MAPEI UltraCare Grout Refresh, Universal Grout Colorant & Sealer, 8 oz Bottle – Easy Grout Restoration & Protection, 5010 Black

It’s an excellent product. Though it’s a small bottle but goes a long way. My kitchen grout was pretty bad but this product did a fantastic job. I used a painting brush to apply it. It was very easy to apply and dried very quickly. It’s been 2 months since and it doesn’t fade or come off. The grout looks great and sealed. Gave new life to my kitchen floor. Great product! I’m really happy I bought it.

After twelve years, two puppies, two teenagers and all their friends tromping through the kitchen and dining room, my grouted tile floors were an eyesore! I considered ripping up the tile and putting down something new. I dreaded the noise, dust, and cost the project would have caused. I ran across this product while trying to pick out new tile and grout for a master bathroom remodel. I bought a bottle at my local home improvement store. The results were fabulous! The coverage and ease of use is incredible. My tile floors look brand new. I applied the product with a children's toothbrush. After the product dried, about 30 minutes, I went back and used a washcloth and Dawn soap to remove any grout refresh color that had got onto the tile. It came up easily from the tile, while staying adhered to the grout. This is an awesome product that saved me thousands of dollars. Depending on the size of your project, it is labor intensive, but so well worth it! Hint: I would make sure that you test the color before applying it in a large section. Colors can be tricky in different lights. I am an interior designer and had to try three colors before finding the perfect match for my tastes. Second, be sure you have knee pads or a low stool. I had a knee pad but found my knees and lower back ached for days after the project. However, I still thought the end results were worth the pain:)

The only regret I have is not knowing about this product earlier! Easy to apply and wipe off with clear instructions. Color choice matched the photo online. I highly recommend this to update or even just refresh your grout.

Overall, I'm pleased with how easily the paint applied. Our house has its original 1994 tile, and the grout had turned a disgusting color from years of neglect. Since we purchased our home a couple years ago, I couldn't decide whether to gut the bathroom or cover the tile; but when I came across the paint, I thought it could be a good temporary and low budget fix. Yet to be seen on how well it will hold up with cleaning. Pros: coverage seems effective; Rain is a nice blue-grey that's pleasing to the eye; low odor; dries quickly Cons: the nib (cap) doesn't have a way to close it and dries clogged if you don't plan to use it all at once; it can be messy, so be patient with applying and cleaning up the lines; there's no way to get the lines exactly pristine, especially if the grout is close to the same level as the tile

Great product! Made our tile flooring look new again. We've tried every other method to try and restore/clean our grout, but without luck. We tried cleaning chemicals, natural mixes, baking soda, vinegar, bleach, etc. Then we tried wire & nylon wheels hooked up to a drill, but with no luck. This was the last resort, and it works! And I've read complaints about it looking like white out on grout, but I'm guessing those consumers didn't find the right color. In local stores, they only carry a few colors: white, gray and tan. On The company website, I found that they offer 40+ colors! So I went on Amazon and ordered 4 different colors to test. The third one I tested worked best for our tile color. * Please note that the color slightly changes when it dries. So I would recommend doing a small area, waiting for it to try first, then evaluate color match. In regard to application, what worked best for me was to use a regular paint brush, same that I use when painting the corners or edges of my walls. Mine had a tapered end, which I think helps. Then I slightly wet the end of the brush and dried a bit, just enough to get the bristles compacted. I then squeeze a line of sealer along the middle of the brush, asking the entire length. Then, just paint along the grout. Super easy and fast. Hardly any paint got on tiles. And if it did, I would wipe off after doing a few grout lines, didn't wait for it to dry. Just used a dry microfiber cloth. And, if the sealer is a good match in color, you're really not going to see it on the tile. I only applied 2 weeks ago, so don't know long t term durability, although it's a colored sealer, so should be easier to clean going forward, and should be durable enough to stick. Highly recommend! Just but a few colors first to try and send back whatever you don't open. See my attached photos for proof!

Good product. Easy to apply and dries very quickly. Easy clean up.

Update: a few months in and all the grout paint is coming off where the water stream from the shower head hits the tile. I followed the instructions to the T. I cannot recommend this product. All my time wasted. We had our shower re-tiled 2 years ago, so our grout was in good condition. The problem was that I chose the grout color in a rush because the color I wanted was not in stock. It was dark brown. We used the same dark brown in our kitchen, which I like because we have an industrial look in there. In the bathroom, I wanted more of a "spa" feel, and the dark brown was not working for me. I considered having the dark brown removed and then replaced with the light gray that I originally wanted. I couldn't find anyone that would do it. I did some research and came across this product on Youtube. I watched several videos and read the reviews to avoid my own learning curve. It is time consuming, but if you follow the instructions of those who have done it, it is not difficult. My grout did not have a sealer on it, so the Grout Refresh was a good choice. I began using a tooth brush, but then switched to a stiff, wide artist's brush, which I like better. I used the "dry" method of covering the grout, letting it dry, then wiping the tile with a MOIST cloth and using an old credit card to scrape the excess off the tile. The concept is similar to scraping dried paint off of glass. If you don't let it dry long enough, you can remove some of the color on the grout joints. I abolutely love my grout now! I was able to get the look I wanted all along. My concern is how will it hold up to chemicals and scrubbing when I clean our shower in the future. I've contacted the company to inquire about this. At this point, I hight recommend, but follow the guidelines before and during application.

I bought black but it is like a medium grey. It will work but its not ideal.