Grout removal - TilersForums.com

[Kevboy]

Has anybody used a Hyde grout removal tool? They look pretty good on you tube but sometimes tools can be made to look better than they actually are. I use a multitool when necessary but find the blade can damage the tile edges quite easily on a small grout gap.

 

[White Room]

I avoid regrouting like the plague..

 

[Kevboy]

I see the Vitrex grout out tool works in the same way as the Hyde

 

[White Room]

It's not a major price, maybe worth a punt....I have a fein 110v and a Saxton 240v, the fein bits are a ridiculous price.

Bought a diamond bit once and I mean once for the Fein for a regrout job and it struggled.

What about grout colourant, maybe an easier option.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

So when you damage the edge of the tile , who pays for its removal!!

 

[Ian]

Don't waste your money on the vitrex, I have one and it's next to useless unless the old grout is falling out already. Also it won't touch wide joint sanded grouts.

 

[jollyroger]

I have been asked to remove and re-do grout many times over the years. Tried it once and never again. What you are doing is trying to cover up poor workmanship and you will almost certainly chip the edges of tiles. Wish you the best of luck.