removing hard tile grout

[Cynthia43]

hello
I tiled and grouted my bathroom/toilet in the summer and did not remove the grout from the tiles..how is the best way to do this..i have tried scraping with a screwdriver but it marks the tiles

 

[Diyisfun]

As its waterproof the only way is to scrape it.
You can use the green scrourers, plenty of water, paint scraper.

My first bit of tiling was using water proof grout & I left it to long, plenty of elbow grease & swearing.lol

 

[Cynthia43]

thankyou..Ihave just tried to use a screw driver again..see my photo attemps..not much luck..ihave also tried soaking the area with water and I'll wait a while
thanks for all the help

 

[Diyisfun]

Water wont touch it, you will need to scrape it, I would not suggest a screwdrive, paint scraper flatter & better suited or even better a wood chiesel

 

[Cynthia43]

I think the srew drive iam using is not the right one..it's for the cross head pattern screws

 

[Cynthia43]

the other thing is that it is taking ages and Ithink Iam damaging the edge if the tiles

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• Cynthia43
• 23 Dec 2008
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[Diyisfun]

Whoever has the camera, get them to help you..lol

 

[Cynthia43]

my friend marjorie and she already is..but is getting fed up

 

[Cynthia43]

Iam now using (as suggested ) an old chisel I found in the garage that seems to be removing the tile grout but leaving grey marks on the tiles..but the bathroom floor now looks alot better..i'll start on thre wall tiles tomorrow

 

[Cynthia43]

having scrapped off the tile grout with an old chisel I am now left with grey marks on the tile edges...can anyone suggest how to remove these..also a few tips on wall tiling would be very helpful today
thankyou

 

[Diyisfun]

Green kitchen scrourer..with water

 

[Cynthia43]

thankyou..mine is yellow but i assume they are all the same

 

[gcol]

Marjorie has a definite knack with that camera.
Have a look at the tiling sticky for tiling tips.

 

[jefoss]

Marjorie has a definite knack with that camera. .

i did wonder who would mention that! wish id have had £££ on you!!!!

 

[gcol]

Well...... what did you expect?!
Anyhow, Cynthia is only in Bolton - that's not far from Preston.... so shush; she may need my skills. (Maybe even the tiling ones!)