Replacing Tile Grout

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Tile is becoming a popular floor covering throughout the house. Unfortunately, the grout between tiles can begin to show dirt and become cracked. This can really detract from the look of a beautiful tiled surface. When this happens, replacing the grout is the best solution. There are several ways to remove grout:

Hammer and chisel. Hold the chisel at a 45 degree angle to the grout and tap it with the hammer. This is an effective but time-consuming way to remove grout. The good thing is that chances of damaging the surrounding tiles are minimum when you use care.

Grout removal tool. This inexpensive tool consists of a metal rod with a cutting tip on one end. You place the cutting tip in the grout and push the rod. This tool requires a good amount of pressure to be applied and can damage tiles if it slips.

Rotary tools. Using a rotary tool with a blade to cut group is one the fastest and easiest methods for grout removal. Some skill is required to avoid damaging tiles.

Wearing safety goggles is recommended with all of these methods. Once your old grout is removed, you can clean the area and apply new grout, following manufacturer’s instructions.

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