Need help with mosaic?
Just learning mosaic and think I used wrong color grout as I liked project better before I applied grout. Can this be fixed? Add another thin coat of darker grout? Paint grout? Any suggestions I would appreciate. Thanks.
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Hi Janice, hope this helps you out,
https://www.tilecleaning.org/how-to-darken-grout.htm
Painting the grout I think would be a lot more time consuming that just adding a thin layer of darker grout. You did an incredible job - I love it!
Here's a post that might help https://findanyanswer.com/can-you-add-a-second-layer-of-grout
I like the grout color you used but you can re=grout it with a darker color
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QwXrppyvOc
The simplest answer is to regrout with darker grout, I see what you mean, both are beautiful.
You can't add a thin layer of grout over existing grout. It won't hold. Easiest solution is to paint the grout. Just wipe off what paint gets on the tiles. Hardest would be to remove the existing grout and regrout with darker grout.
You can paint the grout with either grout paint or exterior paint. Use an artist's small brush.
There is a product by Mapei called grout refresh, it comes in several colors, Amazon, Floor and Decor and Home Depot sell it. Although Amazon has the most colors or get in touch with the company. I think Lowes sells it too
Looks beautiful the way it is. Putting darker grout might make it appear harsh rather then gentle as it is. Of course it’s your preference. Beautiful job.
I like it as is, but you could paint the grout if you're not happy with it.
I like it as is, but you could paint the grout if you're not happy with it.
You can use a grout paint pen to change the color most likely.
Oh I love this! You can use a grout paint if you want to change the color.
Hello. Wonderful project yes I agree with the above posters you can either regrout it or potentially apply some latex paint to the same grout and color it darker that way.
Thanks to everyone who answered with suggestions. Not sure what I will do now, starting to grow on me the way it is. Thanks again!
Looks great as is!
I would just do a thin layer of darker grout
Hi Janice, hope this video helps you out, the mosaic in your picture looks beautiful!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REiHpRMjf3Q
You could use a paint and Artist brush to make a dark grout look if going to be used indoors ?
I like the colour of the grout you used.