When Considering Grout Color Sealing, Grout Pens are Not the Best Option

There are many options when it comes to grout color sealing, some more efficient than others. Properly sealing your grout not only protect it from dirt and debris but prevents moisture from getting into the tile, preventing serious damage. You want to make sure whatever solution you choose is effective. Grout pens are a popular option that is not ideal when you are considering grout color sealing, especially for the long-term protection of your tile. If you are using grout pens to completely seal your floors, you might be surprised as to how damaging this option can be.

How do Grout Pens Work?

Grout pens are pretty versatile, but how do they work? Grout pens provide a thin waterproof sealant that quickly coats the grout between your tiles. The intent for grout pens is not for a full grout color sealing application. They are intended to temporarily cover your grout’s discoloration, providing a new seal on the grout until you can have the grout cleaned and resealed properly. These pens are only intended to cover between 140 and 200 feet of grout, depending on the width of the pen tip.

The grout pen color seal can come in several different color options to provide a match to your current grout or provide a way to update the color of your grout overall. Unfortunately, it is not quite as simple as they are advertised to be.

You have to be very careful with tracing your grout, ensuring that it is properly saturated while not getting any on your tile. Some color sealing grout pens will stain your tile and make it extremely difficult to clean if you do not catch the mistake before it dries. The Grout Medic of San Diego is able to remove grout pen bleed if it hasn’t been left to sit too long. A long-time stain could force the need to replace the tile.

The Problem with Grout Pens for Grout Color Sealing

If you intend to use grout pens for your grout color sealing project, you need to be ready to invest a lot of time and money into the process. You will need several grout pens to properly seal your grout and provide any following touchups. Grout pens were designed to touch up your grout in areas where the seal has worn down or was missed to protect your grout and tile. They are not intended to be used as a singular way to completely recolor your grout.

Some companies state that their grout pens ‘clean’ your grout when you use them. This is completely false. The grout pens cover up the stain, much like using whiteout on a piece of paper. If you remove it, the stain remains.

Proper Grout Color Sealing starts with Grout Cleaning

When you want to refresh the look of your tile and decide on grout color sealing, always make sure that your grout is properly cleaned before any applications of the sealant are placed. This is to make sure that no contaminants are left beneath the seal, allowing it a safe place from your commonly used cleaners. These contaminants can lead to mold and mildew growth, aggressively weakening your tile, grout, and the substructure that the tile is placed upon. This can very quickly lead to thousands in damage if enough moisture is left behind.

The Grout Medic of San Diego utilizes high-heat, low-pressure steam in our grout cleaning services to force out any dirt and grime while disinfecting your grout and tile of bacteria and other contaminants that have penetrated deep into the grout lines. Once this is done, our technicians will saturate your grout with a sealant that is rated for up to 20 years of protection. If you are wanting color stain options, our grout color sealing offers the same high-quality protection as our clear sealant.

To experience the difference that The Grout Medic of San Diego can make in your home or business with professional tile grout cleaning services, call us for an obligation-free, in-person consultation. Call 619-773-0093, submit our contact form, or select a day that works best for you using our online scheduling portal to make your appointment today!