Removing Grout From Floor Tiles



If you are performing a renovation on your home, you might be considering redoing the floor tiles. Removing the grout from the floor tiles can seem like a difficult task because grout is made up of hard materials that become like rock over time. Here are 4 quick tips to hep you remove the grout from your floor tiles.

1. Start With the Right Tools

Removing the grout from your tiles will involve several tools. Start by figuring out if you prefer to use power tools or manual tools. Power tools can save you a lot of time. However, if you don't want to spend money just to remove a small amount of grout, it can be done using a razor blade.

2. Prepare the Area

Before you begin working, covering the other surfaces in the room that are not involved with the project should be your first step. By protecting these surfaces, you can avoid having to clean up debris from them later. They will also be protected from damaged.

3. Make Sure to Wear Protective Gear

After you protect your stuff, the next step should be to protect yourself with protective gear. Removing grout can involve flying debris so it is important that you invest in a safety glasses, a dust mask and gloves. Knee pads can also be helpful for protecting yourself from injury as you work on your hands and knees.

4. The Removal

Now that you are ready to start, make an incision using a sharp carbide blade in the centre of the grout to be removed. After the incision has been made, use a grout scraper and hammer to remove the grout. After the pieces of grout have been removed, sweep up the area with a dust broom. The final process before installing new grout is to scrub the area with a scouring pad so that all of the grout residue is removed.




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