With tile the difference between dingy and dazzling often comes down to the grout in between.
Easiest way to remove floor tile grout.
Before you get started put on a pair of thick gloves and some protective eyewear.
If you prepare correctly your grout removal process will be much simpler.
The existing grout color is no longer pleasing to you and you wish to change it.
You ll be able to work with confidence knowing that you ve protected your stone tiles or porcelain tiles from chipping and sawing.
Before you start on the main task and begin removing grout you need to get everything ready first.
Grout is strong and durable but it is a porous material.
If you re planning on keeping your original tiles line the edges of each tile with painter s tape.
Grout is incredibly porous like a giant sponge which means it will absorb any grease grime oils or spills it comes into contact with says leslie reichert green cleaning coach and author of the joy of cleaning and while the culprit may vary from room to room mildew in the bathroom cooking.
The old grout might be moldy and beyond cleanable.
If you are grouting ceramic or porcelain wall or floor tiles it can be easy to leave small lumps of grout on the tiles surface and around the joints.
The easiest way to remove grout is using a rotary grout removal power tool.
But the more effective way is to use entirely new tinted grout.
When that day comes remove the grout and replace it to rejuvenate the installation and make the surface gleam.
In many cases it is faster and easier to remove the grout than to clean it.
Remove grout the easy way.
Remove and replace grout even the best tiling jobs show their age eventually.
How to remove old stained grout between floor tiles replace it with new grout.