Ken's Deputy 4,460 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 I want some coloured grout. " Terra Di Siena " or " Burnt Orange " look about right. But, I can only find it in 10Kg sacks. I want to tile / grout a 48 x 18" counter top. So, I'm wondering if there's anything else I may look for? Anything come in a tub or a tube? I don't care about paying a score for the sack. It's just the principle of using a mug of it and throwing the rest away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,820 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Mix some food colouring up with white grout? Cheees, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 You can mix in acrylic paint to colour the grout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stumfelter 3,034 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Toolstations got mapei beige grout in 2.5 kg bags. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh_red 4,749 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Personally i rather use stuff you have to mix yourself . Over the years ive tried to move away from anything premixed as it doesnt seem to be as good as stuff you mix yourself 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
low plains drifter 10,740 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 What about mixing in the sediment from the bottom of your home brew barrel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,460 Posted October 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 hours ago, ArchieHood said: You can mix in acrylic paint to colour the grout. How do we gauge the amounts? Is there a formula? 1 hour ago, Welsh_red said: Personally i rather use stuff you have to mix yourself . As above, really. Where do I even start? 2 hours ago, stumfelter said: Toolstations got mapei beige grout in 2.5 kg bags. My head's about reaching melting point, by now, mate. Think I found their little bags? But, it appears out of stock. And, I'd be looking at darker. Maybe their 'Caramel' or even 'Terra Di Siena'? 58 minutes ago, low plains drifter said: What about mixing in the sediment from the bottom of your home brew barrel? Actually; The stuff that blew out when I fermented my beer had some tones in it not a million miles from what I have in mind. Generally still too pale and beige though. And drosophila. I see Mapei do something in a silicone tube? Wonder what that is? All seems to lead back to fukking Pintrest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh_red 4,749 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 41 minutes ago, Ken's Deputy said: How do we gauge the amounts? Is there a formula? As above, really. Where do I even start? My head's about reaching melting point, by now, mate. Think I found their little bags? But, it appears out of stock. And, I'd be looking at darker. Maybe their 'Caramel' or even 'Terra Di Siena'? Actually; The stuff that blew out when I fermented my beer had some tones in it not a million miles from what I have in mind. Generally still too pale and beige though. And drosophila. I see Mapei do something in a silicone tube? Wonder what that is? All seems to lead back to fukking Pintrest. See if their is a "topps tiles" shop local to you . If you go in there they will sort you out . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,984 Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 8 hours ago, W. Katchum said: Buy small tub if ready made white grout an a coloured grout pen, it’s okay I’m here all night I think he wants it for a work top.a bleach rag will soon wash the grout pen off.i have used grout pens.they are very good mate.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,460 Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 12 hours ago, Welsh_red said: See if their is a "topps tiles" shop local to you . If you go in there they will sort you out . None anywhere close to me, mate. Shame, because they do this: https://www.toppstiles.co.uk/matrixr/matrixr-grout-burnt-amber-2-5kg#selection.grout_size=2.5kg Looks a possibility. Though I'd rather get a clearer look at the supposed colour. Square, to the right, looks okay. n the bag it looks more pink. Anyway, they won't send. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 46,241 Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Grind up an old tile and mix it in with the grout Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,820 Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Reckon my suggestion was best Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,460 Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 What? Nescafe and grout?! Starting yo just think I could paint the shit. Less trouble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iworkwhippets 12,711 Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 There's a member on here Ken called tyla if he's any use 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,460 Posted October 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 All progressing now, mate I know I said something on the main thread, the other day. I get lost, frankly, whether I've said something to someone, or typed it on here. But, yeah, moving forward nicely again, at last. Coming week should see quite the advances Thing is; It keeps popping into my mind that I'll have nothing to do, after this? But, then I remember - far from it! I have to turtles enclosure to build yet. Then, I have another little project that's been floating around since for ever. Plenty to keep me occupied yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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