Removing tile grout is remarkably easy, clean, and fast. Though it may seem daunting, this task can take as little as an afternoon, depending on the size of the tile area.
While you can remove grout manually, an oscillating multi-tool equipped with a grout removal blade makes the job considerably faster and easier. With this handy tool, you can remove 15 square feet of grout on 4-by-4-inch tile in about an hour.
Why Remove Tile Grout
- Mold and mildew: The old grout might be moldy and beyond cleanable. In many cases, it is faster and easier to remove the grout than to clean it.
- Design: The existing grout color is no longer pleasing to you, and you wish to change it. One way to change grout color is to colorize existing grout. But the more effective way is to use entirely new tinted grout.
- Grout in poor condition: The grout is chipped and falling out. Patching in with new grout doesn’t work well; it’s better to remove everything and grout it again.
- Repair tile surface: Grout from poor tilework that has dried on the surface of the tile should be removed.
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