Dying Floor Tile Grout

A new twist to the marble mosaic though.

Dying floor tile grout.

He needs to replace some tiles but how do you match the grout. I ve used their sealer s choice sealer that s supposed to last for 15 years on my kitchen floor tile and it has pretty much done that and more going on 16 years now so fingers crossed. Tom what can we do for you. Dying tile grout.

Instead of piecing together several hundred pieces i intend to cut 1 8 vertical groves perhaps 1 2 way using a dremmel tool or router into the marble tiles to only simulate a mosaic. Then i ll carefully dye the design portions and then grout in the lines along with the rest of the grout lines. How to dye grout to refresh a tile floor all you need is the grout renew a damp paper towel and a brush. Apply the stain to the tiles using a tile sponge cut down into a manageable sized piece.

Use a hard edged rubber grout float and hold it at a 45 degree angle. Spread the material in sweeping arcs pressing it into the joints to fill them completely. It is slightly darker than the actual grout but that makes it blend in even better with our tile. If you are creating a pattern or using multiple.

For mild discoloration use a combination of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to form a paste. Grout discoloration happens because of mold and mildew as well as dirt that imperceptibly collects in the grout joints over time. Your calls our answers podcast. Grout especially between floor tiles gets especially dingy and dirty over time.

Facebook 0 tweet 0 pin 0 linkedin 0. Like you i hope it lasts as long as advertised. While grout discoloration is an inevitable part of having tile flooring walls backsplashes or counters few homeowners ever want this or want to deal with it. Work in a small area at a time roughly a 3 x 3 foot section.

To preserve the look of a tiled floor the tiles and the grout should be two separate colors. Soak up some stain on the sponge and wipe it onto the tile. The directions say to use a toothbrush and some reviewers said that using a child s toothbrush worked well but as i didn t have a child s toothbrush i just went with a craft brush about the size of my grout lines. Depending on the severity of your grout discoloration you will need to use a different cleaning solution.