If stored improperly it can, but if it hasn't been opened, the container is intact and has be stored properly then it should not have "gone off" without having been opened and mixed.
Goof Off can be used to clean grout. Grout is one of the many items that is listed on the back of the bottle.
You need a float brush and grout. You want to make sure you have the right kind of grout. For example, you might want a sanded grout for larger grout spaces. Apply the grout with the float at a 45 degree angle, wiping as much off as you go. After it sets, use a sponge to wipe the haze from the tiles.
Yes - but you are always best off removing a large portion of the old grout before re-grouting. After letting the new grout dry for 48 hours, consider using a grout sealer to make it last longer.
First you need to remove the damaged grout. Do this by using an old (or cheap!) flat head screwdriver to scrape and dig out the loose grout. Vacuum or brush away any dust. Mix grout mix and latex filler (to make it hard and more water proof) and fill in the spaces. Smooth the grout and then sponge off the excess that is on the tile. Allow to dry for a day and then wipe off again.
Because that is its job and that is what it will do.
How do I go about doing my own grout and tile cleaning? I need a cheap chemical.
AnswerMix up a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water. Best to use a paintbrush or something similar to paint the paste onto the grout. Leave for a few hours and then wash off. Grout should be sparkling white. For really stubborn stains, use the same paste on a soft toothbrush and some old fashioned elbow grease.There is a product from Australia that is a broom on mop off grout cleaner no nasties www.pinkstuff.com.au
The gaps found between most tile work are called grout lines. After the tile was set those voids or gaps should have been grouted. Luckily it is never too late to apply the grout. You can get a small box of tile grout from any hardware shore. It's real easy to apply. Just follow the instructions on the box.
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It depends on the type of grout you used. Typical cement-based grouts cannot adhere to existing grout in lines of less than 1/8" deep, and it's advisable to remove all the grout and do over. If your grout is an epoxy-based grout, or some varieties of pre-mixed grout, it might be possible. Check the label to see if it adheres to existing grout, and at what thickness.
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if your grout line is less than 1/4" you use smooth grout, above that you use sanded grout.