A Better Grout Sponge

**mhadden** · 02-24-2008, 01:50 AM

I must note that I went to Lowes twice before I found the Proline sponges. Not sure if its just my store, but they were all the way up front by the contractors desk (not back in tile). Either way, I bought them fore $2.60 per :xyxthumbs

**detaildoc** · 02-24-2008, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by Quik89si

Thanks for the thread! I went and picked up two Pro-Line sponges from Lowe`s tonight. Quite a bit softer than the QEP GS that I got from Home Depot, and a bit smaller as well, which I like. I am anxious to try them out tomorrow.

Let us know how you like them. They also work great with ONR.

**detaildoc** · 02-24-2008, 02:14 AM

Originally Posted by mhadden

I must note that I went to Lowes twice before I found the Proline sponges. Not sure if its just my store, but they were all the way up front by the contractors desk (not back in tile). Either way, I bought them fore $2.60 per :xyxthumbs

$2.60? They usually go for around $1.87 or less and are found with the cleaning supplies (mops, brooms, etc) Did you get the right one?

**BigAl3** · 02-24-2008, 02:21 AM

Originally Posted by detaildoc

$2.60? They usually go for around $1.87 or less and are found with the cleaning supplies (mops, brooms, etc) Did you get the right one?

that`s what i was thinking as well? :aww: once again, there is a pic of it in the first post of this thread...

**achilles99** · 02-24-2008, 09:33 AM

I just bought an extra one yesterday (I figured why not, I was at Lowe`s getting lumber), and it was still $1.87. Did you compare it to the one in tiling? Like Doc said, I found mine with the cleaning supplies.

**Quik89si** · 02-24-2008, 10:26 AM

I think the one that I saw at Lowe`s for $2.60 was the XL version of the Pro-Line sponge. It didn`t seem as soft to me and it was a bit larger than the version that I bought.

**Macruz19** · 02-24-2008, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Quik89si

I think the one that I saw at Lowe`s for $2.60 was the XL version of the Pro-Line sponge. It didn`t seem as soft to me and it was a bit larger than the version that I bought.

I was also concerned with the GS from Lowes, but once it`s wet it`s very soft and safe on your finish.

**carguy44123** · 02-24-2008, 01:32 PM

I will have to check them out at lowes, as i work there to.

**BigAl3** · 02-24-2008, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Quik89si

I think the one that I saw at Lowe`s for $2.60 was the XL version of the Pro-Line sponge. It didn`t seem as soft to me and it was a bit larger than the version that I bought.

it`s not as soft as the one mentioned here. once again... this is the one to buy!

**mhadden** · 02-24-2008, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by detaildoc

$2.60? They usually go for around $1.87 or less and are found with the cleaning supplies (mops, brooms, etc) Did you get the right one?

Pretty sure I did...I`ll have to go double check!

**imported_hockeyplaya13** · 02-24-2008, 03:43 PM

They definitely aren`t as soft at first as they are after a wash or two. But once they get wet they do soften up, and after you wash a few times they feel a lot better.

**Radicalrev** · 02-24-2008, 03:55 PM

so Lowes`s GS is softer/better than the Home Depot`s GS? Lowes is located 20 miles away from me while HD is like 4 miles away!! hahaha...is there any where else to get the proline GS?? Sears?? Target?? Wal-mart?? Costco??

**BigAl3** · 02-24-2008, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Radicalrev

so Lowes`s GS is softer/better than the Home Depot`s GS?

that`s for you to decide, they are both excellent choices... :2thumbs:

Originally Posted by Radicalrev

is there any where else to get the proline GS?? Sears?? Target?? Wal-mart?? Costco??

only at lowes that i`m aware of...

**imported_hockeyplaya13** · 02-24-2008, 05:27 PM

I haven`t tried the Home Depot sponges yet. I intend to get a few for the lower panels that get caked up with mud. Lots of construction in my neighborhood=lots of mud when it rains. Detaildoc, which sponge do you use for your wheels? Home Depot or Lowes?

**detaildoc** · 02-24-2008, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by hockeyplaya13

I haven`t tried the Home Depot sponges yet. I intend to get a few for the lower panels that get caked up with mud. Lots of construction in my neighborhood=lots of mud when it rains. Detaildoc, which sponge do you use for your wheels? Home Depot or Lowes?

For the wheels I prefer the HD GS because it is a bit harder. To clean between the spokes I use the EZ Detailing brush. You can also cut up the sponge in smaller pieces and use that.