Installation Guide

CLEAN UP

We recommend using a sponge with a blue microﬁber on one side and two rinse buckets as follows:

1. Double-rinse your sponge before each cleaning by dipping the sponge into the ﬁrst bucket of water and then the second bucket of

water. Squeeze sponge after rinsing in each bucket.

2. Using the yellow side of the sponge, lightly work the sponge in a circular motion to loosen grout residue on the surface of the tile and

tool and form the grout joints. Now dip the sponge in the second bucket of water. Using the blue side of the sponge, hold the sponge

ﬂat on the surface of the tile and wipe o excess grout residue at a 45 degree angle to the grout joints.

3. Repeat this process once and then move on to the next grouting area. Remember not to spread an area larger than you can clean

within 2 to 3 minutes.

4. Change the ﬁrst bucket of rinse water frequently, approximately every 50 to 100 square feet or when the second bucket of rinse water

no longer appears clean or clear. This avoids re-depositing the clear binder back on the surface of the tile.

5. There is no need to change both buckets of rinse water as you simply move the second bucket into the ﬁrst bucket position and place

the fresh bucket of rinse water in the second bucket position. This saves time and water! Check your work as you clean. Repair any low

spots with additional grout. DO NOT over wash grout joints. *Installation tip: If working alone, only grout as far as you can reach (arm’s

length) before cleaning. If working as a team, one person should grout, while the other(s) are cleaning immediately (no more than 2 to

3 minutes) behind the ﬁrst person.

6. Squeeze as much water out of sponge as possible before placing on tile.

7. Place sponge ﬂat on tile surface and use very light pressure to ensure a full, ﬂush grout joint.

If this process is followed consistently, the only grout residue remaining should be easily removed by moving a dry cotton (white and lint

free) or microﬁber cloth across the surface of the tile in a circular motion two or three times. After grouting for approximately 1½ hours,

inspect the area to see if you notice a ﬁlm/haze on the surface of the tile. If you notice a ﬁlm or haze, lightly tap the grout joints with your

ﬁnger to ensure the joint is ﬁrm and the grout does not transfer to your ﬁnger tip. When joint is ﬁrm, use an alcohol-based clear glass

cleaner (for luxury vinyl tile, test ﬁrst on a separate piece for compatibility) to remove any residual ﬁlm or haze. Spray alcohol-based clear

glass cleaner on a nylon cleaning pad (such as a microﬁber towel or nylon cleaning pad) designed for delicate surfaces. Rub the cleaning

pad lightly over the haze on the tile being careful not to disturb the grout joints. Excessive haze may require a direct spray on the surface

of the tile, more dwell time or repeated cleaning. Do not ﬂood surface with cleaner. Allow cleaner to rest on the tile/stone surface for at

least 60 seconds to ensure sucient penetration. Use a damp sponge and clean water to rinse and remove ﬁlm and cleaner. Finish by

drying the tile surface with a clean towel or cloth. Remove any remaining ﬁlm/haze before moving to next area to be grouted. This process

eliminates the chances of having to go back for secondary haze removal (next day).

REMOVING GROUT HAZE

If additional haze removal is necessary grout haze cleaner may be used. Make sure the grout is suciently cured to withstand light ﬁnger

pressure without losing form. The approximate waiting time before additional cleaning is 3 hours in low humidity/warm temperature

(70°F/21°C) environments and 6 hours in high humidity/cool temperature (>50% RH and >70°F/21°C) environments and 6 hours in high

humidity/cool temperature (>50% RH and <70°F/21°C) environments. Test an area prior to application to ensure product satisfaction.

Spray grout haze cleaner on a nylon cleaning pad designed for delicate surfaces. Rub the cleaning pad lightly over the haze on the tile

being careful not to disturb the grout joints. Excessive haze may require direct spray on surface, more dwell time or repeated cleaning.

Do not ﬂood surface with cleaner. Allow grout haze cleaner to rest on the tile/stone surface for at least 1 minute to ensure sucient

penetration. Use a damp sponge and clean water to remove ﬁlm and cleaner. Finish by drying the tile surface with a clean towel or cloth. If

the product has remained on the ﬂoor an extended period of time prior to cleaning or excessive residual product was not removed by the

grout haze remover. Refer to technical data sheet of the haze cleaner for more information.

Dal-Tile Corporation

7834 C.F. Hawn Freeway,

Dallas, Texas 75217 | 1.800.933.TILE

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