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01-22-2007, 03:30 AM
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epoxy grout removal
After my last post about getting construction adhesive off tile (thanks everyone), another friend of mine is asking about epoxy grout which has gotten on to slate tile. The tile was sealed before application. I've never used the epoxy grout, anyone know how to get it off the tile?
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01-22-2007, 08:31 AM
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01-22-2007, 10:44 PM
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If you can find a local distributor this is specifically for epoxy grout.
http://www.aldonchem.com/pr-premium-stripper.htm
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01-26-2007, 11:09 PM
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unless its an industrial setting and different kinds of chemicals involved,
can I ask why you would ever use epoxy grout?
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01-26-2007, 11:36 PM
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Done once, done right.
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01-27-2007, 11:08 AM
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It was a local store, the guy did it and then left on holiday, the owner complained and the contractors wife was called to do the call back. She called me for advice and I asked you guys. She got the right stuff, thanks R&D and DesPro, and it's all done. Done twice, done right!
As I said, I never have used epoxy grout. Rich.
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01-27-2007, 12:27 PM
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Years ago I did a dishroom in a nursing home with epoxy grout. The company required it in the bid. Their reason was the food grease would eat regular grout.
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01-28-2007, 11:46 AM
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Epoxy grout is does a much nicer job but it is a pain. When I build my house I am going to use it in there but I don't do it for the customer unless they ask.
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01-28-2007, 09:56 PM
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seems pointless to do in residential setting
only use if there are chemicals that may come in contact with that would disrupt regular plain jane sanded/non grout
grout mixed right, and sealed properly will last without problems
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01-29-2007, 02:12 AM
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It's not pointless if the customer wants the most bullet proof and stain resistant grout available and you're smart enough to charge more for it.
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01-29-2007, 02:51 AM
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Agreed. Not pointless at all, particularly in a shower or kitchen floor. I always try to upsell.
just off the top of my head:
Pros -- low maintenance; better color consistency between batches; color of finished product matches the sample; no efforvesence; no need to return to seal or ask the customer to seal; easier to mix (no guessing how much water); install will look better longer which will reflect on you; cures quicker; more profitable than cement based grout -- all these benifits have a price. Even if the customer doesn't buy you will show you have greater knowledge about your profession than most and care to offer the customer the best.
Cons -- little more work involved with a higher degree of risk if all steps and directions are not followed. Costs a little more for material and needs and epoxy grout float. Less colors available.
Rich
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01-29-2007, 12:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by reveivl
She got the right stuff, and it's all done.
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Hey Rich ,
Just for curiosity's' sake .... there were two products recommended , I was just wondering which product she ended up using ? 
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02-04-2007, 03:30 PM
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Very hard to remove. you can get a drill an add one of the metal spinning brush heads and give it a whirl, it's very time consuming.
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03-15-2007, 11:06 PM
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Despro, she finally got back to me with which product: "KER 450 epoxy grout film remover it is manufactured by MAPEI " ATB, Rich.
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09-12-2009, 07:07 PM
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I used straight vinagar and scrubbed, and off it came.
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09-15-2009, 05:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MattCoops
unless its an industrial setting and different kinds of chemicals involved,
can I ask why you would ever use epoxy grout?
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Why would you ever NOT use epoxy grout?? Nearly stain and waterproof and never needs sealing. I use it on EVERY job we do.
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