Floor Grout Colouring

Thanks for joining us today as we talked about grout colors.

Floor grout colouring.

Looking at the grout sample color against the whole tile you can see if it matches the overall look of the tile. Most homeowners would like to avoid removing grout if at all possible. In the past there was only one remedy for this sort of situation and that was to remove the existing grout and re grout the floor. The grout may have started out white for instance but now it approximates the dirt color.

This is a good choice if the grout is stable and solid. This might still be an option if the floor area is very small say under 10 square feet but there is another way. Alure home improvements doug cornwell gives us a much needed lesson in how to change the color of grout in his latest how to in 60 seconds. But before you d.

Avoid using bleach when cleaning colored grout. For glass tile along accent walls or backsplashes glass grout is available in different colors. Bleach will discolor the grout and could damage the tile depending on the type. Related content floor tile buying guide.

Coloring the grout lighter or darker. Grout can be colored with dyes after it has been installed. For a subtle floor choosing a grout similar in color to the tile will help it to blend more. That s going to give you a more seamless look and less of a grid like look on the floor.

One way to bypass the work and mess of removal is to preserve the grout but change its color.