It is the cement-like substance found between the tiles on the shower floor and other areas. It is usually the first part of the tile area to need repair or replacement, as it may break or corrode over time. If you want to go back to your grout shower floor, existing grout has to come in the first place, which can be a difficult and time-consuming job. Tools are available but dramatically increase the chances of damaging the tiles. You are better off with a grout saw, which is a square, carbide tipped blade on a handle.
Instructions
• Get the floor very dry. Let stand at least 48 hours.
• Scrape saw your grout along the grout line which is the most damaged or corroded and comes out in the easiest way. Remove by pushing and pulling the blade over the surface while applying firm pressure downward. Like surface material breaks, work the blade down along with the tiles and grout.
• Pump away dirt with the hand vac.
• Work the way along the other grout lines with the grout saw, scraping and digging in the same manner. Be careful not to scratch the tiles. It will stop after every few tiles to the emptiness until the ruin.
• Remove all grout that needs to be removed. Return to the lines with a razor to remove any pieces that do not come with the grout saw.
Tips and warnings
- Shower floors with grout removed are very vulnerable to damage. Any direct moisture at all, or even the indirect moisture of a wet bath, can work its way into exposed parts of the tiles and cause it to loosen. Be ready to return the grout to the floor quickly after the grout is removed and do not shower it until it.
- Wear eye protection at all times while removing grout.