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Ive just grouted up a simple splash back . Four M2. The issue I have is that no sooner had I finished grouting, 10-15 min. The grout had gone off rock solid? I used Mapei which incedently I prefer. I managed to clean it back somewhat, but the grout lines are still heavy. Can anyone suggest a method of reducing the grout thickness, without raking out and re-grouting?

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Spencer
 
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Spare Tool

Sand paper has so many uses ;) but it will actually scratch porcelain....I know :(;)
 

Bond

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Was thinking sandpaper folded,using the edge to rub on the grout line, not on the tile face. If that makes sense.
 
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Rookery

The dreaded metros + fairly fast setting grout + perhaps a warm room! You could spend all day trying to sand/scrape/dremel/fein and still only achieve an average finish. You might find it easier to knock them off and replace seeing as they are cheap.
 
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hmtiling

ucp, small ceramics and a warm environment can easily catch you out. I think Rookery's option is best course and use a different grout next time . Grout 3000 gives plenty of time with ceramics.
 

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