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SKILL LEVEL intermediate

Years of wear can make your tile and grout look weathered and worn. You may even have a broken tile you'd like to remove.... Dremel tools are perfect for making updates to your tile. In this project we removed grout to replace a broken tile. You can use the same grout removal technique if you would like to simply re-grout worn or moldy tile.

by Dremel ®

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Supplies Needed For This Project

TOOL

4000 High Performance Variable Speed Rotary Tool

Model # 4000

TOOL

Multi-Max™ MM20

Model # MM20

ACCESSORY

MM920 24 Grit Carbide Rasp

Model # MM920

ACCESSORY

569 1/16" Carbide Grout Removal Bit

Model # 569

ACCESSORY

Dremel 568 Grout Removal Attachment

Model # 568

Tools & Accessories

Materials

1
Chisel
1
Grout Float
1
Tile Adhesive
1
Hammer or Rubber Mallet
1
Grout
1
Sponge

Let's Get Started

To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manuals for all tools used in this project. Wear eye and respiratory protection. Use clamps to support work piece whenever practical.

STEP 1

Remove Grout

When removing wall or floor grout with your Dremel Rotary tool, the Attachment #568 makes the job easy! The attachment keeps the bit at the perfect cutting angle and guides the bit between tiles so you don't damage them. - First, you'll want to prep your tool for the job. Start by removing the nosecap of your tool completely. Next, insert the Rotary Accessory #569 and tighten with your EZ Twist Nosecap wrench or the wrench included in your tool kit. Finally, screw on the grout removal attachment firmly. You will notice that the attachment has a depth guide, allowing you to set the depth of the bit in 1/8" increments. To begin your project, loosen the thumbscrew next to the depth guide and set it to 1/8" (the most shallow) depth.

STEP 2

Remove Grout

- Plug in your tool and set it to 15,000 to 20,000 RPMs. That is switch setting 15 or 20 on your 4000 tool. If you are not using a 4000 tool, refer to the owners manual for your model on Dremel.com to determine the switch setting that achieves 15,000 to 20,000 RPMs. - Using a pulling motion, work the bit through the grout, letting the attachment guide you through the tiles without nicking them. - Make several passes through the grout if necessary. On your first pass, set the depth of the guide on the shallow side, to 1/8". Don't set the depth of your guide too deep on your first pass, as this may damage your bit. On your second or third pass, set the depth of your guide even deeper. - When working in a corner, unplug your tool, remove the attachment and replace it with your nosecap. Aim to remove grout to the same depth as you had done with the grout removal attachment, making several passes if necessary.