Grout sealer / Enhancer...

[dash01]

My husband and I had our kitchen tiled last weekend and we need to seal it soon. The grout is a bit lighter then we wanted and I have been looking into enhancers. Any recomendations?? I called the Aqua mix and inquired about enrich n seal and color enhancing sealer. The tech support said that although it darkens grout it is sometimes not an even color and a few people have ahd problems with an uneven finish. I also inquired about Stone tech enhancer but they have not returned my call And I have to order online which I really don't want to do cause of the wait ( I have a 3year old that loves grape juice).

Also I would like to do a vinigar and water wash to remove haze but have read mixed reviews (does is work??) and am now considering the Aqua mix haze cleaner. Any other products I should know about for both of these problems??
Thanks,
Dash

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[doitright]

Hi Dash, Welcome! :)

I glad to hear that Aqua Mix gave you the straight scoop about their enhancer darkening grout. This is true for all enhancers that I've tried, and I wouldn't depend on one to give the results that you're looking for.

You can try the vinegar and water on the haze first. If that doesn't do the trick, you can move up to the AM Haze remover.

Grape juice can be dangerous on any sealed surface. This is because of the citric acid and the lovely purple stains it can leave behind.

I would use a product such as Stone Techs Bulletproof or Aqua Mix Ultra Solve (or Sealers Choice). Try to stay with a top of the line sealer vs. one of the less expensive ones.

[DonB]

Dash,

I've tested some Aqua Mix Color Enhancing Sealer on Polyblend Delorean Gray grout and found it darkened it quite a bit. It changed the color very noticeably uniformly without any splotchiness but your mileage may vary. If you consider doing that, I'd definitely recommend you get some identical grout and make up a test board and try it yourself before committing your countertop because it's not reversible (that I know of).

Don

[doitright]

Hi Don :)

I'm going to stand behind my recommendation for the very reason you mentioned. It's irreversible.

Hi Dash :)

The only way to possibly check if it will take is to evenly dampen the grout with water, and see how it darkens. If there are areas that the grout has a skin coat on it, chances are it will turn out blotchy.

[DonB]

Hi John,

I like to acid brush just to ensure there are no haze problems. Preventative medicine.

Don