Removing Floor Tile Grout

Nov 29, 2003 3 Replies

I need to re-grout a bathroom ceramic tile floor with badly discolored grout. The grout line width is 1/4 inch. What is the easiest (and best) way to remove at least 1/16 - 1/8 depth of the old grout? Is there a power tool that won't damage the tile?



Thanks, in advance, for your help!



Rob Houston


Never tried it, but Dremel makes a bit just for that. Ed

Grout isn't really that hard. You should be able to rake it out with the proper hand tool. They make one for this specific purpose. A power tool will make a lot of dust.

Look at the Fein Multimaster. They have carbide and diamond blades specifically for grout removal.

Boden

Rob Houst> I need to re-grout a bathroom ceramic tile floor with badly discolored

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