grout question
 

I have recently refurbished my bathroom, boxing in the bath and tiling
it. I used standard waterproof tile grout in white for the job. The
other day someone! (me) left a b&q receipt on top of the bath surround,
this got wet and the nice orange dye stained the grout!! I did manage to
clean it off but it took some doing. I can see that this type of
staining could happen again very easily, does anyone have any tips for
making the grout in this particular place a bit more resistant to
stains? The tiles are a matt finish so i dont want to wax them.

TIA

Gerry

Cuprager wrote:
I have recently refurbished my bathroom, boxing in the bath and tiling
it. I used standard waterproof tile grout in white for the job. The
other day someone! (me) left a b&q receipt on top of the bath surround,
this got wet and the nice orange dye stained the grout!! I did manage to
clean it off but it took some doing. I can see that this type of
staining could happen again very easily, does anyone have any tips for
making the grout in this particular place a bit more resistant to
stains? The tiles are a matt finish so i dont want to wax them.

Shop at Wickes instead? - they have white receipts ;-)

Lobster wrote:
Cuprager wrote:

I have recently refurbished my bathroom, boxing in the bath and tiling
it. I used standard waterproof tile grout in white for the job. The
other day someone! (me) left a b&q receipt on top of the bath
surround, this got wet and the nice orange dye stained the grout!! I
did manage to clean it off but it took some doing. I can see that this
type of staining could happen again very easily, does anyone have any
tips for making the grout in this particular place a bit more
resistant to stains? The tiles are a matt finish so i dont want to wax
them.


Shop at Wickes instead? - they have white receipts ;-)
LOL :o)

"Cuprager" wrote in message
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I have recently refurbished my bathroom, boxing in the bath and tiling
it. I used standard waterproof tile grout in white for the job. The
other day someone! (me) left a b&q receipt on top of the bath surround,
this got wet and the nice orange dye stained the grout!! I did manage to
clean it off but it took some doing. I can see that this type of
staining could happen again very easily, does anyone have any tips for
making the grout in this particular place a bit more resistant to
stains? The tiles are a matt finish so i dont want to wax them.

TIA

Gerry

Get a grout sealant from a real tile shop. More commonly used on floor tiles
but you paint it on (carefully) with a small brush.

Lobster wrote:

Shop at Wickes instead? - they have white receipts ;-)

I Like that! LOL ;-)

I ordered some of this:

http://www.extensive.co.uk/product.php?xProd=11&xSec=9

Not tried it yet, so not commenting on the effectiveness of it, however
others on this ng have used lithofin products for stone and tile sealing
applications and report good results, so I am hopeful!


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Cheers,

John.

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does anyone have any tips for making the grout in this particular
place a bit more resistant to stains? The tiles are a matt finish
so i dont want to wax them.

Lithofin KF StainStop.

http://www.extensive.co.uk/product.php?xProd=49&xSec=9

If you have unglazed tiles, this would be good for the entire surface, as
well as the grout.

Christian.

"Cuprager" wrote in message
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I have recently refurbished my bathroom, boxing in the bath and tiling it.
I used standard waterproof tile grout in white for the job. The other day
someone! (me) left a b&q receipt on top of the bath surround, this got wet
and the nice orange dye stained the grout!! I did manage to clean it off
but it took some doing. I can see that this type of staining could happen
again very easily, does anyone have any tips for making the grout in this
particular place a bit more resistant to stains? The tiles are a matt
finish so i dont want to wax them.

You also can get epoxy grout, recommended for power showers, as it is not
erroded by the water. Get it from a proper tile shop. Mix the two parts
together and apply, sets hard in about 30minutes. Also doesn't stain,
resists mould and any dirt on it just wipes off.