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need help removing mortar residue on slate tiles
Hello all,
My husband and I just renovated our kitchen and this past week we laid slate tiles (what an adventure!). We wanted the textures and colors of true slate but we didn't realize how difficult it would be to grout. Because of the "layers" in the slate, it took quite a bit of detailed cleaning after finishing the grout. We thought we had cleaned it well but now there is a residue from the mortar. It is smooth (all sand was removed) but is a shade darker than the rest of the tile. I don't want to seal it with this residue as I'm afraid that will make it permanent and it detracts from the overall beauty of the natural slate. Does anyone know how to get the residue off without harming the tiles or grout lines? Thank you!
Hello all,
My husband and I just renovated our kitchen and this past week we laid slate tiles (what an adventure!). We wanted the textures and colors of true slate but we didn't realize how difficult it would be to grout. Because of the "layers" in the slate, it took quite a bit of detailed cleaning after finishing the grout. We thought we had cleaned it well but now there is a residue from the mortar. It is smooth (all sand was removed) but is a shade darker than the rest of the tile. I don't want to seal it with this residue as I'm afraid that will make it permanent and it detracts from the overall beauty of the natural slate. Does anyone know how to get the residue off without harming the tiles or grout lines? Thank you!