Removing dry grout from porcelain tile surface - Tile Advice

[Unregistered]

Hi all

We bought our house about a year ago and this job has been looming for some time. We have floor to ceiling white porcelain tiles with a slightly uneven surface. I think whoever put these on hailed from deadwood and it looks like they never even tried to clean the excess grout off. I have just tried to scrape the surface with a stanley blade holder scraper type thing, (gotta love the description ) but the uneven surface makes it a nightmare.

Do you guys have any ideas on how to get this off?

Thanks in advance

Terry

 

[gonk31]

could try fila extra strong residue remover from topps, but as the grout has been on so long wouldn`t be 101% sure

 

[basshunter]

you need an emulsifying pad.with above mentioned product,plenty of clean water to rinse and elbow grease.

have fun

 

[Unregistered]

..and where do i get the elbow grease from?

 

[basshunter]

come on terry you must have enough practice with that arm?:yes:

hows it going?

 

[pjtiler]

brick cleaner from any builders merchents
paint it on leave it an hour than wash off with a green pad

 

[Unregistered]

Well i had the same problem unitll yesterday, after days off trwling the internet, no luck,and being a woman i just would not give up, so got my thinking brain switched on, i tried Swarfega Paint & Sealer tough wipes,...Hey presto !
no hard work , came off a treat, no residue left.. perfect!!! no elbow grease, not expence, you can get them from B&Q, and also Srewfix. they are £3.00 cheaper in Screwfix.

 

[paulgalindo]

remove most stains even dry grout with clear vinegar dillute it down let it set and wipe clean may need to use an abrassive pad mostly likely a white pad 3m is the best and these pads rule you can buy them on line or at an automotive paint supplier if your grout is white perfect no problems colored grout will get lighter, so thats white vinegar the kind you cook with it also cleans your tools and grout haze off your hands with no effort 22 years experience trust me once its off use clean water to break it down and wa la. old pro trick I usually it to clean haze from my hands, dont teach you that in time served class. paul galindo. as for the lippage sorry poor installer unless its stone it can be done the tool costs around 1000 pounds. and requires the whole area to be honed again.

 

[paulgalindo]

I usually keep secrets close

 

[Colour Republic]

remove most stains even dry grout with clear vinegar dillute it down let it set and wipe clean may need to use an abrassive pad mostly likely a white pad 3m is the best and these pads rule you can buy them on line or at an automotive paint supplier if your grout is white perfect no problems colored grout will get lighter, so thats white vinegar the kind you cook with it also cleans your tools and grout haze off your hands with no effort 22 years experience trust me once its off use clean water to break it down and wa la. old pro trick I usually it to clean haze from my hands, dont teach you that in time served class. paul galindo. as for the lippage sorry poor installer unless its stone it can be done the tool costs around 1000 pounds. and requires the whole area to be honed again.

I think he means it's a bumpy white tile not lippage but I could be wrong?

 

[poynton phil]

I had the same problem not so long ago, firstly i tried fila ex strong residue remover, but that just seemed to make the problem worst, as it took ages for it to work and sent the black grout white. Then i spoke to the rep at LTP, and he told me to use LTP grout stain remover and lightly scrub with a white emulsiifing pad, and hey presto clean tiles and black grout again, and it really does work

 

[doug boardley]

I think poster may have sorted it by now, this thread is over a year old:lol::lol::lol:

 

[Unregistered]

Hi All
Please can someone advise me as to the best way to remove dry grout from tiles?. I have read like a million different 'solutions' on the internet but came accross this forum and suspect you guys will know best.
Any help appreciated.

 

[DHTiling]

What tile type is it and what grout..


Is it residue or actual grout left on..

 

[timthetiler]

You can get a grout film removal product (HG, Lithofin, and Topps all do one). A scouring pad will help too. Good luck!