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When Should You Repair or Replace Grout? Grout does a lot of quiet, thankless work. It seals the gaps between your tiles, keeps moisture from sneaking into walls and subfloors, and contributes more to the look of your tile surfaces than most homeowners realize. But over time, grout cracks, discolors, crumbles, and fails — and when it does, you're faced with an important question: is this a grout repair vs. replacement situation? The answer isn't always obvious. Minor surface