Remove sealant from ceramic tile

09-30-2011, 08:40 PM	#1
Ann Hebert Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3	Remove sealant from ceramic tile The sealant was put on before the ceramic tile on my shower walls was cleaned properly and now they look dusty. How can I remove the sealant so I can clean the tile properly?

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09-30-2011, 09:44 PM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,294	Remove sealant from ceramic tile What kind of grout? Have you tried washing the tile work yet? I might simply be a bit of grout haze that will wipe right off. What kind of tile? Tiles are not usually sealed at any time---only natural stone is sealed.--Mike--- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

09-30-2011, 09:51 PM	#3
Ann Hebert Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 3	Remove sealant from ceramic tile Thanks for answering. It was an after market sealant that was put on. We tried scrubbing it down, but it is all under the coating of sealant. Is there anything that will remove it from the ceramic tile? Thanks Ann

09-30-2011, 10:03 PM	#4
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,294	Remove sealant from ceramic tile My post vanished---Computers--got to love them! Try alcohol first--some times the only thing that will dissolve the sealants is more sealant. Give us the brand of sealant--often there is a technical help line for the company--- Bud or Jaz might have an answer ,so be patient----Mike--- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

09-30-2011, 10:35 PM	#5
Bud Cline Tileguy     Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,104	Remove sealant from ceramic tile Bud doesn't know either. Call the sealer manufacturer and see what they suggest.