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I have laid s limestone floor and have ended up with residue from the grout. The floor was sealed before grouting but obviously didn’t do it’s job! What should I use to strip it right back and start again? I used LTP Mattestone seal 2 before grouting and then again after grouting. Obviously the smears go when the floor is damp and then come back when dry. To remove sealer I have tried LTP clean 1 cement and grout? I think it needs something more aggressive? Any advice most welcome.
 
What finish is your limestone. If it is honed and grout haze is light a fine wet and dry paper works well .
Be very carefull about putting acid based products on your floor as these will probably wreck it .
Not sure what the finish is but the stone is not 100% smooth.
 
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Hi Jcr, firstly thank you for responding. I have found out the floor is etched? Can I still use wet and dry? Many thanks
If it's etched it would want to be refinished which if you have a textured finish may not be possible . Maybe a picture showing the finish might help .
What is the description of what you purchased
 

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