Removing Old Grout From Wall Tiles

Take one gallon of warm water and dissolve a cup of sugar into it.

Removing old grout from wall tiles.

If you have wall tile with too much grout then soak paper towels in the solution and place them on the tile. Make sure to apply enough water that it can soak into the grout for an hour or two before you try to work any of the grout off. Apply firm pressure and drag the scraper along the grout line about the length of one tile but be very careful to avoid scraping the tile. Fit the oscillating tool with a blade specially intended for removing tile grout.

Use the scraper to clean off large debris and then clean off any soapy residue with a damp cloth. Once the tile is clean and has no more hardened grout wipe over with a damp cloth and leave to dry. Taping will help to stop you from sawing into the tile as you cut up the grout. Insert the triangular tip of the grout scraper into the incision you made with the grout saw.

Take the water and sugar mixture and pour it over the grout that needs removed. Allow the tiles and grout to completely dry. Using a wooden paint stick gently scrape at the grout removing the larger chunks from the surface of the tile. Scrub the mortar with a scrub brush to remove the residue the acid has loosened.

In concert with the grout float a large damp sponge. Rinse the piece of tile with clean water and allow the piece to dry for at. Tape the tiles so that the grout joints are all that is visible. Take this sweet solution and pour it onto excess grout on a floor.

Then using some fine wire wool rub gently over the grout which will begin to dissolve and rub off at the same time. Keep the tile wet with the sugar water for at least two hours. Start by holding the tool horizontally or vertically in the case of vertical seams turning on the power and lightly pressing the blade to the grout. Remove a piece of tile from the solution.