How to Make Grout Look Like New
Left: Grout refresh; Right: Stained grout
One of the most frustrating areas to keep stain free is grout lines. Even when the grout says it wont stain, it’s not true! White grout is the number 1 offender of this, but it can happen with any grout color. Luckily, there is a way to bring the grout back to looking like new, Mapei Grout Refresh paint. I’ve used this product twice, once to change a grout color completely, and most recently to make our white grout look like new. Check out how to update your grout below!
Supplies:
Mapei Grout Refresh
Krud Kutter
Grout Brush
Small paintbrush or toothbrush
Paper towels
Tutorial:
Scrub the grout thoroughly with a Grout Brush and Krud Kutter (or similar cleaning product).
Wipe off all cleaning product with a paper towel.
Wipe the whole area with a wet paper towel, then dry off.
Apply Mapei Grout Refresh to the grout lines, keep the working area small so you have enough time to work with the paint before it dries.
Spread the paint over the grout lines evenly using a small paintbrush or a toothbrush.
Follow manufacturer instructions for how long to let the paint sit:
Let the paint sit on the grout for 5 minutes or less and wipe excess paint off the tile with a dry paper towel (in the direction of the grout).
Let the paint sit on the grout for 20-25 minutes, then wipe excess paint off the tile with a wet paper towel (in the direction of the grout), avoiding the grout.
Avoid traffic for 2 hours and water for 24 hours.
After the grout is completely dry, clean the area around the tile with a wet paper towel to ensure all excess paint is removed from the tile.
Results
Kitchen counter grout before
Kitchen counter grout after (Color: White/eggshell)
Hallway grout before
Hallway grout after (Color: Iron)
This is a very simple process and is definitely worth the results! The grout in our dining room has held up for over a year with no issues. I will let you know how our white grout holds up in the kitchen, that’s the real test. If you try out this product, let me know how it goes! Thanks for reading!