Removing Grout

[wrl-2]

Hi .. am sure many people have posted/asked this before. I did do a search but only had a few results?

So ... I've tiled my bathroom and have grouted with a Sandstone color Grout. The problem is, when the Grout is wet, it looks a better color than when its dry! ... so I've purchased a couple of bags of Grout (Brown in color) ready to re-grout my bathroom.

I've purchased a Grout Removal Tool from B&Q and have started using it.

The Grout Removal Tool requires a hell of alot of hard work and it's not that easy to use.
I've already made a few chips in some of the tiles.
Am I using it incorrectly?
Is there an easier way to remove Grout?
How much of the Grout do I need to take off to re-grout?

 

[david campbell]

there isn't really a better tool without going to a fair bit of expense,you could have tried using a colour intensifier on the grout it would also seal it from changing colour when wet!

 

[Leatherface]

the best tool to use is a Fein Multi Master, with a diamond grout removing blade.
A Fein can be hired from most good tool hire shops for around £30 a week. The blade can be purchased from Trade Tiler for less than £30.

 

[enduro]

Have a look at AQUAMIX grout colourant, could be a lot easier than removing the grout.

 

[brian c]

piece of wood with a nail on the end...try it

 

[david campbell]

piece of wood with a nail on the end...try it

kirkintilloch's weapon of choice lol:lol::lol::lol:

thats a bit like using a bricklayers chariot brian(smart thinking)

 

[wrl-2]

there isn't really a better tool without going to a fair bit of expense,you could have tried using a colour intensifier on the grout it would also seal it from changing colour when wet!

I'll Google it. I'll see what color intensifier I can get ... thing is, like I said, the color is Sandstone but looks like wet sand color when wet and it's the wet sand darker color I now prefer, as ... when the Sandstone color is dry it blends in with the color of my tiles (too much).

I can't keep my Grout wet 24/7 hence I want to remove all the Sandstone Grout and re-Grout with Brown (nearest match I can get to a wet sand look)

 

[wrl-2]

piece of wood with a nail on the end...try it

Hmmmmmm ... interesting!
Yes!



I think I'll try that!

Nice thinking Batman!

 

[White Room]

One guy mentioned the Hardie backer cutter for the boards

 

[wrl-2]

One guy mentioned the Hardie backer cutter for the boards

what is that??