Travertine haze

[sledge90]

Hello gentlremen,

I am new to tiling with travertine and have made the novice mistake of not sealing before grouting. I have just used a rustic unfilled, chipped edge travertine and was told that sealing could hinder the grout filling and bonding with the holes. Anyway, I have cleaned most of the grout haze off using a scraper, floor buffer and elbow grease but still have a slight white haze obn the stone. I was wondering if anyone could advise me on the following:

• I was told that a floor polishing pad could push the grout haze further into the material after I was told to use it. Is that true?
• Will the colour of the travertine change at all when I do seal the tiles?
• Will this haze come out with a scotch bright pad for a floor cleaner if I try again?

Pictures are avilable if needed.

Regards for any help.

 

[AliGage]

Have you used a grout residue remover? Or just a polisher and elbow grease?

 

[DHTiling]

Hi , if you can post some pics of the floor , pics above and some looking across the floor so we can see to what extent of haze/residue you have..