Removing Old Cracked Grout

[overthinker]

Is there any way of removing old grout from floor tiles without damage so they can be repointed?

[society]

Hope this helps - http://tinyurl.com/l4dtyh and http://tinyurl.com/kvgwa8

[overthinker]

I think theyre ceramic not earthenware laid on thick plywood in bathroom.Water jet is not suitable would some sort of grinder or drill make an impression?

[Old_Geezer]

If it is normal grouting then I'd just scrape it out with a suitable sharp metal piont, were I in your shoes. Just be careful.

Just hope it isn't what I used in my bathrooom the first time I laid floor tiles. Being in the bathroom I was persauded by a 'grout' that needed mixing. Must have been some sort of resin mix. Decided that would be very waterproof. Wasn;t as easy as I anticipated and set so hard I don't think it can be easily removed. And when I looked at my first attempt I really wanted to try again, but no dice.

[heathfield]

To add to Society's post, look up 'grout removal tool' on Google

[The Builder]

One of these would do it. Light enough to hold one-handed.
A 2.5mm stone disc would do the job, but there would be a lot of dust!

http://www.screwfix.com/p/energer-enb461grd-810w-4-angle-grinder-230-240v/89057

[dannyk13]

You can buy grout removing tools at Drapertools.com

[overthinker]

Thanks for all your responses.Im working my way thru them now.

[beso]

I use a carbide tipped tile and fibro cutting tool.