.
If you live in an older home near Parish Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Tobermory is in Argyll and Bute. If you need regrouting in Tobermory, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Argyll and Bute, Tobermory included. Tobermory is one of 118 towns and villages in Argyll and Bute we cover for regrouting.
We cover every part of PA75 for regrouting and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Main Street, Breadalbane Street and Albert Street or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. You’ll find Tobermory on the A848 and B882, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for regrouting. If you’re just outside Tobermory, we cover Baliscate (1 mile south), Kilchoan (5 miles north), Ballygown (9 miles south-west), Salen (9 miles south-east) and Lochaline (13 miles south-east). Tobermory is one of the larger places we cover in Argyll and Bute. Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Tobermory
In Tobermory, that means homes and buildings near Aros Park and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Mull Museum (less than half a mile east) and St Columba's Roman Catholic Church and Drimnin Castle (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include 'S Àirde Beinn and Loch Peallach.
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- A floor or wall that keeps moving
- A leaking wet room membrane
- Tiles that are chipped or split
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Tiled floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Shower walls
- Bathroom floors
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Wet rooms
Your questions about regrouting in Tobermory
Is there a guarantee on regrouting in Tobermory?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you cover Tobermory for regrouting?
Yes, Tobermory is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is regrouting a chance to pick a new grout colour?
Yes. Many clients do. Darker grout can hide marks, while lighter grout brightens a room.
Is it possible to regrout only the shower area?
Yes. Many jobs are just the shower walls, or just the joints that have failed.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. Working times can be discussed when we quote.
Will regrouting fix loose tiles?
New grout can’t hold loose tiles in place. We flag any loose or hollow tiles before starting, so you can decide what to do.
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.