Grout has dried in different shades

[alan0259]

Help!

I've laid some rectangular porcelain tiles in my kitchen on a concrete floor, when I came to grout it I used some Evostik from Homebase (which I'm now regretting), the shade came out as expected but the odd patch was darker and the grout wasn't level with the tiles, and the odd bit had air bubbles in it.

So I thought I would go over it all again, now it has come out a completely different shade, the mix was the same (3.5 to 1 ratio) but looks like I might have done different drying times.

So now I'm stuck with a good grout level but wrong colour, will I have to scrape it all out and start again with some decent grout or can you get anything to change its colour?

Thanks

 

[Andy Allen]

hi, aqua mix do a range of grout colourants, to re-colour grout......might be worth a try..

 

[alan0259]

Thanks Andy, just been reading up on this and it looks perfect!

Do you know where I can buy it from? I've tried B&Q, Homebase and Tile Giant and nobody seems to sell it, Tile Giant sell the Mapei stuff but it doesn't seem to get as good reviews.

Fellow biker I see :cool2:

Cheers

 

[bobbynz]

Depending on what colour the grout is you may have to apply 2 coats.Just use an artists brush just wide enough for the joint.
Depending on the temp. allow the colourant to dry in the joint, then apply a wet sponge or ideally use a spray bottle to apply a light mist over the tile and joint.Then leave to soak for about 5 to 10 minutes. then use a semi dry sponge or rag to wipe away any excess from the tile. It will be trial and error at the beginning so just do a small area at first then once you have it sorted then carry on with the rest.
Hope thats helpful, done a few recolour jobs and the aquamix product is really good but take your time with it.
If the colourant is a bit damp when you start to clean off, then you may wipe it out of the joint. If this happens you must allow the joint to dry thoroughly before you redo.

 

[Andy Allen]

hmmm, after a bit of looking around seems they may have pulled there products from the european markets, you can mail order from the states, or shop around and see if anyone has any stocks left....

sorry i couldnt be of more help... (wot bike you got)....bit off topic, but still interesting lol.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Try Kevin Martin at Marble life Birmingham. (07770 598855) another grumpy old g*t like me :lol: but he knows everything you need to know about Aqua mix.

 

[alan0259]

Hmmm might just have to go for the Mapei one, I can get the Aquamix off eBay but is £23!

Anyone used the Mapei stuff?

Bike is a 1998 CBR 600 F3, what you got? lol

 

[Andy Allen]

Hmmm might just have to go for the Mapei one, I can get the Aquamix off eBay but is £23!

Anyone used the Mapei stuff?

Bike is a 1998 CBR 600 F3, what you got? lol

speed triple.....

sorry havnt used the mapei one..

 

[alan0259]

That can looks offensive! lol, stubbied mine a few months back, I love it!

 

[Aspect Tiling]

Try Kevin Martin at Marble life Birmingham. (07770 598855) another grumpy old g*t like me :lol: but he knows everything you need to know about Aqua mix.

Used aqua mix a couple of times, good stuff. Bought off ebay and direct from Kevin both at a similar price.

 

[Gazzer]

I have found this to be better than Aquamix, seems stronger and most of the time only needs one coat. Tradetiler Universeal Grout Colour

 

[DHTiling]

I was just gunna say the universeal one as well.. If tradetiler doesn't have your colour then CTD sell it as well..

 

[Gazzer]

I was just gunna say the universeal one as well.. If tradetiler doesn't have your colour then CTD sell it as well..

Its good stuff, tried the white and grey

 

[Ian]

Its good stuff, tried the white and grey

I used the ivory yesterday, spot on product, very consistent colour.

 

[alan0259]

Cheers Sir Ramic, I saw some of your posts on a search and noticed you had switched to the universal product, bought it this afternoon

 

[Gazzer]

Cool let us know what "you" think, I am sure you will not be disappointed .

 

[hillhead]

Hi Alan, i have used mapei's fuga fresco a couple of times with very good results.
Grouts are temperamental for a lot of people lately.

 

[alan0259]

Cool let us know what "you" think, I am sure you will not be disappointed .

Best not be for £25! lol.

Delivery was excellent.

How long you think it will take to do this on a medium sized kitchen floor? (2 ft x 1ft tiles in brick effect).

Any tips for application? i was thinking of scrubbing it in with a toothbrush.

I plan on doing this in the next week or so, got a joiner and plumber coming to finish some bits off so might as well let them make their mess first.