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[aly51a]

im having my shower pulled out and need to re-use the tiles as i cannot match the existing tiles to the walls, any ideas how to remove the grout of the backs of them?

 

[Alison556]

I've had some success using a steam stripper to soften the grout and adhesive, then scraping it off.

 

[roughcaster]

Or even soak them in a container of water to soften it.

Roughcaster.

 

[gregers]

and then use a belt sander in a vice,wear gloves and sand the crud off,CAREFULLY.

 

[foxhole]

Soak for at least two weeks in a bucket of soapy water and then can easily be scraped off.

 

[ColJack]

just re-tile the whole room..
mom and dad just did theirs for about £120..
well that's the cost of just the tiles and adhesive and grout.. the labour was extra obviously but if you DIY then that's free..

 

[wotan]

Grout is used between the tiles, and is very hard.
Tile adhesive is soft by comparison, once you have the tiles off a good soaking in warm water should help soften the adhesive further so it can be scraped off.

Wotan

 

[jctilingservices]

if your tile adhesive is too hard to scrape off, leave the tiles to soak in warm soapy water for about 1/2 hr, then scrape off, chances are the grout will have softened on the edges so you can scrape that off as well, or use a roughish scouring pad on the edges whilst the tile is under water, the grout will come off then