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thelittleflower
Penfield, PA
(Zone 5b)
June 13, 2009
02:16 PM Post #6682669
| My latest project was a table top. I finally got it grouted but now I think that the grout is too light. It doesn't show off the details as I would have liked. If you look close at the picture, you can see that there are flowers in the design, but they barely show up. Is there anything that I can do to fix it? I thought about putting some of my deck stain on the grout and rubbing it in a bit to make the grout look alittle darker. Help. I did too much work on this table to not be able to enjoy the end result.
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the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
June 13, 2009
03:24 PM Post #6682886
| Quoted from our resident guru Wuvie:
"Rub'n Buff is a wax metallic finish for highlighting, stenciling and more.
It is an Amaco product which can often be found at Hobby Lobby."
She used this on a mosaic ball to darken the grout. Maybe it will work for you too? :)
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Verfkwas
Pretoria
South Africa
June 15, 2009
03:30 AM Post #6688984
| I love your design!
I've used acrylic paint mixed with water which I then sponged onto my work before sealing. However, I only did this a couple of weeks ago and my project hasn't been exposed to extreme summer sun yet, so I'm not sure if it will fade.
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thelittleflower
Penfield, PA
(Zone 5b)
June 15, 2009
10:22 AM Post #6689928
| Thanks Verfkwas. I decided to paint the grout black. (why-I don't know) I am okay with the black, although I wish that I had left it alone. The only thing is that the black paint is a flat paint. When I sprayed on the grout sealer, the black paint was all shiny and it looked really good. Is there anything I can do to make the black paint shiny? 
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Mazda1994
Oklahoma City, OK
June 15, 2009
03:12 PM Post #6691400
| I like it black, but I don't know how to make it shiny. |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
June 15, 2009
03:13 PM Post #6691412
| I used gloss spar varnish spray on my mosaic table, and it made the black grout shiny. |
thelittleflower
Penfield, PA
(Zone 5b)
June 15, 2009
05:48 PM Post #6692090
| the1pony: did you paint the whole table or just the grout? |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
June 15, 2009
06:26 PM Post #6692245
| I used it on the whole table- I wanted the whole thing sealed so I could use it on the porch. It comes in a can just like spray paint, so it was really easy to use. |
imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
June 15, 2009
10:03 PM Post #6693269
| I like your dark grout--now I want to do something to darken the grout on MY mosaic project...LOL! |
thelittleflower
Penfield, PA
(Zone 5b)
June 16, 2009
10:24 AM Post #6695139
| imapigeon: I would NOT suggest painting the grout, unless you are a good painter. I think it would have turned out better if I had used the deck stain and just wiped it on and off quickly. That only would have given the grout a brownish tint, but it would have been easier than painting it. I am okay with my finished product, but it's not perfect, so I am ready to do another. (I know nothing is ever perfect, but for some reason I always feel the need to be perfect--well actually not be perfect but for everything to go MY way. I guess that's a flaw in my personality. lol) |
Verfkwas
Pretoria
South Africa
June 17, 2009
02:11 AM Post #6699413
| I LOVE the dark grout!
Even though the dragonfly was in contrast to the white grout, I didn't really take notice of it. But strangely enough it really stands out with the dark grout. And I love the way that every pebble and piece of tile is now visible. The colours seem more vibrant.
Well done!
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somersetsue
Portland, OR
(Zone 8b)
June 17, 2009
02:12 AM Post #6699415
| Hi flower...I have used the acrylic paint that you get at Michael's or Hobby Lobby
you can either cut it with water or I like to just poor it on and spread it around (with gloved hands) working it all in, and wipe the excess off. I like to use the black diamond...it makes the the grout have a hint of sparkle. Then put the sealer on...but I don't know if it will work since you already sealed it. I love to use the
acrylic paint. You can make your grout any color that you desire. |
thelittleflower
Penfield, PA
(Zone 5b)
June 17, 2009
08:05 PM Post #6702819
| verfkwas: I agree with you that everything stands out much better with the black grout.
somersetsue: Originally I was going to pour the paint on and wipe it off, but I was afraid that it wouldn't wipe off of the glass and marbles. I wish I would have done it that way. I am just taking in all of this advice so that my next project will be even better than this one. Thanks everyone. |
curvesarein
September 14, 2009
02:44 AM Post #7061899
| I used paint to change grout color on a kitchen island, wasn't real happy with it.
I want to use some plates I got to make a mosaic top for an old singer sewing machine base that will be shiny black. I love the black grout and think I will do that. I am open for suggestions. The top will be 2 by 3 feet and go under a covered patio and window, for plants. So suggest away. Here are the plates I got today for $1.20 at Cracker Barrell. How would you lay it out. I have five plates, but only one is pansys the others are all like the other plate pictured. They are old seed packet covers.
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curvesarein
September 14, 2009
02:45 AM Post #7061900
| Here they are close up, I was thinking of using white tile with them, cheap at home depot and matches the plates. Do I need tile cutters or nippers, or can I just crush them? 
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curvesarein
September 14, 2009
02:46 AM Post #7061902
| Here is the pansy one, and the only one I have like it. I have four of the previous picture. 
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