slight color variation in grout

[dc1874]

Hi..just finished grouting room using Hydroment Sanded grout..gray color. Everything came out perfect except after drying .. I can see slight shades of lighter and darker grout..any way I can even out the color...I have not sealed it yet..would a sealer even out the color?? Thanks !!! DAVE

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[doitright]

Hi Dave :)

Have you tried cleaning an area with vinegar and water (1:1)? :shades:

[stefan]

I don't think that would work, I guess what happend is , he didn't mix the grout good enough, or didn't let it sit and remix like it should be. Then again, maybe I'm wrong :cry:

[Davy]

Actually the vinegar can help, especially if the shading is only on the surface. Might have to go full strength if 1 to 1 isn't strong enough. Rinse well. :)

[stefan]

go for it dave, can't hurt

[Schluterman]

You didnt say how long since you finished grouting , sometimes it could take a week or so for the color to even out. Wait a while if still no luck distilled water and sulfamic acid per insructions.

John Mullett Tile
Lockport NY

[dc1874]

I don't think that would work, I guess what happend is , he didn't mix the grout good enough, or didn't let it sit and remix like it should be. Then again, maybe I'm wrong :cry:
HI..mixed it perfectly...let it set up...cleaned not too much water. Im thinking maybe there was come leftover thinset that wasnt cleand out of joints good enough...

[stefan]

that's it
easy to fix :yipee: