How to Drill Out Sanded Grout

Sanded grout is a mixture of sand and cement often pigment-dyed to match your tiles. The sanded grout is stronger and harder to remove than standard grout. The sanded grout is in place to provide an increased sense of durability and strength to the tile gaps. To remove sanded grout with a drill you will need a grout removal bit and a steady hand. The wider the gap, the less likely you are to make a mistake and chip the tiles.

Ruler
Goggles
Grout removal bit
Brush

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the gap in the tiles with a standard ruler or millimeter ruler to be more precise. You need to measure to acquire the right drill bit. A drill bit too big will overflow onto the tiles and damage them.
- 2
  Purchase a drill bit that matches the gap. Attach the drill bit to the drill and secure with your drill bit tightener. Put on your protective eye goggles.
- 3
  Plug in the drill, using a grounded extension cord if necessary. Place the drill in the center of the tile grout gap. Power the drill and slowly drill out the tile grout, working in small sections.
- 4
  Brush away the loosened tile grout before moving to another section. Tile grout can easily scratch ceramic tiles. Continue slowly drilling the rest of the grout by again working in small sections.

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