Remove excess grout

[Kieron79]

Hi, was wondering the best way to remove excess dry grout left on porcelain tiles when Tiler grouted, it was mapei grout if that helps, thanks

 

[Gazzer]

Shouldnt you be contacting the tiler ???

 

[Kieron79]

Yeah I'm going to tomorrow with regards the grout colour problem, guess he can clean that up to

 

[Gazzer]

He should, Its his job not yours.

 

[Kieron79]

True, when I say excess grout I mean the grout 'haze' left on the tiles

 

[Gazzer]

Even so the Tiler should never leave a job saying that you need to clean them or even without making sure the job is properly done. However if the client says that they will do the final clean then that's between the two parties concerned.

 

[Kieron79]

So back to my original question, what's the best way to get rid , I'd prefer not to use chemicals if possible, thanks

 

[Ian]

Are the tiles polished porcelain or a matt finish?

 

[Kieron79]

They are a matt finish, thanks

 

[Ian]

If it won't buff off with a dry cloth then you are going to need a grout haze remover, such as LTP Grimex ( available from LTP online or tile giant) it does depend on how much there is on the face of the tiles to know what exactly is needed to remove it.

 

[Kieron79]

Thanks fir that bri, will try with cloth and if no luck will buy that, I take it it's good stuff?

 

[DHTiling]

I would just try washing them first with clean water.. then buff with paper towel or a soft cloth.