What is the quickest and easiest way to remove tile grout

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What is the quickest and easiest way to remove tile grout

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i have to remove the tile grout from my shower , as i have to regrout it.
I have tried the tile grout remover tool, with teeth and i have tried to use a drill bit anything better?
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These are just awesome :wink:

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/Tool_ ... f_180E.htm
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can you use it to remove tile grout?
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johndoyle wrote:can you use it to remove tile grout?

CLICK ON THE LINK TO SEE :thumbright:
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johndoyle wrote:can you use it to remove tile grout?
Can you not see the video that is embedded ?
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thanks looks to be just the tool, i am going to buy one many thanks
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It is an awesome tool and is also great at sanding.

The Weegie is selling some very cheap blades for it here :wink:

bosch-pmf-180-e-t13248.html
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machine ordered from toolbox online

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i am almost looking forward to removing the tile grout since i spent 2 hours yesterday with a scraper and a wallpaper stripper , someone told me it makes it easier. It definately does not
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A steamer - they were taking the p1ss mate!
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Get a few spare blades................in fact, buy a box of them :wink:
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