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Does the color of thinset change color of tile?
Comments (7)Thinset doesn't come in a "can". THinset comes in a bag and is mixed up on site. If it comes in a can, it's mastic, and it does not have the same properties as thinset. Thinset cures by chemical reaction, and mastic cures by dehydration. Because it is different chemically and cures differently, it can stain stone tile, sometimes permanantly. Much of the time, the darker color is caused by the fact that the mastic is still damp behind the tile. Rememember, it cures by dehydration, not chemically, so it takes a lot longer to fully cure than does real thinset. And it's also subject to becoming goopy again in the presence of moisture. That is why it should NEVER be used in a damp situation, or anywhere where moisture will be present (like a bathroom floor). Sometimes the staining is a permanant effect because of the different chemical makeup of thinset vs mastic. Stone is porous, and will absorb moisture etc. This is why stone floors have to be sealed. They are porous. They stain. And, they are more difficult to install correctly. Bottom line is that section needs to be replaced, using new tile and the correct chemically reactive thinset---after completely scraping off the old residue....See MoreChanging color of existing stained glass window
Comments (4)Thanks, nicethyme, for the post and suggestion! Have you used these? If yes, since I won't be able to heat to cure the paint, do you know if it cures over time so the glass could get wet without effecting the paint? Do you also know if the marker color can be wiped off before it dries if I don't like the result?...See MoreChange Stain / Color of Stamped Concrete
Comments (1)Define inexpensively?...See MoreChanging stain color of oak floor refinishing midstream???
Comments (0)So, I screwed up and okayed a color of stain I thought was comparable to our old stain, and it's not. The floor guys did a great job sanding and applying, but it looks awful with the other wood in the house. Fortunately (I think) it's quite light and yellowish. We want to go much darker and more red to match the rest of the wood in the house. Question: Can a much darker stain just be applied over the lighter stain? Or are we talking about a far more involved process with sanding or??? What do we do to change to a far darker color? (The stain hasn't been sealed/finished yet, fortunately, and only the first coat has been applied. It's a Min-Wax stain.)...See MorePinki Add
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