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Offline texasmom

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« on: July 10, 2007, 07:37:14 PM »
today i'm cleaning my floor with a drill/wire-brush attachment. laid stone tile down, didn't seal the dang thing before grouting it (who knew!). grout got into every little nook & cranny of the stone.

and i should have used the cake icing technique on the grout anyhow ~ just squeeze the line right into place & smooth instead of slapping it on there.

oh well. paying for my impatience now for sure.

taking a break (to breathe... dust is thick).
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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2007, 07:52:51 PM »
Experience is a great teacher.  :aok   betchya dont do that again ;)
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2007, 08:17:06 PM »
DO NOT give my sister that idea! If she puts power tools and cleaning together we are all doomed.
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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2007, 08:34:35 PM »
I know how you feel. I get impatient with a project now and again and find myself having to do it over.  Hate it when that happens.

Good luck and hope it doesn't take too long.

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« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2007, 08:50:12 PM »
I think you just waited too long.  After spreading the grout you should be able to wipe the excess clean while it’s still wet.
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« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2007, 08:52:06 PM »
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I think you just waited too long.  After spreading the grout you should be able to wipe the excess clean while it’s still wet.


yeah, i hosed it up pretty good.
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« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2007, 12:09:59 AM »
Sealing is a must.   But, hey, at least you tried, and now know.
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« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2007, 02:20:09 AM »
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and i should have used the cake icing technique on the grout


:D :rofl
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« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2007, 02:30:28 AM »
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« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2007, 06:40:04 AM »

Thank you so much Xargos!
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« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2007, 06:42:45 AM »
Lucy would make a nice squad art for ya TxM.
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« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2007, 06:44:43 AM »
The good thing is that the floor looks incredible. Once I get it cleaned up, it's gonna be awesome. It's slate. :)

It's just the cleaning part that's a real booger. Using the drill kicked that dust up to the walls... and the curtains... and I tracked it all over the carpets.  Unbelievable. Guess I won't be on the game for a few days :D
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« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2007, 07:07:10 AM »
Try using a large plastic dropcloth as a dustshield. Work underneath the dropcloth to block the dust from spreading. You could use a shopvac to suck up airborne particulate as well. Just keep the hose on the floor under the dropcloth. Be sure to wear eye protection, a dust mask and take frequent breaks.
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« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2007, 08:08:00 AM »
Thank you rpm =)
will look like ETs house *grin*
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« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2007, 08:53:03 AM »
go get some muriatic acid and dilute it 50%.  with a paint brush drop the solution onto the work.  it will dissolve the concrete based product rapidly.  keep a bucket of water and some baking soda nearby to neutralize the acid and to stop the reaction when you are satisfied.  you will need a good quality respirator make sure all the windows are open and run some fans.

all the best, and blame txdad.
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