Dried Excess Grout - help!

[r1flyguy]

Hi all,

I appreciate there are many threads on here in regards to this topic, however most are in regards to smoothe floor tiles, thus


Please help, I have grouted a wall today and being the dumb ass I am, did too big an area for a DIY'er and although I removed the majority of the excess, there's 'a lot' I didn't get off as it dried....

The problem is I have a patterned tile and this is what's happened



I've spent a few hours scrubbing with a scourer, using, hot water, cold water, soapy water etc, I've worn through several scourers and my finger tips.


After doing a half decent job of fitting the tiles, I've totally ****ed up the finish and I'm gutted.

Can anyone please advise me how best to proceed in cleaning the grout off it would be very much appreciated

Thanks in advance

Gaz

 

[DaveHerns]

What sort of tiles are they? Wondering if you can use some chemical without ruining the tiles

 

[r1flyguy]

What sort of tiles are they? Wondering if you can use some chemical without ruining the tiles

They are Porcelain tiles if that helps

Cheers

 

[jeff the gasman]

Try a spare tile with neat brick acid, if okay it may or may not remove the residue.