Grout Removal

If you want to lay hardwood floors or simply lay new tiles in your floor, you will need to remove the grout from between the tile that is already laid and dried. To remove grout from between tile you will need to purchase high-quality tools that are sharp enough and strong enough to pry out the grout. Purchase these tools from a hardware or home improvement store.

Gloves
Goggles
Utility chisel
Hammer
Stiff-bristled brush

Instructions

- 1
  Put on gloves and goggles. This will protect you from shards of grout flying into your eyes or getting into your hands.
- 2
  Hold the utility chisel between the grout and the tile. Position the chisel at a 45-degree angle with the grout, which will prevent you from chipping tiles.
- 3
  Lightly hammer the chisel until the grout pops out. Use as little force as possible to prevent chipping tiles or bricks. You may need to reposition the chisel and hammer the other edge of the grout to remove it.
- 4
  Chisel and hammer toward an area where you have already removed the grout. This will chip away at the grout without putting excess pressure on the tile.
- 5
  Continue hammering the grout until you remove all of it. If the grout is old the tile will pop out easily. If the tiles were recently installed, you may have a harder time removing them and the grout.
- 6
  Brush off any small pieces of grout and grout dust with a stiff-bristled brush. Do not use wire brushes if your tiles are made of natural stone as this will scratch them.

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