Removing Bathroom Tile Grout

When remodeling a bathroom or kitchen the hardest part can be removing the grout from pre existing tile.

Removing bathroom tile grout.

You may use a handheld grout saw a carbide blade fitted onto a rotary grinder or oscillating tool or less effectively a utility knife with several spare blades. Make sure the bit is the right size for the space between the tiles and adjust the bit to the proper depth. Over time it stains cracks and becomes loose even if it was. The blade is harder than the grout and will cut it away image 1.

If the tile only breaks in tiny pieces or if you want to maximize the chance that the tile comes out intact scrape out the grout lines around the tile first. Several years after you complete a bathroom or kitchen renovation it inevitably starts to show some wear. Wet grout is easy to wipe away with a damp sponge but because it is comprised mainly of cement it can be very difficult to fully remove dried grout from porcelain tile. Remove grout haze don t let leftover grout mar your bathroom renovation.

The strength of grout is what makes tile so highly desired as it prevents the tile from shifting. Clear up the cloudiness that comes with newly regrouted tile in just four steps. Work slowly image 3. For much larger areas use a rotary tool image 2.

One culprit is grout. It lets you work up close to the edges without damaging the tiles. For small areas use a grout removal tool with a carbide blade. Fortunately there are a few methods that can help to remove even the most stubborn dried on grout from tiles without damaging the finish of the tile.

This is where the grout saw comes in handy. Some areas of grout will be difficult to reach with the multi tool. Like with the multi tool stop every so often to sweep the dust away so you can see what you are doing.