LOVE the look of the tile
LOVE how easy it is to mop clean
HATE how difficult it is to clean the grout
HATE the uneven grout color
I know the dark grout is from DIRT. I won't mind the dirtier darker color, but it discolors unevenly and stands out like BIG RED CORRECTIONS on a school paper.
When my daughter and son-in-law put tile in their kitchen, they went the extra mile and used an Epoxy grout that is stain resistant and easy to clean. I needed a solution that didn't involve removing the grout (i.e., hard labor). So I went with a grout paint from Lowe's called Grout Refresh.
The product comes in 30 colors, but in-store, Lowe's only carries about 6. I was fortunate that I found a color that worked with my tile. I used 2 bottles for a small bathroom (my testing area) and a large kitchen (26' x 11').
First I mopped the floor and let it dry. Then I put a line of Grout Refresh on the grout and used a toothbrush to fill in. It is more important to work the paint into the grout than it is to keep the paint off the tile. Then I let the paint dry for about an hour.
After it was dry, I sprayed the area lightly with water and scrubbed the paint off the tile with a scrub pad, rags...whatever worked. This was the longest part of the process. The paint came off the tile, but it took patience and a little work. I wiped off the completed area with clean water and let dry. Once completely dry, I mopped the floor with water and vinegar to clear off the light film. The whole process took a couple hours.
I broke the project into small areas and did one or two areas a day. It took me 3 days for the kitchen. Keep in mind I am not a home repair expert (nor do I play one on TV). I am a REAL RETIRED HOUSEWIFE OF FLORIDA.
I am very happy with the outcome. I just wish there was a product that kept the floors permanently clean!
When my daughter and son-in-law put tile in their kitchen, they went the extra mile and used an Epoxy grout that is stain resistant and easy to clean. I needed a solution that didn't involve removing the grout (i.e., hard labor). So I went with a grout paint from Lowe's called Grout Refresh.
The product comes in 30 colors, but in-store, Lowe's only carries about 6. I was fortunate that I found a color that worked with my tile. I used 2 bottles for a small bathroom (my testing area) and a large kitchen (26' x 11').
First I mopped the floor and let it dry. Then I put a line of Grout Refresh on the grout and used a toothbrush to fill in. It is more important to work the paint into the grout than it is to keep the paint off the tile. Then I let the paint dry for about an hour.
I broke the project into small areas and did one or two areas a day. It took me 3 days for the kitchen. Keep in mind I am not a home repair expert (nor do I play one on TV). I am a REAL RETIRED HOUSEWIFE OF FLORIDA.
I am very happy with the outcome. I just wish there was a product that kept the floors permanently clean!
What an awesome transformation! Huge difference!
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