Grout washing whats your method.

[Smithy153]

once the grout is drying after about 20-30mins i use the washboy sponge with a segmented sponge in circular motions which levels out the grout. Picks it up from any highs and drops it in the lows don't clean the sponge at any point. Once ive completed this stage I then clean the sponge out and then in one swipe bottom to top if wall or left to right if floor draw the sponge in a straight line. Once at the top remove the sponge and clean. Then move the sponge over one width and repeat. Removes a lot of the excess grout and then once dry a quick buff. Lovely jubbly

 

[hillhead]

6mtrs grout the whole lot,stand watch it dry for 15-20 mins,until it is stiffish in joints then start to wash,any holes that open up fill them with more grout with you finger or float.

 

[bootsmckiber]

I use vinegar and water to get rid of messy haze

 

[bootsmckiber]

I forgot ,I'm in Canada,that would be white vinegar not malt,save that for the chippy,good luck,
McKibe

 

[groucho]

i think theres a few lads on here that use microfiber towels like me.
one wipe with sponge when grouts dry then use towel. cleans it a treat.

I use microfiber mop much easier. the old mop is also good on walls, no standing on steps etc.

 

[wacker]

I grout up as usual, leave the floor for a good 15-20 minutes (depending of weather) then sweep the floor with a soft brush. This gets rid of most of the dry grout on the surface of the tile. First wash with a Rubi sponge and I change the water about every 2/3 metres. Just before thats dry I go over it with microfibre cloth. Second wash, second going over with a cloth again, never had any problems so far.

 

[faithhealer]

Did a little slate floor yesterday with same grout, must have changed the water ten times but was dry enough and clean enough in the afternoon for a coat of sealer!

 

[DHTiling]

Did a little slate floor yesterday with same grout, must have changed the water ten times but was dry enough and clean enough in the afternoon for a coat of sealer!

:yikes: joke of course..?

 

[faithhealer]

:yikes: joke of course..?

it was a small en suite with rad blasting out for 6 hrs (not my idea just the way it was.) Mapei grout looked bone dry. Was this still a no no, tiles already had a couple of coats on. Still eager to learn Dave!

 

[White Room]

Rapid heat/drying out can weaken a mix due the rapid hydration of water from the mix

 

[faithhealer]

Should have turned the rad off with hindsight then, didn't realise 'til I went back later

 

[White Room]

Don't worry mate, as my signature reads we have all been there

 

[faithhealer]

checked on it today (payday) and looked pretty good so got away with it!

 

[david campbell]

wax on.....wax off..........lol:lol:

8/10m2 at a time!

meyagi son........:lol::lol::lol:

 

[Nardini]

I use a fairly firm grout application float in a rotary movement - or is that a sweeping movement more - remembering to change direction so that the grout gets fully into the gaps. Once the grout starts to dry (when it starts to powder on the tile face) I start to use the grout cleaning sponge. I use a backed sponge as I find it is far, far better than the "traditional" hand-held sponge still used by many - particularly as it doesn't dig into the tile gap unevenly, removing more grout that you would intend. Currently, I am using a Rubi one, with a wood handle - excellent. For grout cleaning-off you need a sponge that is cut into quite small squares for the best result. Of course, I have had a lot of advice from Italian tilers on this as every house here has tiles everywhere!

Get hold of a wash bath with a couple of rollers so that you can keep your sponge clean and not too wet whilst you are working. The better tilers here will tell you to sponge over three times, changing water whenever it gets too dirty.

Of course, it depends on your grout (Mapei Ultracolor Plus is excellent) and the quality of your sponges, but the job is fairly straight-forward once you get both the hang of it and the right tools for the job as well.

This is a Plasplugs Grout Wash Tank - a bit DIY, but the only one I could (quickly) find for you to get the idea - as well as my not knowing what kit is on sale in the UK anymore