I removed as much as the grout haze as I could by simply wiping down. It doesn't look like there is any haze left, but my tiles don't seem as dark and shiny as they did before grouting. I don't think it's leftover grout haze, but even if it was there are squares of marble in the design, so I don't think I can use the commercial haze out. Is there any way to get the shine and color back in my tiles? Should I buff the floor with sheepskin, flannel, or something like that?
2007-07-31 16:54:06 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I scrubbed and wiped the floors more than 3 times. The bucket of water was barely cloudy the last time I wiped. My arms and knees hurt! Perhaps I overdid it and etched the tiles. The white cloth comes up still clean. I guess I should try the gloss sealer.
2007-07-31 20:59:00 · update #1
If it is grout haze and it is already dry. it is best not to try to get it off, as it will scratch the floors. You could try to treat the tiles with a mop-n-glow type product, but your best bet is to use a product like Aqua Mix high gloss sealer and finisher. It is available at Lowes. It will cost you about $40 but it should bring a high gloss finish back to your tiles and will seal the grout as well. Good luck!
2007-07-31 17:47:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't start sealing until all the grout haze is off. Seal with the haze on, it will be there forever. Start with a mild vinegar and water solution. About 1 part vinegar to 2 part water. Do 1 or 2 tiles, let dry and see it that fixes the problem. If so do the rest of the floor. If you mixed the haze remover as directed you have not damaged the tile. I know its work, but part of the fun. Even if you need to take a day or so off before you start again.
2007-08-01 02:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by rlbendele1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My shower door guy drilled holes for door and tile dust got embedded in my natural stone on shower floor which caused it to look white and faded. He should have covered the floor first for it had not been sealed. They now have to replace the whole floor after it was laid due to the guy spraying a chemical on it to try and clean up when he was done. Had not even used my beautiful shower yet and the floor has to be replaced already. The dust from drilling also fell to the floor and got in my dark grout that will never come out because it is embedded there also. So now I have white grout in spots where it should all be the same color grout. This all happened the day after my new walk in shower was completed and new frameless door was going on. Not to mention he stood on my new granite seat with his filthy boots embedded with what ever on the soles and used my new niche as a step for leverage to drill the holes. Never thought to cover anything up or use a step stool, or take his boots off. Very unprofessional. Never again.
2016-01-13 23:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by Dawn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm betting it is grout haze;-{ you may have left it too long.
Now it will be harder to get off, & you may scratch the marble.
I'd try a sponge mop first, with an abrasive (plastic) pad.
2007-07-31 17:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Robert S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you didnt rinse the sponge off and change the water used frequently it probably is grout glaze.dont use and abrasive pad!! just use a wet sponge rinsing /squeezing frequently then follow up by polishing with a dry clean cotton cloth, preferably a white cloth so you can see the residue picked up.
2007-07-31 17:24:08 · answer #5 · answered by Robert P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋