I have a a 12x12" tiled floor, the tiles are white, with a hint of grey blue in it, the grout is blue, I'd like to make it more nuetral by maybe changing the blue to grey or maybe even white. Can it be done easily?
2006-10-05 11:21:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
grout can be changed to any color by the addition of paint to the mixture before applying.
2006-10-05 11:25:11 · answer #1 · answered by doribll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most grout is a portland (cement) based product. Once cured you are pretty much stuck with the color. You might get away with dying it if it was a lighter color and you wanted to go darker but it wouldn't be uniform due to the build up of dirt, grease, cokes...etc. you name it. I wouldn't recommend trying it. Some higher priced grouts that resist stains are epoxy based and you can't stain them in any circumstance. You do have a cheap fix (not easy though) If you are ok with your tile, you can cut the existing grout joints out and regrout the entire area. Like I said this isn't easy and takes lots of time. You can purchase grout removal tools at your local home improvement store or flooring retailer. Most look like a screwdriver with a triangle shaped blade on the end. ( just pull it along) I use a regular ole' utility knife ( razor knife) making two passes almost as if you were cutting a "V" shape out. You can also buy a bit that goes in a dremel tool. Ceramic tile is very tough but don't ever use a hammer to try and chisel the grout out ....but it will come out. The most common grout joint spacing is 1/4 inch on floors, you could use a stone in a dremel tool as well. Grouting it back is easy as well but a whole other subject. If money is no object I'd re-tile the whole floor but with a little work you can change the color. I wouldn't recommend white due to the old grout color bleeding through. I hope I helped
2006-10-05 13:13:25 · answer #2 · answered by Carl S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the old grout isnt up level with the tiles and would take another 1/8 inch, I'd put the new over the old. Be sure to remove any grout sealer (which will prevent bonding). Use latex fortified grout for a superior bond. You could always remove the old stuff completely with a zip tool.
2006-10-05 13:07:41 · answer #3 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an answer for you if the tile had not yet been laid. Unfortunately, I don't think you can change the color once it is down and dry. Try the yellow pages for tile setters and see if they have any suggestions, if not call Home Depot and ask their resident idiot if he has any ideas. For future reference you can mix small amounts of colored paint with wet grout to change it's color. Sorry, that's all I have. Hope it helps.
2006-10-05 11:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used a product called "grout dye" to dye the white grout in my bathroom to gray. It is amazing stuff and easy (but time consuming) to use. I know they sell white dye. It would be worth a try before digging out all the old grout! The dye is also a sealer. the link to the company: http://www.groutdye.com/
Good luck!
2006-10-07 05:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by nobrow9 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They sell concrete stains in multiple colors. Use it with a small brush to stain the grout. Also you would likely want to seal it afterward to ensure the color doesn't fade from repeated cleanings.
2006-10-05 11:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by audioworm31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can buy proper dyes for grout or just try whitening with an old tooth brush and cheap toothpaste
2006-10-05 11:29:46 · answer #7 · answered by lola_r_hamster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋