Q. Help! As I watched my ceramic tile floor being grouted, it looked fantastic. But after the installer left and the floor dried, there was excess grout on many tiles and a haze over all of the til… ...

How do I remove grout from tile? If you didn’t quite get everything cleaned up with a sponge and discover some stray grout bits on the surface of a tile, start by using a plastic scraper to ...

Q: The contractors who installed my tile floor six months ago left a haze of grout over the tiles, and I’m unable to remove it. A: Removing grout haze from a tile floor as the work is in ...

Wait about 20 minutes, then use a large grout sponge and clean water to wipe off any excess grout. Wait an hour or so and buff the tiles with a clean, dry cloth to remove any residual grout haze.

Dear James: The grout in my bathroom between the tile is discolored with dark mildew. Some of the tile is glossy, and some has a flat, dull surface. What is the easiest and safest way to get it ...

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Dear James: Our house has a rather strange bathroom with some glossy and some dull ceramic tile. There is a lot of dark mildew on the grout. What is the best and safest method to clean the grout ...

Grouting tile is a task that handy DIYers can tackle in an afternoon. Learn how to get the job done, and the gear you need for the job.