Don’t let the small bottle fool you.
It covers a large area.
Many of them offer a small sample bottle in the colors they stock.
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Some of them also offer a custom color-matching service, but that is a more involved process.
A light-colored grout shows stains and dirt.
Keep the traffic in the area in mind when making your choice.
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Don’t use abrasive scrubbing powders or steel wool on tilesthey can bescratched.
Use only soft cleaning cloths and soft-bristle brushes.
First, open a window or turn on the bathroom fan to provide good ventilation.
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After scrubbing, wipe down the area with the rag and let it dry completely.
Repeat until all areas of tile and grout have been cleaned.
First put on your gloves and safety goggles.
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Be prepared to remove the excess stain quickly before it dries, as detailed in the next step.
It’s important to keep your rag clean.
You may need to wash out the rag in the water repeatedly.
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Replace the dirty water with clean water when necessary.
About Grout Pens
Many companies sell grout stain pens.
Go with thebottled stain and sealerfor a long-lasting job.
Grout stain can give discolored grout thats otherwise in good condition a new life.
Plus, it can change up the look of your tile.
For instance, you’re able to pick a darkgrout colorto contrast with light tile.
Yes, white grout can be stained with a darker tinted grout stain.
Grout stain will fade over time, especially if thetile is in a high-traffic area.
But with a good app of a quality product, it should last for up to 15 years.
