I do this for a living and what I do for textured tile is this. I apply the same way you do, but do not let it sit for more than 1 hour. I personally like about 20 to 30 minutes max, so small bath you can do all at once then clean but if a large area, do in sections. For cleaning the stain, I use a sponge, micro fiber cloth and a sanded sponge (80 grit works well but if glass tile do not use sanded) Step 1: paint on stain Step 2: use damp sponge to lightly cover small area Step 3: in a diagonal direction of grout line, lightly scrub tile with sanded sponge Step 4: use clean sponge and clean up Step 5: buff area with microfiber cloth Hope this helps!
I clean my tile grout at least twice a year. My last try I used simple green and let it sit a few minutes. I then scrubbed it wit black and orange grout brush with a long handle. I cleaned it without getting on my hands and knees. I do change the rinse water about every 10 sq feet of cleaning. I’m going to recolor my grout and you’ve really inspired me. Thank you for the awesome instructional video.
Rent a shampooer or extractor or wet dry vac. if you are not able to get on the floor like this. Video is perfect. I bought my grout paint from home depot 7 years ago it inhibits mold and mildew. it lasted until i installed new tile and grout. and it seals at the same time. btw a wet dry vac with wide attachment will work...obviously I am not able to get on floor lol but those with back problems can still achieve this. as for painting i just sit on my bum and scoot around. Will power. You did a beautiful job , im just trying to encourage someone who has mobility issues.
After watching several videos, I have decided to try YOUR method to refresh my grout. I have four beagles, so I may do all the work at night after all the dogs are down and I can gate off the floor.
After watching all you went through, and considering what I am facing...... My husband made a floor with wide lines, I am considering (as I have been) simply to use acrylic paints. I've become quite the artist and I believe this to be the best route.,............. all things considered.
Did you end up painting the acrylic on the grout after all? I agree with your sentiments- what was done here was amazing and Kudos to K - but- like you I’m thinking that it’s just too much work so I’m going to paint using concrete or masonry paint. Wish me luck 😉
@@KatharticStudios I am so happy 😀. I did my kitchen last evening, woke up this morning and it looks so beautiful! Thank you again! I have some wrap around areas that I’ll tackle next 🙌✨😃🙏
Pro tip: DO NOT let toilet bowl cleaner sit on the grout for more than 2 minutes. If you don't rinse/neutralize it properly, the acid will keep eating away at the calcium that's in the grout. Color sealer (paint) is a sealer, spraying other sealers on top of it will only create sealer residue, don't do it.
I love the tile in my house, but the grout is gross. No matter how much I mop and scrub, the color is just too far gone. Your video gives a great solution! Thank you!
Thank you for this great video. I tried those grout pens and it did not work. My tiles look very similar to yours and I have the same dark grout even after cleaning them. Woohoo! Now I can re-do my floors.
Great tutorial! How’s is your floor holding up today? I did the same method but with my dogs or idk what it is it eventually gets a bit worn out to where it starts to fade. However I did not use grout sealer like you used, I am going to re do mine and spray the grout sealant this time.
Toilet bowl cleaner you have to be careful with especially if it is blue it left my grout blue before. Actually liquid grout cleaner works the best. It only takes a few minutes too. I do a small section at a time.
@@jacquelinemcmillan2793 White would look nice! Can you tell what the original (clean) grout color was meant to be? There are plenty of colors to pick from and there's really no right answer, just personal preference. The one thing I would suggest keeping in the same family of warm vs cool. Ie, if the tiles are cream colored at all, look for a warmer white.
It's great so far! There are a couple of really tiny spots that have chipped because I didn't clean underneath well enough before I applied the paint, but I have the bottle handy to fix those whenever I need, which is nice. Otherwise, its virtually the same as the day I did it! One thing though is that you have to clean it like a painted surface as opposed to sanded grout. I normally just mop as usual and then wipe any stuck-on stain or food bits up by hand with a cloth. I don't think scrubbing with a brush would do any favors to the paint, though I haven't tried. I suppose I could always touch up with the paint if something did happen though. Overall, I have no regrets!
Your video is really good, and I think I'm going to try this. I do have a question, however. Does painting and sealing your grout completely negate the need to clean it periodically with grout cleaner? Or is this a misnomer? My thought is that if the sealant is applied properly, it makes the grout surface nonporous, and thus, dirt resistant. So all you have to do is mop the floor. Right or wrong?
You're right - the texture changes so that you can clean it like a regular part of the floor. The grout is no longer sandy and porous so it doesn't absorb stains the same way, which is good, but dirt can still collect or get stuck in the "groove" of your grout lines. I normally sweep/mop my floor as regular and then if something is stuck in the grout I'll wipe that area by hand with a regular cleaner (not grout cleaner). You can't scrub as aggressively as you could before or else you'll pull the paint off, but you're right that it's nonporous and so dirt wipes off. If anything happens during cleanup, you can also touchup the paint at any time!
WOW your floor looks great! I wonder how well this works on kitchen counters? White grout is so difficult to keep looking clean!! I'd love to watch any update videos for your floor grout.: )
The paint does have a sealer built in so additional sealing is optional! You can also look for non-aerosol sealing products. There must be wipe-on or roll-on options.
2 years later and it has held up fine around my kitchen sink! I think it would be okay on a bathroom floor around the sink and toilet, but I wouldn't use it directly inside a shower or tub. It's similar to wall paint - durable to splashes but not made for being repetitively submerged. In any case, it's a cheap and relatively easy option to try vs regrouting or installing entirely new floors. And you can keep your paint bottle on hand in case of any future touch ups. Worth a try!
The tiles looks so nice. How long would it last before you have to repaint? I am planning to do just the mapei grout refresh paint without the optional sealant because its hard to get a separate sealant here..
Thanks! It has been close to a year and I have not repainted. Still looks excellent. I also think the sealant is optional, so don't worry about that. Just be gentle when cleaning (wipe, don't scrub) like any other painted surface and it should last a long time. Plus it's super easy to touch up! I'm super happy with my results.
It looks great! I definitely recommend it for really old, stained grout like mine. I'd never have been able to get a light and bright color without paint unless I ripped it all up and regrouted. The paint has stuck very well. The main con is that you have to be more gentle cleaning it and can't scrub hard like regular grout or else you risk peeling or chipping the paint. But I still have the rest of the paint bottle sitting in my closet, so touch ups are easy. I also think the aerosol sealer isn't really necessary.
My husband loves tiles. I have thought about getting it installed. My 74 yr best friend has tile in her house. It always looks gross. As I watch this, I think to myself, this is not doable to keep clean properly as I age.
STOP MOPPING YOUR TILE FLOORS ! PERIOD ! Keep it vacuumed and leave it alone ! Also spot clean with a large grout sponge well broken in and only damp not dripping wet . Immediately dry the cleaned area with a terry bath towel. You don't need any chemicals ! Just cold water . Using grout stain ( paint ) is ok. You could have used paper towels as you painted and wiped off across the tile , just leaving it in the grout. 30 years experience talking. You don't need to seal paint ! It is already sealed. It's paint ! Use a microfiber 12 inch swivel mop with Bona hard surface floor cleaner sprayed on the mop, not the floor. It will remove any surface soil that you can see in light reflection. Just vacuum once in a while . The less you do, the better tile floors will look ! NEVER MOP AGAIN !
I have a question. I have some tiles that SOMETHING splashed on it. It literally took the shiny finish off in those spots. So the floor always looks like something was spilled in that spot. Is there any way to add a permanent shine to those spots again?
@@EyezLikaFox̌ , l do not know what type of tile you have or what glaze was fired on. But most Ceramic or Porcelain floor tiles are virtually chemical resistant, including acids. If you have mopped your floor over a long period of time, it has built up a sheen ( glossy look ) then those more dull or un-glossy spots are just where an acidic type of cleaner spilt or splashed. As far as a coating to make it look the same , l really couldn't tell you. Coatings , sealers , clear acrylic floor finishes could work but would you would have to test a small spot, and determine if it would be matt, satin, semi gloss etc.
I understand why a person would wonder if pouring mop water down the kitchen drain is alright. We take special care of our food preparation areas and are careful about cleaning the sink. Bottom line, the sink is nonporous. It does not absorb germs and gross stuff. Just give your sink a thorough cleaning/ disinfecting after pouring dirty water down the drain. I sure miss the utility sink I had in my old house laundry room. It made the perfect dump sink.
I do this for a living and what I do for textured tile is this. I apply the same way you do, but do not let it sit for more than 1 hour. I personally like about 20 to 30 minutes max, so small bath you can do all at once then clean but if a large area, do in sections. For cleaning the stain, I use a sponge, micro fiber cloth and a sanded sponge (80 grit works well but if glass tile do not use sanded)
Step 1: paint on stain
Step 2: use damp sponge to lightly cover small area
Step 3: in a diagonal direction of grout line, lightly scrub tile with sanded sponge
Step 4: use clean sponge and clean up
Step 5: buff area with microfiber cloth
Hope this helps!
This is the best video i have seen on grout cleaning. Thank you so much for sharing.
Glad to hear it!!
I clean my tile grout at least twice a year. My last try I used simple green and let it sit a few minutes. I then scrubbed it wit black and orange grout brush with a long handle. I cleaned it without getting on my hands and knees. I do change the rinse water about every 10 sq feet of cleaning. I’m going to recolor my grout and you’ve really inspired me. Thank you for the awesome instructional video.
Almost 2 years later and I still love mine!!
Well done! my back hurts by watching this 😅
Rent a shampooer or extractor or wet dry vac. if you are not able to get on the floor like this. Video is perfect. I bought my grout paint from home depot 7 years ago it inhibits mold and mildew. it lasted until i installed new tile and grout. and it seals at the same time. btw a wet dry vac with wide attachment will work...obviously I am not able to get on floor lol but those with back problems can still achieve this. as for painting i just sit on my bum and scoot around. Will power. You did a beautiful job , im just trying to encourage someone who has mobility issues.
Great suggestions!
After watching several videos, I have decided to try YOUR method to refresh my grout. I have four beagles, so I may do all the work at night after all the dogs are down and I can gate off the floor.
You've got this!! 🎉
This is something I tried out of desperation and I couldn’t believe how well it works. I also use it on my porcelain sink also.
Totally agree! Nice idea on the sink.
This was great! You stuck to the instructions and did a perfect tutorial video!
Thank you!!
Thanks a lot. Finally someone gives me the products that i needed.🙏🏻👍🏼
Old video but so glad i found it definitely doing this over weekend
OH my god such perfect job and grout colour is too
After watching all you went through, and considering what I am facing...... My husband made a floor with wide lines, I am considering (as I have been) simply to use acrylic paints. I've become quite the artist and I believe this to be the best route.,............. all things considered.
Good luck!!
Do not use acrylic paint. Grout needs to breathe and this product is made for that. Regular paint will not be the best option.
Did you end up painting the acrylic on the grout after all? I agree with your sentiments- what was done here was amazing and Kudos to K - but- like you I’m thinking that it’s just too much work so I’m going to paint using concrete or masonry paint. Wish me luck 😉
I put the paint on with an angled chisel point brush. Much easier, stays in the lines so less clean up after
This was super helpful! Great video and explanation!
Glad you think so!
I love the way your tile looks.
Thanks! It's held up well so far. Great product.
Thank you. I needed these instructions.
@@maryannsy4129 good luck 😊
You did a fantastic job!! I’m doing my kitchen. Thank you!
Thank you!! Good luck ❤️
@@KatharticStudios I am so happy 😀. I did my kitchen last evening, woke up this morning and it looks so beautiful! Thank you again! I have some wrap around areas that I’ll tackle next 🙌✨😃🙏
Wow that's awesome!! Happy for you! Make sure you're gentle with the paint until it's fully cured!! 🥳
Thank you for sharing your excellent ideas ❤❤❤
Pro tip: DO NOT let toilet bowl cleaner sit on the grout for more than 2 minutes. If you don't rinse/neutralize it properly, the acid will keep eating away at the calcium that's in the grout. Color sealer (paint) is a sealer, spraying other sealers on top of it will only create sealer residue, don't do it.
I am going to try this...thank you for this video
Hope you like it!
The color issue was my problem as well. Thank you I did not know I needed a sealer 😫lol
This is such a great video.
I love the tile in my house, but the grout is gross. No matter how much I mop and scrub, the color is just too far gone. Your video gives a great solution! Thank you!
@@rjillspears4130 glad to hear it!! I love this stuff!
Excellent!
Thank you for this great video. I tried those grout pens and it did not work. My tiles look very similar to yours and I have the same dark grout even after cleaning them. Woohoo! Now I can re-do my floors.
Amazing! Good luck! 1.5years later and I still love mine.
@@KatharticStudios that’s the comment I was looking for. Long term satisfaction. Thanks! Great video.
Try the color haystack or driftwood/ I have the same tile snd that’s the color my guy used
Great video, thank you!
How has it held up?
Really well! One year later and I still love it. Easy to touch up & I'm planning to use again in another room in my house 🙂
@@KatharticStudios that’s awesome, thank you!!
Thank you💪
Great tutorial! How’s is your floor holding up today? I did the same method but with my dogs or idk what it is it eventually gets a bit worn out to where it starts to fade. However I did not use grout sealer like you used, I am going to re do mine and spray the grout sealant this time.
Toilet bowl cleaner you have to be careful with especially if it is blue it left my grout blue before. Actually liquid grout cleaner works the best. It only takes a few minutes too. I do a small section at a time.
My tiles are way lighter than yours although not pure white so not sure which shade i should choose? Would you reckon white?
@@jacquelinemcmillan2793 White would look nice! Can you tell what the original (clean) grout color was meant to be? There are plenty of colors to pick from and there's really no right answer, just personal preference. The one thing I would suggest keeping in the same family of warm vs cool. Ie, if the tiles are cream colored at all, look for a warmer white.
How has it held up?
I was wondering the same.
It's great so far! There are a couple of really tiny spots that have chipped because I didn't clean underneath well enough before I applied the paint, but I have the bottle handy to fix those whenever I need, which is nice. Otherwise, its virtually the same as the day I did it! One thing though is that you have to clean it like a painted surface as opposed to sanded grout. I normally just mop as usual and then wipe any stuck-on stain or food bits up by hand with a cloth. I don't think scrubbing with a brush would do any favors to the paint, though I haven't tried. I suppose I could always touch up with the paint if something did happen though. Overall, I have no regrets!
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Your video is really good, and I think I'm going to try this. I do have a question, however. Does painting and sealing your grout completely negate the need to clean it periodically with grout cleaner? Or is this a misnomer? My thought is that if the sealant is applied properly, it makes the grout surface nonporous, and thus, dirt resistant. So all you have to do is mop the floor. Right or wrong?
You're right - the texture changes so that you can clean it like a regular part of the floor. The grout is no longer sandy and porous so it doesn't absorb stains the same way, which is good, but dirt can still collect or get stuck in the "groove" of your grout lines. I normally sweep/mop my floor as regular and then if something is stuck in the grout I'll wipe that area by hand with a regular cleaner (not grout cleaner). You can't scrub as aggressively as you could before or else you'll pull the paint off, but you're right that it's nonporous and so dirt wipes off. If anything happens during cleanup, you can also touchup the paint at any time!
WOW your floor looks great! I wonder how well this works on kitchen counters? White grout is so difficult to keep looking clean!! I'd love to watch any update videos for your floor grout.: )
Thanks! So far so good, especially with the sealant. Nice to know that I have the paint in my cupboard and can always order more in case it chips too!
❤what products did you use?
It's all linked in the description box! ❤️
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What do you use to clean it?
That’s a lot of work
One year later, I can definitely say it was worth it!!
Zep grout cleaner works amazing.
Good to know!
Is their an easier application for sealing after putting on the new grout paint ??
The paint does have a sealer built in so additional sealing is optional! You can also look for non-aerosol sealing products. There must be wipe-on or roll-on options.
@@KatharticStudios thanks! The wife and I are tackling our bathroom today with these methods.
@@User37621 good luck! 🥳
@@User37621 how did it go? I’m about to do my bathroom.
If you had a small area like an entryway, would you have regrouted instead, or still used the paint?
Unless the grout is in really bad shape, definitely the paint! I love this stuff so much for floors. Not sure about wet spaces like bathrooms though.
@@KatharticStudios ohhh… so maybe not good for a bathroom? That’s the floor I’m needing done.
2 years later and it has held up fine around my kitchen sink! I think it would be okay on a bathroom floor around the sink and toilet, but I wouldn't use it directly inside a shower or tub. It's similar to wall paint - durable to splashes but not made for being repetitively submerged. In any case, it's a cheap and relatively easy option to try vs regrouting or installing entirely new floors. And you can keep your paint bottle on hand in case of any future touch ups. Worth a try!
The tiles looks so nice. How long would it last before you have to repaint? I am planning to do just the mapei grout refresh paint without the optional sealant because its hard to get a separate sealant here..
Thanks! It has been close to a year and I have not repainted. Still looks excellent. I also think the sealant is optional, so don't worry about that. Just be gentle when cleaning (wipe, don't scrub) like any other painted surface and it should last a long time. Plus it's super easy to touch up! I'm super happy with my results.
What MAPEI color code did you use? 137,131 or 130?
Seems that mapei uses other color codes for US vs EUROPE ..?
I used the color called "Straw"! Not sure the color code... looks like #94?@@HultaforsGroupBe
Knee pads. May help!
Thank you! Great tutorial!
Great idea!
Use turboseal
How is this looking now ? Do you still recommend this product and process?
It looks great! I definitely recommend it for really old, stained grout like mine. I'd never have been able to get a light and bright color without paint unless I ripped it all up and regrouted. The paint has stuck very well. The main con is that you have to be more gentle cleaning it and can't scrub hard like regular grout or else you risk peeling or chipping the paint. But I still have the rest of the paint bottle sitting in my closet, so touch ups are easy. I also think the aerosol sealer isn't really necessary.
@@KatharticStudios thank you.
Peroxide and a toothbrush also cleans well and is a lot cheaper
I believe it can damage grout though
But the grout is not exposed unless the paint has chipped off.
Is the white gonna come off if I wash my tiles with pinesol?
My husband loves tiles. I have thought about getting it installed. My 74 yr best friend has tile in her house. It always looks gross.
As I watch this, I think to myself, this is not doable to keep clean properly as I age.
STOP MOPPING YOUR TILE FLOORS ! PERIOD ! Keep it vacuumed and leave it alone ! Also spot clean with a large grout sponge well broken in and only damp not dripping wet . Immediately dry the cleaned area with a terry bath towel. You don't need any chemicals ! Just cold water . Using grout stain ( paint ) is ok. You could have used paper towels as you painted and wiped off across the tile , just leaving it in the grout. 30 years experience talking. You don't need to seal paint ! It is already sealed. It's paint ! Use a microfiber 12 inch swivel mop with Bona hard surface floor cleaner sprayed on the mop, not the floor. It will remove any surface soil that you can see in light reflection. Just vacuum once in a while . The less you do, the better tile floors will look ! NEVER MOP AGAIN !
I have a question. I have some tiles that SOMETHING splashed on it. It literally took the shiny finish off in those spots. So the floor always looks like something was spilled in that spot. Is there any way to add a permanent shine to those spots again?
@@EyezLikaFox̌ , l do not know what type of tile you have or what glaze was fired on. But most Ceramic or Porcelain floor tiles are virtually chemical resistant, including acids. If you have mopped your floor over a long period of time, it has built up a sheen ( glossy look ) then those more dull or un-glossy spots are just where an acidic type of cleaner spilt or splashed. As far as a coating to make it look the same , l really couldn't tell you. Coatings , sealers , clear acrylic floor finishes could work but would you would have to test a small spot, and determine if it would be matt, satin, semi gloss etc.
Umm this is terrible advice. Just use PH neutral floor cleaner and yes, mop your tile. If the grout keeps keeping dirty then deep clean it and seal it
I found it tasted strange when i brushed my teeth after this.
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Gorgeous legs. THANKS!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Urgent!! That last sealant is very toxic. Bad for animals and children. Air it out for 2 days before having your family around it.
For viewers and for her in the future, please use a bucket of clean water.. do 🚫 not rinse that nasty, germy cloth in your kitchen sink😝😝
I don't see your point. A kitchen sink is basically a bucket with a drain. I also clean my sink regularly.
I understand why a person would wonder if pouring mop water down the kitchen drain is alright. We take special care of our food preparation areas and are careful about cleaning the sink. Bottom line, the sink is nonporous. It does not absorb germs and gross stuff. Just give your sink a thorough cleaning/ disinfecting after pouring dirty water down the drain. I sure miss the utility sink I had in my old house laundry room. It made the perfect dump sink.