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How Do You Remove Grout From Ceramic Tile On Kitchen Counters?

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How Do You Remove Grout From Ceramic Tile On Kitchen Counters?

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If the grout between your kitchen countertop tiles has become corroded, cracked, or so dirty that nothing will clean it, it may be time to dig it out and re-grout. Grout is a form of cement, and it tends to be more vulnerable to stains and moisture problems than the tiles themselves. Removing the grout is a slow and painstaking process, but is a lot easier than a full tile replacement. It’s important to be ready to re-grout the countertop as soon as you remove the damaged grout, so moisture doesn’t get under the tiles. Scrape your grout saw along the grout lines wherever it needs to be removed. The grout saw is designed to work gradually, breaking through the top sealed layer of the grout and then slowly digging it out. Don’t try to remove too much at once or you may end up breaking the tile. Scrape forward and backward with steady speed and pressure and let the blade gradually pulverize the grout. Stop using the grout saw occasionally to bring in the hand-held vacuum and clean up the

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