Tile/Grout Cleaning-White Build-up
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can I clean up grout by adding some over old?
Comments (2)Thanks for the fast replies. That's what I figured but it took so much scrubbing to get the little bit off. The grey really isn't that bad. The white of the baseboard looks so fresh. I'll check out the Aqua Mix but all white might be too much...See MoreSubway tile is up, grouting tomorrow, is Linen grout too dark?
Comments (8)Thank you all for your wonderful advice. We decided to call the tile guy early this morning and play it safe and just go with the white grout. I just figured I rather be safe than sorry! : ) I will try to post pictures tomorrow of the longest kitchen remodel in history, almost two years, but who is counting, besides me! Thanks again for all your advise~...See MoreWhite subway tile and white octagon & dot tile- Grout help!
Comments (2)The TCNA standards; for all grout joints 1/8" and over use sanded grout. For all grout joints 1/8" and under, use non sanded. You can see at 1/8" you have a choice. Where possible we always use sanded grout as it is stronger than non sanded. Have you looked into Fusion Pro (Custom Blend), Plasma (Laticrete), or Flexcolor CQ (Mapei) as a grout? They are virtually stain proof and require no sealing. SUre they will get dirty, but the color will always be perfect....See MoreNeed help after grouting tile...Grout color covered white tile...
Comments (27)Yvette Im sorry your upset, It does look lighter in todays photos to me. You have very poor photo quality and in truth you are comparing a Showroom floor with white marble or glass contrast relfecting and a complete different lighting schematic to your tub alcove. There is some solice in lighting. This is repeated on these forums time and again. Stone itself comes in dye lots and VERIES drastically. Stone wicks moisture, from thinset substrate and grout as it cures it gets darker before it lightens. Some thinsets can take 30 days to fully cure, some portland grouts do normalize over 7-10+ days. and there is a dozen things that can go wrong with hand mixed and installed grout. I cannot see close enough the details of your install but I can tell you I have had to watch sales people at tile shops like a hawk in that they are usually not a person to take advise from. Can you be 100% certain they sold you the proper color/brand or did they sell you something similar to sell you something. ? You should have more recourse if you Payed a tile professional to source and purchase the materials themselves grout included and if you have a contract and stayed hands off. One thing homeonwers dont consider when they get involved with these things is the importance of putting all the liability in the contractors hands to afford recourse. People that do the shopping finding deals choosing materials, and then hiring labor have little to no recourse so i hope thats not you.. I suggest further patience and see how it lightens, play with lighting and start to focus on other aspects of your room.....See MoreMolly D. Zone4B
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