I just bought a house and the floor is done in ceramic tile (white and light grey) with black grout between the joints. I have it throughout the kitchen, diningroom, entry, 2 bathrooms, hallway and laundryroom. What can I do to lighten it up?
2007-04-18 03:19:05 · 5 answers · asked by Tara 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You ask a really good question. From my experience, I can only think of three possible solutions - which all involve a little labor. The first option would consist of removing the grout (they make special tools for this job) and re-grouting the room with a different color. Your second option (which I have never seen on a large scale) consists of buying an enamel grout paint and applying the paint to the grout using a small toothbrush. In order to do the job right - remember to break down any sealant using an acid wash. After the paint has set up, remove excess with a sponge and re-seal. Your third option - which I am not certain would work as well as the others - consists of using a heavy acid wash. At best, I would think the acid would remove any buildup on the grout - that may effect coloring - thus lightening the grout slightly. My preferred method would probably be the first - even though you always run the risk of damaging the tile.
Hope this helps,
2007-04-18 03:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by bmwest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He desires to apply bleach on the moldy grout. enable it dry thoroughly, then use a water-resistant grout sealer so the water does no longer get lower back into the grout. You do might desire to be careful with the mildew even although if saved dry and contained it poses no concern because it relatively is water activated. that's priceless to to seek for suggestion from a mildew Remediation professional to work out what variety of mildew it relatively is. There are possibility unfastened molds and unsafe molds.
2016-10-03 04:33:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're trying to say that the grout is dyed black then there is nothing you can do short of ripping it all out and replacing it. Grout is dyed in the bucket before it's spread. You can't "bleach" the color out.
2007-04-18 03:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by arjo_reich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Realistically, you would need to remove the grout and regrout with the color of your choice. A lot of work but if you want it done right then that's about it. Sorry
2007-04-18 04:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your local tile store should have grout paint, which has been developed just for these situations.
2007-04-18 04:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋