Can I use this product in a darker color to change the color of our grout from almost white to a dark gray? I looked into grout paint and found this guide that encouraged me to do it, and I had my grout painted and cleaned up in a single afternoon and it looks GREAT! Grout is comparable to the texture of kinetic sand so it’s gritty and it can get everywhere, even with the most seasoned professional. If you have your heart set on black grout, go for it– just know what you’re getting into and stay on top of cleaning and sealing it! we have officially done a proverbial crap-ton of tiling jobs between our own home and our investment properties.

Rejuvenate or change the colour of 500 linear metres of grout lines with our non-toxic, anti-mould and water-resistant grout ink formulation. It’s always best to test a small area first to make sure that your cleaner won’t change the color of the grout. It’s hardest to maintain in areas that have high traffic and/or where the grout is frequently getting wet. So glad you asked this because I was getting ready to add in my comments about how well it’s help up.I stopped myself and thought I’d see what a good scrubbing did to brighten the tile and grout, and then realized the grout I thought was simply filthy was just dark grout that was bringing the whole room down. Here are 10 combinations of tile and grout, plus tips to help you choose the right grout color for your project. I did some grout fixes, used a sealant, now the paint looks great everywhere except the sections I used new grout and sealant!

I’ve used the Mapei Grout Refresh product in three of our homes now and each time I’m blown away by the before and after grout paint transformation. I was able to get the white grout lines back in a shower that had mold, mildew, and hard water issues. Just be careful and make sure your tile is a non-porous surface so that your beautiful light tile doesn’t absorb the dark paint. If I’ve learned anything in my DIY adventures, it’s that you can pretty much paint anything your heart desires. In contrast, others may feel that black grout makes the space look too dark or adds too much contrast.We chose to go with white subway tiles with black grout in our farmhouse shiplap bathroom and it is simply beautiful. If you use a cleaner that lacks a neutral pH balance, it will break down your sealant, which can lead to lightening of your black grout, which can make it lose some of its color or make it look more like dark grey concrete versus actual black grout.

There are many grout color options that would work well with gray, but the most popular and best looking combinations are white, light gray, dark gray or charcoal, and a blue gray. For black tiles, your options are to contrast and go with a white grout, light gray, dark gray and then of course, you have the option to match the black tile and use a black grout, too. However, if you use a black grout pen and then decide you want white grout again (or vice versa), you do have the option to repaint over the black grout with a white grout pen!Here’s a detailed post on how to choose the right tile and grout color combinations and all about white grout. To make things easier for you, I put together a guide of my top 5 picks for the best neutral grout paint colors.