AquaMix Enrich N'Seal vs Enhancer - Cost??

This is a followup question for my dried-too-light grout.

I went to the store to order AM Enrich N'Seal & return the AM Enhancer, as advice was that the Enrich gives a darker, better result.

Does $400+ sound right for the cost, vs $18 for the Enhancer?

The guy at the desk didn't seem positive about what he was ordering. That was for the smallest amount. I understand that sealer is expensive; I just wanted to check with y'all before placing an order for that. Is it that much better product? Does that price sound in-line? I'm desperate, but maybe not as desperate as I think.

Thanks!
Joan

[Davestone]

I wouldn't pay that,i use the enhancer and it always worked very well for me. Keep in mind the grout will only darken with age and use,and won't get any lighter.

[Mike2]

Hi Joan:

AM Enrich N'Seal is expensive, but not that expensive.

Here are some ball-park prices.

Pint $65
Quart $105
Gallon $330

Tell us what type of stone or tile you have, tile size, the width of the grout joints, and total sq. ft. so we can at least estimate how much you need. At little goes along way assuming you do not have an extremely porous stone.

Thanks, you guys. I have 20x20" ceramic tile, grout lines maybe 1/2" (tape measure's lost in chaos for moment), about 680 sf.

I went ahead & applied some of the AM Enhancer where it'll be covered up, to see how it dries.

I also wrote AM for cost - maybe Lowe's order-desk-tile-guy just didn't know what quantity the computer was quoting or something. I saw the price, but all I could think was maybe that was their cost for a unit - like a case or something.

Sure wish I'd discovered this board BEFORE I needed it to FIX a problem - you folks are so truly helpful!

Joan

[Mike2]

Since you only need to seal the grout and you have large format tiles, I'm thinking you have a better than 50% chance to get by with just one pint. At least that is what I would buy to start out with.
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Edit P.S. (You have approx. 57 sq. ft. of grout)

[Davy]

I'm the one that was singing praises about enrich n seal. It does enhance better than regular enhancer, I've done my own unofficial tests. I know, scary. It does seem to leave a little more shine too which sometimes isn't wanted. The builder I work for buys it so I just pick up what I need without considering price.

I agree, a pint will do what you have. I'll try and attach a picher of a backsplash with enrich n seal.

I've used the product many times in the past 6 months. I've sealed 1400 sq. ft. of travertine with it with a quart or less. I swear I only pay $140.00 a gallon. I buy through account and rarely actually check my bills. It'll be interesting to see if I've paid more all this time. Aqua mix reps sent it to me while it was still in testing and implied it would only be slightly more expensive than their 15 Gold which seems to fit $140.00.

Incidentally, if you just want darker grout, their colorants are about $20.00 a bottle that will do your whole job probably and also I've used these for 15 years or so. Very good product, it can be applied so as to look very natural and not painted at all.

Special order any color you want, as in ANY color by any manufacturer. Most in stock for quick ship.

[doitright]

Hi Unregistered

Thanks for your input here, and on the other thread. Please register, and give us a first name. It's nice to know who we're talking to.

I am also a long time user of Aqua Mix grout colorant. I don't necessarily agree that it's the solution to darken light grout joints.

After you register, let's bring this discussion to the Pro Forum. Should be educating, and we don't have to confuse a homeowner.