Lampert why is dark grout not a good choice and wish tile contractors would learn to speak up about using dark grout.
Floor grout too dark.
How do you lighten dark grout.
Remove and replace grout.
Let the bleach sit for up to 10 minutes.
Bathroom tiling by tilingnovice posted mar 20 2017 at 4 05 am i am new to tiling tiles are going on well but having grouted a wall for shower installation it s left me thinking i went too dark with the grout will probably just have to live with it now.
Looking for a way to lighten dark grout lines.
The most thorough and complete solution is to remove the grout and install new grout in the color of your choice.
Dark grout on the other hand makes it harder to see dirt.
Be aware of this factor especially if you re putting the grout on a floor people will frequently walk across.
Lightening dark grout is a relatively simple process that can be done with bleach.
It s still good to clean it sometimes but it requires much less effort than lighter grout.
It s not so bad around the white tiles.
Pour bleach on the grout and scrub.
Mix your bleach with water.
There may be holes cracks or gaps in the grout lines which can weaken the integrity of the joint and allow moisture to penetrate beneath the tiles.
Giving you floor a good cleaning will prevent you from pulling stray hairs and fuzz balls out of freshly painted grout lines.
Too much water in the grout or too much water in the sponge as you clean the grout may result in a partially filled or weak grout joint.
In small areas such as backsplashes and tub or shower surrounds this project can be less difficult than you might imagine if the grout is crumbling or otherwise physically in poor shape you gain the added benefit of all new grout that keeps the cement.
Improper cleaning of grout haze from the surface of the floor or wall or failing.
I was extremely happy with how my floor turned out.
Grout discoloration can occur when you add too much water to powdered grout during the initial tile installation.
Keep adding the bleach mixture onto the grout every 10 to 15 seconds while you scrub.