How Much Does Grout Recoloring Cost?

Grout Recoloring Pricing by Room

Area	Typical Size	Cost Range
Kitchen Floor	100–200 sq ft	$250–$650
Standard Bathroom Floor	40–80 sq ft	$150–$350
Master Bathroom	80–150 sq ft	$250–$500
Shower Only	30–50 sq ft	$100–$200
Entryway/Foyer	30–80 sq ft	$100–$250
Whole Home	500–1,500 sq ft	$700–$2,000

What Is Grout Recoloring?

Grout recoloring — technically called grout color sealing — applies a pigmented, waterproof sealant to your grout lines. It's not paint (which peels). It's not stain (which fades). It's a professional-grade epoxy or acrylic-based colorant that bonds to the grout surface and creates a waterproof barrier.

The process:

1. Deep clean all grout lines — The surface must be completely clean for the color seal to bond. This is why we always clean before color sealing.
2. Apply color sealant — Using a precision applicator, we apply the pigmented sealant to each grout line. The color saturates into the top layer of the grout.
3. Wipe excess from tile — Any sealant that gets on the tile surface is wiped clean. Only the grout retains the color.
4. Cure time — 2–4 hours before light foot traffic, 24 hours before mopping.

Popular Grout Colors

Custom color matching is available. We can match any existing grout color or help you choose a new look.

Grout Recoloring vs. Regrouting

Factor	Color Sealing	Regrouting
Cost (standard bath)	$150–$350	$300–$800
Time	2–4 hours	4–8 hours
What it fixes	Color + stain protection	Structural damage + color
Durability	3–5 years	10–15 years
Best for	Discolored but structurally sound grout	Cracked, crumbling, or missing grout

When to choose color sealing: Your grout is solid (no cracks, no missing sections) but looks terrible — dark, stained, or uneven in color. Color sealing restores appearance AND adds waterproof protection.

When you need regrouting instead: Grout is cracked, crumbling, or missing. Color seal can't fix structural damage — you need regrouting first, then optionally color seal the new grout.