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what is the best way to remove grout

Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:57 pm
Posted by 4A/5A Bluechip
Member since Feb 2012
151 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:57 pm
trying to remove grout from chiseled edge travertine
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
46427 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 7:58 pm to
Post pics
Posted by corndogluvr
Folsom
Member since May 2009
183 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:01 pm to
A bucket of water and sponge.
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
40425 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:02 pm to
Like in a pool?
Posted by Birdie King
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2013
8065 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:03 pm to
like ummm, all of the grout?

Posted by Jimbeaux
Member since Sep 2003
21972 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:05 pm to
How much do you have to remove? They make a grout removing hand tool that sells for $10 at Lowes. It's just a fancy scraping tool with a couple of edges to choose from.

If you have a lot to remove, they make a soft grout removal wire wheel for an angle grinder.
Posted by CorkSoaker
Member since Oct 2008
9823 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:05 pm to
Sounds like a giant pain in the arse
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
99046 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:08 pm to
Best way is to hire someone else to do it
Posted by Spankum
The Sip
Member since Jan 2007
63361 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:09 pm to
Not sure exactly what your situation is, but the best thing I have found for removing grout is a dremmel tool...

Prepare for a hell of mess amd be sure to get safety glasses and dust masks

also, be extremely careful that you don't frick anything up but the grout....
Posted by Birdie King
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2013
8065 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:10 pm to
let me guess, your grout looks pink after it dried?

Posted by 4A/5A Bluechip
Member since Feb 2012
151 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:11 pm to
no its all along the chiseled edges
Posted by whit
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2010
11080 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:11 pm to
quote:

by yellowfin
Best way is to hire someone else to do it




Yes
Posted by Shepherd
Member since Nov 2009
3102 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:11 pm to
quote:

Not sure exactly what your situation is, but the best thing I have found for removing grout is a dremmel tool...

Prepare for a hell of mess amd be sure to get safety glasses and dust masks

also, be extremely careful that you don't frick anything up but the grout....


This x1000. They make a grout removal blade as well. Did my entire walk in shower not long ago.
Posted by Jimbeaux
Member since Sep 2003
21972 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:11 pm to
Ocillating tools work well for this, and yes it's very dusty but usually not too tough. Grout's not as hard as you would think.
Posted by Janky
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
35957 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:13 pm to
Dremmel.
Posted by Jaydeaux
Covington
Member since May 2005
19695 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:14 pm to
Why are you removing it ?
Posted by kew48
Covington Louisiana
Member since Sep 2006
1629 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 8:58 pm to
Yep oscillating tool - they make a special blade attachment for this.
Posted by farad
Member since Dec 2013
12755 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:05 pm to
this...
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
40392 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:07 pm to
quote:

Best way is to hire someone else to do it


Exactly.

Jose and Josb are available at your nearest Home Depot.
Posted by tigersownall
Thibodaux
Member since Sep 2011
17226 posts
Posted on 6/23/15 at 9:49 pm to
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