MapeiUltraCare Grout Refresh, Universal Grout Colorant & Sealer, 8 oz Bottle – Easy Grout Restoration & Protection, 5220 Eggshell

Needed to update my tile grout. I have used this before and it is still a great product. Can't go wrong. It is a little expensive to me but is worth it.

Exceptional product, one of the only that actually lasts in high traffic areas like floors. It is not easy to work with - it’s basically very sticky paint, not a slurry/peanut butter consistency like actual grout. That means it will get everywhere and you’ll have a lot of scrubbing to do. The results are worth the effort though. If you’re doing large format tiles, save yourself some trouble and just mask off everything except the grout line with tape but if you’ve got lots of little tile or mosaics then skip the tape and send it. For cleanup, I found I saved a ton of time with baby wipes and mr clean magic eraser instead of just water and a sponge. Lay it down (I use a silicone caulk spatula), get it worked into the grout joints, let it sit 20 mins, give the top of the tile a gentle pass with the baby wipes to soften the dried excess and then hit it with the magic eraser. I use the grooved ones to avoid digging into the grout joints, just be careful not to press too hard and drag it out of the joints. Practice a few times before tackling a big section. If you have a porous surface like honed natural marble, it will soak into the pores. Seal the tile before applying the grout refresh!The part you really want to know is whether it lasts - my marble mosaic bathroom floor with white cementitious grout had its lines constantly turned orange from dead skin, moisture and general wear. I applied this 6+ months ago and it still looks brand new. Zero complaints and it’s the only paint style option I’ve ever used that lasts like this. It also seals the existing grout nicely and makes it less prone to collect gunk.

This product works, don't apply directly to the grout joint, place a small amount on a (paper plate) dip brush and apply to joint GET THE PROPER BRUSH

I tried using a grout cleaner to clean my kitchen floor tile grout. It didn't work at all (I think the contractor neglected to seal the tile when he put it in just a year ago). Anyway, I couldn't stand the look of the dirt and grime so I searched around and came across this product. I was skeptical since the grout cleaner didn't work. I did a small area and liked what I was seeing, so I completed the entire kitchen. I have been reading many reviews from people who are unhappy with the product (and I'm hoping its only because they applied it incorrectly). I am keeping my fingers crossed that this holds up for a good while. Even though the product says its also a sealer, I intend to seal the grout just to be on the safe side and help it last longer. I only gave 4 stars because its only been about 12 hours and of course it looks good. I'll update this after 6 months.

I recently bought a home built in 1974. I'm not sure when the tiles were put in the kitchen but based on the awful dark stains that can't be removed from the grout no.matter.what, I'm thinking theyve been there quite a while. That being said, I've tried a few methods of applying the paint and subsequent tile clean-up and have a few pointers for anyone doing a project similar to mine.If you are trying to cover very dark, stained, unsealed, old grout like mine, two coats will be necessary to get full coverage. That said, the water/scrub method of removing excess paint does not work well. In fact, keeping any moisture away from the paint makes things go a lot smoother. You will spend an ungodly amount of time scrubbing and developing early onset arthritis in your knees, back and neck. What works best for me is to apply one coat of paint over 6-8 tiles and as you go wipe the excess off the tile with a finger. I wore latex gloves and that seemed to help alleviate the mess and create a nice sharp line. I wore my paint pants so I could quickly wipe excess off my finger. Since the paint dries quickly, I found that by the time I was finished with the 6-8th tile, the grout I started with was dry enough for a second coat. For the second coat, I was much more careful to stay in the lines. This made things go quicker than the first coat.I found that when I followed the instructions by painting the grout, letting it dry 30-60 mins then misting with water and wiping excess, left me with more work than I started. The water pulled up some of the paint on the grout and made it necessary to basically go through the whole process from start to finish to fix the dark spots. My fingernail ended up being the most effective tool in scraping excess paint off tile among an arsenal of other crazy things I tried using. Once most of my finger nails were broken off, I knew I had to find a better way.Buy some knee pads and take frequent breaks to stretch, otherwise you'll be pretty sore if you have a larger project like me. It would also be helpful to give yourself 3-5 days to finish if possible. Made all the difference in keeping my sanity!I am a little concerned about the paint coming up when I clean the floors later on. So far, so good, though. 4 stars for now...UPDATE — it’s been 2 years since I painted over the grout. It looks awful and I am currently looking for yet another fix aside from putting in new flooring. I have a dog and cat whose nails have done quite a job chipping the paint up. It also comes up easily after swiffering over it. I wish I would have left it alone or gone with a dark color. Buyer beware if you’re using this is a high trafficked area or putting light over dark!!