How to refinish grout on slate?
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Janet Dulin
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Over 40 years ago our grout was sealed while it was not as clean as I would have liked. Is there someway now it can be cleaned or stained darker to cover up the ugly grout?
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You can buy paint that's especially made for grout. I had to use it on the grout in my old house because I couldn't get it clean enough. I found it in the tile section at Home Depot. Since you have sealer over stained grout, that's probably your best option. Hope that helps!
Maepi Grout Refresh is what you want. It is a great product. You can see all the colors on Amazon. It is easy to use and comes with a built in sealer.
Hi there, Tricia has the answer - Paint it, otherwise you can Dremel it out and re-grout.
Hello. Here’s a Hometalk links for you to consider. Hope this helps
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/floors/homemade-grout-cleaner-recipe-41693881?expand_all_questions=1
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/cleaning-grout/#.Wi6YzKZOmf0
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=clean%20grout
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https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/bathroom/how-to-clean-grout-and-install-new-grout-that-won-t-stain-23803774
Painted Tile Grout Refresh with grout pen
https://www.blesserhouse.com/painted-tile-grout-refresh/
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After 40 years the seal on the grout has probably worn off. Bleach isn't a good idea as it damages the grout, but maybe peroxide. It still has a bleaching action but isn't as harsh.