Maybe you want to use different pattern on additional 2 rows. It can be nice. Otherwise, replace the whole tiles.

Just Google "construction material subang jaya". Many to choose from. Most likely you can ask them for contractors contact. Usually contractors leave their contact numbers to shops just in case costumers looking for services.

Instead of powder cement-like grouting, use the silicone type. They are meant for grouting. Sold in tube and can be applied straight to the tile. Squeeze along the line between tiles. It will not grow mold and waterproof. Common nowadays in hardware store I believe.

My bad. I was imaging wall tiles in bathroom. I hate those mold that need to be scrub from time to time

Epoxy grout material more expensive because it is meant for stronger grout as you said.

This is what I found:

http://www.allaboutwaterproof.com/Sikadur%...20Epoxy%20Grout

You can contact store that sell Kerapoxy P from this website. Click Where to Buy Our Product. I don't have the current price but was about RM430/10kg about 2 years ago

You asked about epoxy type. So, this Sika is epoxy type and not just about waterproofing.

If you want white color or any color, then contact the other link.

One more thing. The problem with white or light color epoxy resin is that they can easily gets yellowish. This is common on any epoxy based grout. On the other hand, the colored epoxy grout may stain certain type of tile. So, need trial I guess

This post has been edited by Zot: Feb 28 2018, 10:15 AM

Color grout is for those who want to match the grout color with the tile color. Color can be normal cement type or can be epoxy type as well

Just buy tile grout from DIY shop and apply it yourself. Easy to find. Very easy. No special skill required. You can youtube on how to apply grout.

Nowadays, there are tiles that needs no soaking. It is also depends on what type of mortar you use for tiling. Normal cement on cheap tiles most likely need soaking to ensure proper adhesion of tiles to its base. However, there are now mortar designed specifically for tiles which require no soaking. This was not available 50 years ago

The problem with big size tile from China is the flatness. You will find that many are not flat thus making the surface uneven. Local tiles are way better in this regard.

This is a good advise from A to Z on re-grouting.

The tool you showed is nor really the tool for the job but I'd say if you have steady hand and the gap between tiles are 1/4", it should still be okay. The guy in the video is using what is called multi-tool (what Bosch and several others called) or oscillating tool. China made is cheap and other known brand probably around same price as Bosch, around RM500+. The blade is exchangeable to cutting wood, metal and many other thing. Using this you can ensure the blade is perpendicular to tiles surface.

https://www.westlakehardware.com/videos/ask...d-regrout-tile/

That is why I laminate the floor instead

No gap and dirty grout. No cold feet. Easy to clean

For me, 40k for labor only is way expensive. It is probably a week job to complete. Removing old tiles is easy with power tool. With new mortar, no need to remove much of the tiles base.

Are you sure it is just the labor only?

Sticky floor needs no polishing, it is because it is not clean. Need to mop with proper detergent and rinse and rinse and rinse the mop

Unlike last time, the tiling uses adhesive like mortar. It does not need thick layer to give proper hold to tiles.

Very big area or only few tiles? Why not do yourself?

What is the purpose you want to tile in the first place? for the look?

Maybe something like vinyl wall paper? Faster. washable. Replaceable

If can google youtube. It is easy. You can just buy ready mix tile adhesive in most DIT shop. The main problem is whether you can find the same tile or not. Normally after few years, the tile pattern would become obsolete unless white tiles Even if the same tiles, color could be different slightly.

My house came with 5' tiles and I wanted to add 3 more rows above in bathroom. The contractor chipped the wall a bit only and barely called it holes and the chips were quite far apart, even more than a tile size away at random. They did not even bother about the paint. However, now it is already 10 years and the tiles are all still intact.

I guess it is because now the tile are no more attached with cement but special mortar with adhesive. A section of floor tiling was also layered with another tile to create tile high elevation so that the water will not flow to dry section (name I called). the floor tile was just attached to the top of existing tile and they are still fine after 10 years

So, I guess your contractor was not doing good job or using wrong material or did not know about new material.

wow... RM1500 is expensive for me . I do not have any contact. BTW, you should state your location for others to help. If not they will recommend Thailand contractor

It will be along the wall. For the people who do this kind of job, it is not difficult. 6~8 hour job with break maybe? Run drainage on the bathroom floor? It is DIY job. Would be ugly. I can do within 1 hour

Yes. RM2k is expensive. With power tool, it is easily done. How many plumber have yo asked?

It is just because the tiles are ground to shape with coarse disc. The tile need to be polished to bring the shine. It is the same like marble too