A homeowner in Bedford gave us a call for their kitchen and dining room floor. The rich red and earth tones of their tile was great, but the grout had become discolored and uneven looking. No amount of cleaning seemed to make any difference, so they wanted an overhaul of the look. Recoloring the sanded grout was the solution.
Also, some of the tiles were a bit loose. They were concerned that the tiles might crack if we didn’t address that issue. So the first order of business was to stabilize the tiles. To do that, we removed the grout around them and injected a commercial adhesive to try to bond the tiles in place. This doesn’t always work, but it’s worth trying, since it’s a low cost, low risk effort compared to complete replacement of the tiles.
After we finished that, it was time to address the grout lines. If this were a shower wall tile with thin lines, the grout would be unsanded grout, which is much softer so we can manually remov and replace it. But sanded grout is much physically harder and the wider lines mean it’s virtually impossible to grind out the grout without risking damage to lots of the tiles.
Our solution for this is recoloring sanded grout lines. Grout manufacturers for the last 20 years or so have been producing a tinted sealer that matches the colors of their grouts. We’ve used similar products from multiple different manufacturers and they all seem to work fine. So the main reason to choose one product over another is the color you want and the availability. We often use Custom Building Products brand, since they are sold locally.
So they chose a rich red earthy color for the grout lines. Photos below, much improved appearance.
If you have a floor or wall with sanded grout, it can be recolored to make it look like new. Just call or text us at 617-221-4002 or fill in the form at the end of this post and we’ll get back to you asap.
Our contact information:
Act One – Marble and Tile
15 Main Street # 138
Watertown MA 02472-4403
617-221-4002 Text or Call
