Can I fix my brick color that grout ruined?!
Nicole Bullock
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I don't like my tub tile! How can it be fixed?
Comments (16)Thanks everyone for the advice! Here is more information: The shower is finished. The main wall is the American Olean 2 x 4 glass tile. (Its called charcoal - www.lowes.com/pd_355357-74035-DG7124BJHC1P_4294730930%2B4294965034 ) The other walls are the floor tile which is a 12x24 beige color. It doesn't have any pizazz but it looks fine. Originally I was going to have some of the blue mosaic be part of the shower but had the idea nixed by both the tile stores saleslady and my contractor as being to busy.... I will take more pictures tomorrow evening after the painters have finished and post. Again, my original idea was to have this mosaic "Majestic Ocean 1x1" really shine on the vanity wall...I still could have it on the vanity wall but it would only show 2 inches on the sides and lower edge. The top would have about 10 inches show since the light fixtures would be mounted above the mirrors....See MoreHelp! I may have ruined my sofa slipcovers!
Comments (1)Not sure I understand "wholesale type store" but anyway their are good quality fabric dyes and poor quality fabric dyes and also the process in dyeing will make a difference. Most likely you got the latter. Theirs not much you can do, except try a little bit of bleach on an area of the slipcover thats not seen. Anytime you try to clean something with a cleaner you should always test in a inconspicuous place....See MoreContractor used wrong color grout. Can it be fixed?
Comments (43)Well since so many people replied to this thought i'd provide an update for those who might care. Contractor stepped up and agreed it was his fault and dug out white and replaced the gray. I like it a lot better. It does show the imperfections that you don't see with the white but i prefer the tile definition and think it goes better with the gray walls....See MoreWhy would grout be darker in places & can it be fixed?
Comments (8)Most likely the dark spots are caused by mold - a common problem in shower areas not properly sealed (next time use a urethane grout which is largely impervious to mold). Clean with a good grout cleaner and toothbrush, then reseal with a grout sealer. Your local tile store will help you select the right products. Do it soon because the problem is not going to get better by itself....See Moremillworkman
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