Figoush Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 My floor tiles are in really good shape and I can live with them. It's just the grout looks like it's concrete or something. Really ugly and doesn't match the tiles. Can I have someone grout over this in a matching colour? I'm just not sure if this stuff has to be chipped out first or if a layer of grout will bind to this concrete looking stuff or am I asking for trouble. It's throughout the house, so am looking for the path of least resistance. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 There is a god productin the States that you can use to change the color and it prety durable whe the grout line is thin but I do not know how durable if the grout is very wide. I did it in a bathroom and it worked well but I nver found that product here.Not even in Monterrey where they have a plant. I would not grout over I do notthink it is worth the time and expense and since you need to chip you will have chipped tiles and then you need to replace those...and so on.. Path of least resistance , leave it alone put area rugs and furniture and forget about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figoush Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Sigh, you're probably right. I'm sure there'll be more pressing matters without creating one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 We had a similar problem and had the grout chipped out and replaced. Its a slow process and extremely messy but was well worth it when it was over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I think the only way to do it is to ask for an estimate and then you will know if it is worth it to you , to me it is not but everyone has different priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figoush Posted June 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Yikes, Canmex 87. That sounds like I might as well just do a new tile job. thanks people for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I have never noticed tile with grout of a matching color, if that is even possible. Grout is available in colors, but is usually chosen as a contrasting color to the ceramic tiles and grouted 1/4 to 3/8 inch wide. Ours are grey grout, which would look something like concrete, but is coarser. I would never consider trying to grind it all out just to change the color; I would move first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Well every one is different and it gives work to the local so it is good all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Matching the color of the grout to the color of the tile negates the look of tile. You might as well have a painted floor. A nice tile job always has contrasting grout. That said, the OP may just have an ugly grout job, but as others have said, huge job to change it, learn to live with it, or bust it all out and re-do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osoprehistorico Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 How about using cement paint since the grout is in good shape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figoush Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 Mudgirl, I agree contrast is nice, but this is a butt ugly contrast. it looks like I'll just learn to love it until I win the lotto. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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