Solve -Yellowing White Grout

Now for the 4th time in 10 years I have to regrout the white grout in my bathroom. Why is it that within days of regrouting the white grout turns yellow throughout the entire bathroom? When it was last done 2 years ago I was informed it had to do with the mixing water. I then purchased from a supermarket one that was suggested, however that still didn’t solve the problem. Please offer some words of advise before mys next attempted in having white grout.

Giovanna

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

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nelson34

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

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Do it, try some of this and you’ll be good.

nelson34

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

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Do it, try some of this and you’ll be good.

ncastillosmith | 6 years and 10 months ago

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Try a colored grout- gray or black.

Giovanna | 6 years and 10 months ago

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No sealer was never used. Also this problem is occurring in a powder room that doesn’t have a shower.

yudashasom | 6 years and 10 months ago

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Have you used sealer?

hiursula | 6 years and 10 months ago

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I’m not sure if you use bleach to clean but I was advised by a tile distributor that using bleach to clean the tiles will cause the grout to yellow. Check out this thread for other’s input. https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4066777/white-grout-is-turning-yellow

hiursula | 6 years and 10 months ago

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