How Do You Remove Grout From Tiles?
Over time, tile grout can become stained, cracked or begin to crumble. If the tiles are intact and you just want to place new grout in the tiles, your first step is to remove the existing grout. If you are removing all of the tile, you need not worry about removing the grout separately. The grout will come off easily when you are breaking up the tiles for removal. Effectively removing grout from tiles involves precision and patience; it is important not to damage the tiles in the process of removing the grout. Use a grout saw to extract as much of the grout from the joints as possible. A grout saw has a blade that is specially designed for grout removal. You can purchase a grout saw for under $10 at most home-improvement stores. Apply a steady, constant pressure to the grout saw and saw right along the grout lines of the tile. Move the grout saw back and forth in the grout to effectively break it up. If you are removing grout from a tiled wall, use the saw vertically rather than horizo
