Has anyone used BANISH Grout Haze Remover?
I hace porcelain tiles that have a dull haze after grouting that doesn’t want to come off.
Any Suggestions ?????
Thanks
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try buffing with burlap
3M scratch pads.
Joe H
I gotta learn how to type faster :)
I generally use a red ( medium ) scotch brite pad and some elbow grease.
If it is just regular sanded grout you can try some sulfamic acid. It helps release the cement from the tile. Dilute it in water and use a scrub pad.
Muriatic acid is known for removing grout and concrete. It's actually nitric acid, so be VERY careful...break down, even, and read the instructions!
(And now that's got me...in lab at school I learned of Sulphuric Acid - the worst - then <something acid> then Nitric Acid. What was the <something acid>, anyone?)
All the best...
To those who know - this may be obvious. To those who don't - I hope I've helped.
Muriatic acid is known for removing grout and concrete. It's actually nitric acid."
It's actually diluted hydrochloric acid 30/70% acid/water.
WSJ
Edited 11/23/2005 4:57 am ET by WorkshopJon
i agree with elbow grease and a pad with "tooth"; burlap is a good idea.
no need to buy special products for this.
You're right...and that answers my other Q re <something> . TxAll the best...
To those who know - this may be obvious. To those who don't - I hope I've helped.
I use a dry micro-fibre towel. But when I initially sponge the grout I am careful not to leave much residue. The best way is to swipe once with each side of the sponge, then rinse it. Don't swipe back and forth or try to clean a lot at once. I use two buckets and two sponges and I dump out the water frequently, so you don't disturb the slurry on the bottom when you try to rinse. This will save you from endless rubbing later.
Vinager and water. 50/50 to start,you can make stronger if needed. -Ed
I had a similar problem years ago after grouting some quarry tile. Muriatic acid and steel wool buffing finally cleaned things up.
If I were doing it again I think I'd pretreat the tile with a sealant, or apply such with a short pile roller after installing the tile but before grouting.