Cloudy Grout after Sealing

[ashdawn21]

After sealing my grout it has a white haze on it. I have read that it is likely because I didn't wipe the excess sealer off the grout and let it dry. How can I remove the white haze?

Thank you in advance for any information it is greatly appreciated!

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[alsayyed]

Ok this is very simple and not to worry about it. Take a wet sponge saturated with water then start wiping the white haze that you are taking about then it become very shinny and clean. Normally when I apply grout I let it set for almost 20 minutes then start wiping.



alsayyed

[GeorgeT]

Hi -

A cloudy appearance on the surface of grout after sealing often means excess sealer that dried on the grout. But cleaning it off may require different techniques depending on the type of sealer used.

What is the brand and product name of the sealer you used? Knowing that will make answers for cleanup eaiser...

[ashdawn21]

I used Aqua Mix Penetrating Sealer.

[Davestone]

A few cleanings with a tile and grout cleaner may clean it off,or you could use Aquamix sealer and coating stripper, and reseal but be sure to not let the sealer dry on the surface.

[SABoyt]

The usual problem for sealer turning cloudy on grout is that the grout was not properly cleaned and prepared for sealing or it was already sealed. Therefore not allowing the sealer to penetrate into the grout. It puddles on top of the grout and turns white. To correct the problem, use a strong alkaline cleaner, 13 ph, to strip the sealer that you applied. Agitate the grout lines, rinse and remove with a shop vac. You may also want to use an acidic cleaner to open the pores of the grout, assuming that the tile is not acid sensitive. Once this is done, apply a QUALITY sealer to the grout. Don't skimp on price here, the better the quality the more likely you won't have to redo it in 6 months. For routine maintenance, use a neutral cleaner and no more water than necessary to get it clean.

[cx]

Welcome, Steve. :)

Stop by the Professionals' Hangout and start a thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the group and give us a little background. We can always use some more help in the cleaning/sealing area.