How to remove grout the easy way!

Renewing old grout has always involved long hours of chipping away at old, worn grout.

 

 

 

 

Simplify the job by purchasing a grout removal kit that attaches to a Dremel MultiTool. It has a high-speed carbide bit that effortlessly chews away old grout, and guides that keep you from chipping the tile edges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOU WILL NEED:

 

 

Dremel MultiTool

Carbide bit

Grout attachment

Ready mixed or powdered grout

Bowl for mixing

Sponge

Clean cloths

Grout float

Drop cloths or newspaper

Rubber gloves

 

 

 

HERE'S HOW:

 

 

1. Attach the Grout Removal attachment as instructed on your Dremel MultiTool.

Set the bit depth to 5mm. Run the tool guides between the tiles to remove all the old grout. Clean joints with a paintbrush to dust out all remaining grout, or use a vacuum cleaner.

 

 

2. Mix and apply new grout

If you are using powdered grout, mix to a consistency of thick peanut butter. Using a grout float, push the grout diagonally across and into the empty joints.

 

 

3. Clean the tiles

Leave the grout to dry for an hour or so and then wipe off any excess grout with a damp sponge. Rinse the sponge often to clean the entire area. You may need to repeat this process. Leave the grout to dry overnight.

4. Polishing

When the film reappears, buff the entire area with a dry cloth.

5. Sealing

Use a sprayable grout sealer to protect and prevent moisture and stains.