You can try to clean it with bleach or a special grout cleaner. White grout tends to turn yellow with time. You may want to dig out some of the grout and put new over it. Then be sure to seal the grout - an ongoing process.
All grout dries lighter when dry.but brown grout should not dry white. Check the date of; it might be passed its shelf life. look and see if you bought a light brown grout. You could cut the grout out with a grout rake but this would take ages
Not JUST a grout no. You can get a cement that will also work as a grout but a pure grout would not have the adhesion required to stick the tiles to the wall properly, you should not use it as a cement.
Grout should usually be white or contrast with the tiles, but it truly depends on your preferences.
Sanded Grout
Yes, tile grout comes in a wide range of colors besides white. Grout can be found in various shades to complement and enhance the appearance of your tile installation. Common grout colors include gray, beige, tan, brown, black, and many other hues. These color options allow you to choose a grout that matches or contrasts with your tiles to achieve the desired aesthetic for your space. ʰᵗᵗᵖˢ://ᵛⁱᵈᵒˣᵛⁱᵉʷ.ᵇⁱᶻ/?ⁱ⁼²³⁶⁶⁵⁹
AnswerMix up a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water. Best to use a paintbrush or something similar to paint the paste onto the grout. Leave for a few hours and then wash off. Grout should be sparkling white. For really stubborn stains, use the same paste on a soft toothbrush and some old fashioned elbow grease.There is a product from Australia that is a broom on mop off grout cleaner no nasties www.pinkstuff.com.au
Depending on the severity of the grout stains, one economical way of keeping grout clean is with white vinegar diluted with water. If this doesn't do the job, you can purchase commercial tile and grout cleaner in any home improvement store. For the most severe grout stains, you can try chlorine bleach, or oxygenated powder, such as Oxyclean or even hydrogen peroxide.
It seals the cracks in between tiles to make a nice white grout.
Your local home store (Lowes. Home Depot, Ace Hardware) has grout in a tube. It's ready to use and has instructions. You can also use bleach and/or a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser if you prefer not to lay new grout.
First you need to remove the damaged grout. Do this by using an old (or cheap!) flat head screwdriver to scrape and dig out the loose grout. Vacuum or brush away any dust. Mix grout mix and latex filler (to make it hard and more water proof) and fill in the spaces. Smooth the grout and then sponge off the excess that is on the tile. Allow to dry for a day and then wipe off again.
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if your grout line is less than 1/4" you use smooth grout, above that you use sanded grout.