rwcarpet
Supportive Member
Went out to do a test run on grout lines at a car dealership, and didn't have much luck. Contractor had installed the 12" ceramic and didn't seal until 2 months later. So between showroom traffic and dirty mop water, the grout was stained before sealing. They used a water based sealer....clear. I thought I could go out there and shine for this contractor, but the grout just wouldn't clean. used a few different grout presprays, and nothing. Went to the tile dealer and got into an arguement with him. He wanted to sell me a quart of his brand of cleaner for $30. He say's I gotta get down and hand scrub every inch of grout. I tell him I used a grout brush and dwell time, the SX12 at 1500psi, and he say's that ain't good enough. Contractor want's me to use a "steam genny" type machine to "steam" out the grout! I find out that there were 6 other cleaners that gave it a try, with no luck.
Where to go now???? Acid side?? Having contractor actually grind off the top layer??? They don't want to color seal.
Or......walk away???
Where to go now???? Acid side?? Having contractor actually grind off the top layer??? They don't want to color seal.
Or......walk away???