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I need to remove a lot of grout between tiles and regrout with
waterproof grout. Does anyone know of a cheap rotary tool that can do this. Those Fien Multimaster tools look like they can do the job with a frighteningly high price. There must be a chep DIY effort around that can do a similar job. Those rotozip type of tools look like they could wander and cut into the tile, so I am ruling those out. TIA. |
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On 2006-11-04 00:34:58 +0000, said:
I need to remove a lot of grout between tiles and regrout with waterproof grout. Does anyone know of a cheap rotary tool that can do this. Those Fien Multimaster tools look like they can do the job with a frighteningly high price. I have one of these (the manufacturer is Fein, BTW) and the price isn't frighteningly high at all. It's probably my most used power tool because of its versatility and worth every penny. They now have a starter version, without many accessories for just over £80. I've used it for grout removal with the segment saw blade http://www.fein.de/corp/uk/en/multimaster/tile.html It's well controllable in terms of speed and because of being a fine oscillation tool there is no problem with wandering. In comparison with making a ******** of the job with some cheap and unsuitable tool and having to replace the tiles, it is very inexpensive and frankly would pay for itself on one job. Then you would have a tool that would get a lot of use. There must be a chep DIY effort around that can do a similar job. I don't think so, and I've looked. Fein hold a set of patents on several aspects of the Multimaster. Those rotozip type of tools look like they could wander and cut into the tile, so I am ruling those out. That's exactly the issue. Dremel do a grout removing kit for their little tools. I've used one and it is both slow and does not do as neat a job as the Multimaster. TIA. |
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The Natural Philosopher wrote: Brick acid and a scrubbing brush. Use rubber gloves. Alternatively, use thinners and a roughish cloth (preferably white) - I use workshop towels. I have found this works well. Ensure good ventilation of course. CRB |
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I need to remove a lot of grout between tiles and regrout with waterproof grout. These things are incredibly effective & very cheap http://www.toolstation.com/search.ht...str=grout+rake Toolstation part number 36471 -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:22:22 +0000, OxSc wrote:
One proviso - some combinations of steel and glaze will allow the tool to leave pencil-like lines on the glaze, which are IME almost impossible to remove. Tried Bar Keepers Friend? Removes the "pencil" marks left by stainless steel cooking tools on white glazed cookware. -- Cheers Dave. pam is missing e-mail |
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Dave Liquorice wrote: On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:22:22 +0000, OxSc wrote: One proviso - some combinations of steel and glaze will allow the tool to leave pencil-like lines on the glaze, which are IME almost impossible to remove. Tried Bar Keepers Friend? Removes the "pencil" marks left by stainless steel cooking tools on white glazed cookware. Dave, I have never heard of it. Where do you get it? |
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The Medway Handyman wrote: wrote: I need to remove a lot of grout between tiles and regrout with waterproof grout. These things are incredibly effective & very cheap http://www.toolstation.com/search.ht...str=grout+rake Toolstation part number 36471 Dave, Thanks, would the likes of B&Q sell this? |
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Stuart Noble wrote: wrote: I need to remove a lot of grout between tiles and regrout with waterproof grout. Why? All grout is relatively waterproof, especially on vertical surfaces. What are the symptoms? A bitch of a job, even with a grout rake. Water is leaking through the tiles, the grout, to the ceiling below. The tiles are top quality and look well and it is a shame to get rid of. The only other quick option is to tile over the tiles, which is an expensive thing to do. |
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On 5 Nov 2006 05:48:10 -0800, wrote:
Stuart Noble wrote: wrote: I need to remove a lot of grout between tiles and regrout with waterproof grout. Why? All grout is relatively waterproof, especially on vertical surfaces. What are the symptoms? A bitch of a job, even with a grout rake. Water is leaking through the tiles, the grout, to the ceiling below. The tiles are top quality and look well and it is a shame to get rid of. The only other quick option is to tile over the tiles, which is an expensive thing to do. Hi, IME a wallpaper steamer with nozzle will soften grout, also might be worth grinding down a cheap screwdriver for scraping the grout out. AIUI the tile cement should form a waterproof barrier, if this is a tiled floor then renewing the grout may not be enough. cheers, Pete. |
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Stuart Noble wrote: wrote: I need to remove a lot of grout between tiles and regrout with waterproof grout. Why? All grout is relatively waterproof, especially on vertical surfaces. What are the symptoms? A bitch of a job, even with a grout rake. Water is leaking through the tiles, the grout, to the ceiling below. The tiles are top quality and look well and it is a shame to get rid of. The only other quick option is to tile over the tiles, which is an expensive thing to do. So this is a bath/shower? Tiling usually only lets water at the bottom of a run where the tiles meet the bath edge or shower tray i.e. where the water hits its first horizontal obstruction and has time to sit and soak. Don't rush into anything. |
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On 5 Nov 2006 05:42:40 -0800, wrote:
Tried Bar Keepers Friend? I have never heard of it. Where do you get it? Asda stock it or at least thats where I bought the last lot, Tesco don't. Truncated plastic conical packaging http://www.homecareproducts.co.uk/bkf.htm The http://www.barkeepersfriend.com/ site shows US packaging and prices. -- Cheers Dave. pam is missing e-mail |
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Stuart Noble wrote: wrote: Stuart Noble wrote: wrote: I need to remove a lot of grout between tiles and regrout with waterproof grout. Why? All grout is relatively waterproof, especially on vertical surfaces. What are the symptoms? A bitch of a job, even with a grout rake. Water is leaking through the tiles, the grout, to the ceiling below. The tiles are top quality and look well and it is a shame to get rid of. The only other quick option is to tile over the tiles, which is an expensive thing to do. So this is a bath/shower? A shower. There is definately a crack around a few tiles that water is getting through. I know that hairline cracks can let water through. The tray to tile join has a silicon seal and that looks in good condition and not allowing water through. I want to do "all" of the tiles and remove and reseal the silicon to be sure. |
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Pete C wrote: On 5 Nov 2006 05:48:10 -0800, wrote: Stuart Noble wrote: wrote: I need to remove a lot of grout between tiles and regrout with waterproof grout. Why? All grout is relatively waterproof, especially on vertical surfaces. What are the symptoms? A bitch of a job, even with a grout rake. Water is leaking through the tiles, the grout, to the ceiling below. The tiles are top quality and look well and it is a shame to get rid of. The only other quick option is to tile over the tiles, which is an expensive thing to do. Hi, IME a wallpaper steamer with nozzle will soften grout, also might be worth grinding down a cheap screwdriver for scraping the grout out. AIUI the tile cement should form a waterproof barrier, if this is a tiled floor then renewing the grout may not be enough. cheers, Pete. Thanks for that. I never thought of a steamer. How long does it take to get soft? |
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Pete C wrote: On 5 Nov 2006 08:11:12 -0800, wrote: Hi, IME a wallpaper steamer with nozzle will soften grout, also might be worth grinding down a cheap screwdriver for scraping the grout out. AIUI the tile cement should form a waterproof barrier, if this is a tiled floor then renewing the grout may not be enough. cheers, Pete. Thanks for that. I never thought of a steamer. How long does it take to get soft? Not that long, I've steam cleaned grout and it came off onto the scourer rather easily. While the grout is out you could try getting some exterior PVA in between the tiles to help seal any cracks in the tile cement. cheers, Pete. Thanks. How long does the PVA need to dry? Goes the grout stick to the PVA well? Do Wickes, etc, sell exterior grade PVA. |
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Andrew Gabriel wrote: In article . com, writes: Pete C wrote: While the grout is out you could try getting some exterior PVA in between the tiles to help seal any cracks in the tile cement. Thanks. How long does the PVA need to dry? Goes the grout stick to the PVA well? Do Wickes, etc, sell exterior grade PVA. Exterior PVA (EVA) is only waterproof when mixed in cement/mortar. I don't think it will do much good painted on like that. Use a waterproofing additive in the grout, such as BAL Admix GT1 (which probably contains EVA and plasticiser). -- Andrew Gabriel Would pre-mixed lablelled "waterproof" grout be suitable. It that pre-mixed to the right formula? Does it do what they say? Will it keep water out? I was told and read that normal grout is not waterproof. The "Goes" in my post above is a typo, it should be "Does". |
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