Re-colouring grout for terra cotta tiles?

[Fran K]

I have just had terracotta tiles laid in my hallway. Unfortunately the tiler used a black / anthracite grouting and I really dislike how it looks. I have asked whether the grout can be changed for a lighter colour but have been told that this would be too difficult and would risk damaging the terracotta tiles. The builder is recommending that he paints the grout with a light Dulux eggshell paint and then seals both the tiles and the grout. Is this a good idea? I'm concerned that it may look even worse and wear badly. What is the best course of action? Is re-grouting really so difficult? or would a different paint be better?

[thescruff]

Getting the old grout out is harder than putting it in, but you have tools "Fein" that will do the job fairly quickly and safely. Don't think paintings a good idea. But I'm not an expert.

[Colour Republic]

Don't eggshell it

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