Grout Staining
Eichler Home Grout Transformation
My latest project transforming the grout color to better match the tile. This house was a trip with plants growing through openings in the floor! Joseph Eichler was the premier builder of the late mid-century. He believed in bringing the outside in and he was among the first builders to install very large windows in…
Read MoreChanging grout color around plank tile
This plank floor was in a brand new home and the builder did not allow the homeowner to choose light colored, narrow grout joints. The homeowner was worried the grout would darken and take on a grid-like appearance over time. The best option was to lighten the grout color by applying an epoxy-based grout colorant which also…
Read MoreChanging the color of grout
Over the years this ceramic mosaic floor with sanded white grout darkened considerably. After many frustrating attempts to clean it, the homeowner called me and we agreed to apply epoxy-based grout colorant to the joints. The grout colorant we use is dual purpose: it not only changes the appearance of grout to a consistent color…
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