Tile floors or countertops often show their age over time. Usually this is not a result of the tile itself becoming worn, but the grout in between the tile. Many people opt to whiten the grout, but you also can darken in between the tile with grout stain. Coloring the grout will hide dirt that won't come out, and grout stains come in different colors to complement your tiles. Darkening grout is an inexpensive way to alter the look of your tiles without replacing them. Follow these easy instructions for darkening grout.
Applying Grout Stain
Prepare the colorant. Pour a small amount of grout stain into a paint tray. This will allow easier access to the stain. You may add more stain to the tray when necessary.
Paint the grout. Use a small artist's paintbrush and apply an even coat of stain to the grout. Use the stain sparingly on the brush and be careful not to allow any stain to pool in 1 area, as pools of stain will darken spots quickly due to the porous nature of grout. Allow the grout to dry for 1 hour.
Cleaning the Tiles
Wipe the tiles. Remove excess stain that may have overlapped onto the tiles by filling a spray bottle with water. Thoroughly spray the area and wipe down with a clean sponge.
Remove extra dried stain. Use a nylon scrub pad to clean any stubborn dried stain from your tiles.
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