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2. Grout - Wikipedia

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   Grout is generally a mixture of water, cement, and sand, and it frequently gets employed in efforts such as pressure grouting, embedding rebar in masonry walls, connecting sections of precast concrete, filling voids, and sealing joints such as those between tiles. Common uses for grout in the household include filling in tiles of shower floors ...

3. How To Clean Grout In 3 Easy Steps - AOL

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   The easiest and safest way to clean grout without damaging it or the tile it surrounds it is to use a natural ... For stubborn stains, apply a 2:1 paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide with a ...

4. Stone sealer - Wikipedia

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   These sealers may be effective at stopping stains but, being exposed on the surface of the material, they tend to wear out relatively quickly, especially on high-traffic areas of flooring. This type of sealer will significantly change the look and slip resistance of the surface, especially when it is wet.

5. Saltillo tile - Wikipedia

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   One method involves soaking the tile in water, setting the tile with thin-set mortar, grouting, then sealing both the Saltillo and the grout with a quality surface sealant. However, using this method may cause the grout to stick to the surface of the Saltillo tile, making it impossible to remove. This method is not recommended for do-it ...

6. 20 genius gifts that make life easier, from lawn work to laundry

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   No one likes all the joint-torturing work that goes into cleaning grout, but this scrubber can get in between tiles and free up any mildew and soap scum that's taken up residence there. It runs ...

7. Efflorescence - Wikipedia

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   It is also possible to protect porous building materials such as brick, tiles, and concrete against efflorescence by treating the material with an impregnating, hydro-phobic sealer. This is a sealer that repels water and will penetrate deeply enough into the material to keep water and dissolved salts well away from the surface.