Article: DO IT YOURSELF: ; Scrub or stain, then seal grout

Q:We had beautiful ceramic-tile floors in our bathrooms, but the gray grout has become discolored and I can't seem to get it clean despite lots of scrubbing. Is there a way to restore the grout color? - D. Johnson

A:A colored grout stain could be the answer. These stains are available in a variety of colors, including light gray, white and darker tones such as green, brown and black. Grout stain is not difficult to apply, but you should read the directions and cautions carefully. The surface must be clean and dry before application, which is done with a sponge or brush. There are a number of Internet sources of grout stain. One source of standard colors and custom colors is www.super- ...

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