How can I lighten or change the color of grout on my backsplash?
by
Algie Holmes
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Just had backsplash out in. I was told the color would lighten up as it dried. It did not. It was suppose to be light gray but it looks bluish gray.
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If you had a pro do it, contact them and tell them the color of the grout did not lighten as it was supposed to lighten. They may redo it or have a way they can lighten it.
Algie...Lowe's has small bottles of liquid grout that you can squeeze on grout and use toothbrush to smooth and spread plus use a damp cloth to wipe off. Worked well on my floor...I see no reason it would not work on a backsplash Good luck!
They make grout pens that are a bit like paint pens!
You can buy paint pens for grout that will take care of it.
You can paint and seal it.
Wipe it over with a bleach sponge mop!
You can paint a grout colorant on the grout it can be tedious but will change the entire look of the backsplash.
I have painted grout with exterior house paint with great success. Using an artist brush and wiping away excess or scrape afterwards if tile is smooth then seal.
Paint it go to amazon.com for a huge selection of grout paint.
This video will teach you how to do it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVe3vjvZbGM
And here's another one as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MCZg5fvfP0