How to remove and replace grout from tiles - The easy way

This is how to remove grout and re grout tiles the easy way. Through the use of a oscillating multi tool with a grout removal blade / tool we can easily remove grout without damaging tiles and making very little mess. The tiles used to look dirty all the time as the grout had become brittle and started to crumble and fall out. This is how to fix this. Hope you enjoy the video and as always like comment and subscribe for more videos. #DIY #howto #billshowto
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[@karlwootton3762]

Good video mate, but next time emphasis on not getting the blade to far into the back of the grout so you dont risk damaging any waterproofing would be another useful tip. Make sure to check out the thickness of the tile first and make sure you dont go beyond this. While the new grout might stop water getting to damaged WP, it could easily turn disastrous overtime and you won't know till floors, wall, start to exhibit water damage. Not against regrouting at all, just understand the substrate behind your tile and take necessary precautions

[@MrCeora]

I thought the same thing. Didn't need to go nearly that deep.

[@JennyMacBallard]

You are officially my DIY hero LOL. I would never have thought to use the multi-tool. I've been procrastinating over this job for 2 years, dreading the thought of scraping the old grout. Thank you.

[@billshowto]

👍

[@reginarourk]

Very well explained. Yet another reason to have a multi tool. Don't know how we got along without one before.

[@Stllno]

It’s all in the wrist action! Great video and tips - thx for sharing!

[@johnclay1251]

Thanks a lot Bill! There was no BS yammering about.....you got me zeroed in soooo quickly and efficiently! I'm smiling.

[@doreenwatson-read]

Now if you wouldn't mind coming to mine next. I have tiled many places over the years and I have always struggled with the grouting. now I know why. Thank you for sharing.

[@evepaez-whittaker6384]

lovely clear instructions, really gives me confidence that I could do this. Gonna give it a go this weekend!

[@b1_ferg]

The multi-tool is hands down one of the best tools to own. So damn useful for home projects.

[@EOlaCasas]

Thanks for this! Just did my first grout replacement job after watching :)

[@snurchy]

I'm removing last year's bad grout job the building management did in an apartment I'm renting. Giving my hands a break (I've got CTS), I came across your video. I'm so old school, I was doing it by hand with a razor blade--never thought about using a multi-tool. Glad I found this video. The job will go much quicker now. Thanks!

[@crispy2473]

Nice job !! Just about to start doing mine now and I now have a lot more confidence after watching your tricks and tips. Great job 👍🏻

[@billshowto]

Thanks 👍

[@maceawilder]

How did it turn out? Did you end up hiring someone?

[@taro546]

You saved me a lot. Cancelled my $300 contractor (he had bad reviews too) and did it myself using your advise and came beautiful. Thx V. M.

[@katiebarr3120]

$300!! My quote was $1000!

[@FonzAndTheBoyz]

Hi, thanks for the great video. I see that you recommend not cutting too deep if the old grout is still good. That means the new layer of grout is a bit thin. Is there a recommended minimum depth for the new grout layer to be strong enough? Cheers!

[@unopermille]

Keep em going and you'll become a legend. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@billshowto]

Glad you are enjoying the content

[@dylanhunter5262]

Watched this to do it tomorrow. Great video dude. I feel like a pro already

[@james-jq8sk]

Good video, in addition cover the floor with a suitable cloth to minimise clean-up, once grout is applied wait at least 10-15 minutes for initial set, then clean off excess grout in a diagonal motion with well wrung sponge and rinse often in your bucket of water, when dry polish off haze...

[@bkupalores1621]

Thank you, this has really given me confidence to do this myself! 🙏🏽

[@michaelleslie4956]

Thank you for the vid. I'm useless at DIY but found this very helpful. Will be buying a multi tool tomorrow. Cheers

[@maggiecheungblaize8647]

Thank you very much for showing this step by step. Much appreciated

[@tedtolentino4955]

Great video and method to clean the grout lines. I learned something new about using the multi-tool. Question: any types of grout or tile in which you would NOT use the multi-tool due to its aggressive abrasion which might damage the work? Thanks.

[@bamvenier]

Thanks so much for this! Super helpful!

[@steelosm]

About to do some cleanup at a holiday house tomorrow. Thanks for your information. Good quality video.

[@amanrana9679]

Thanx a lot. Your demonstration is super easy to follow by a beginner

[@danniulph9134]

Thank you so much for your video Bill. You have saved me so much money with this video. Thank you.

[@djdubls]

Thanks for posting. It's really helpful.

[@rigsby1959]

Just followed the procedure and the result is amazing, really happy with the result, thank you so much, really great tutorial

[@rigsby1959]

Brought a multi tool for this job and have used dozens of times since doing the regrouging, I can’t imagine how I have got on before.

[@billshowto]

Glad I could help 👍

[@scout7198]

Excellent video that showed every aspect of doing a tile grout job. Thank you for showing the tools, techniques, and tricks. Nice job!!

[@santanabeagle]

You are AWESOME, Bill!

[@zezuzu7699]

You are great! Your explanations are clear and your work looks very nice. Keep up the good work!

[@fightermma]

Good man. Top job. Thanks for helping me gain wisdom.

[@davidrogers7137]

Perfect timing and answered a very pertinent question for me. Very novice. First tile job in shower. Panicked when haze wouldn’t come off. Thought I’d scratched tiles. Used 50/50 vinegar water and massively pleased to clean the haze. Perhaps over exuberant cleaning started to pit new grout (post 48hr dry) Made decision to remove and redo. Using manual method as I don’t own multi tool and grinder makes me too nervous for damage. Question was do I need to remove ALL grout. Some areas I’m satisfied with. This video clearly suggests not. Also some areas that have ground down literally popped into a crevasse suggesting my initial fill coverage was unsatisfactory.

[@tonyg1951]

Thanks for a useful video. Was going to use an stone cutting disc on a small angle grinder but Im now on the lookout for a multi tool. Applying grout was also useful

[@itsmerob6120]

Nice work Bill, that Ryobi multi tool is Handy as heck

[@carstdekock]

Great explanation. It's just what I am planning to do with our bathroom. Thanks!!

[@billshowto]

👍

[@rodw]

Very nicely done Bill. Thanks for sharing your talent and videos, Rodney

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@annashiegl]

Useful to have a link to products used. Great video

[@PaulKing1970]

First video I've watched and you had me sold when I saw a ryobi tool! Off to Bunnings tomorrow. Thanks for the video.

[@Lisa_Fernandezhomeandlifestyle]

I have some grout on the floor tiles I laid. So wish I went with dark grey and not beige. I tried dye but didn't work as it removed most of it trying to clean it. Definitely going to do this job as have both floor and wall tiles to redo. So thankful for this. Now to buy a multi tool

[@trentsteel2029]

dude you are a fecking life saver . Spent two whole days trying to get out all of the old grout out .

[@donbope1986]

Thanks for the instructions!

[@moiramenz3819]

Hi Bill thanks for this video. Do you recommend adding a mould inhibitor to the new grout mix?

[@mjgn769]

Awesome explanations. Well done mate

[@pygmy-goats-kevin]

WOW AMAZING VIDEO VERY EDUCATIONAL

[@TheStarkManCometh]

Great video sir. I’m bookmarking this in my how to

[@etienneE]

Now I am really convinced YT is reading my thoughts. I need to remove grouts from some floortiles and have been thinking of how to do it. Just thinking.....have not googled anything yet. And this vid pops up in my feed😁Good vid btw as I have a multitool with a new set.

[@carlhinton6577]

Cheers for this..👏👏

[@DGFX64]

Great video…how do you avoid affecting the water proofing?

[@ashdirector-glengallbridge9308]

Thanks for sharing Bill and making difficult job easy 😀 well done and keep up the good work, from London

[@keirgregory8619]

Great video, I’m going to remove some awful grout and replace it with the techniques you just shown me. Thanks 😊

[@jannoort7651]

Your video has been a great help, thanks!

[@user-fc1tq7pf9e]

Excellent! Great instructional video and right to the important points.

[@user-fc1tq7pf9e]

May I ask - To remove grout do I need a carbide or diamond tipped blade?

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

Good stuff, going to grab one of those multi tool to do just this.

[@OZlandbased]

Looks great! Once the grout has dried i also use a grout sealer to waterproof wet areas like showers, reason being the grout remains porous. In newer homes where the shower has been sealed correctly before tiling you can get away with not using it but i find homes 20 years plus in age the job does not last well without sealing the grout.

[@mickeybear1959]

@Dawn Johnson try this dawn www.bunnings.com.au/spray-seal-300g-grout-and-tile-sealer_p6650152

[@latricerherring7111]

That's the step I have a question on... sealing

[@tonyarcus]

Nice one, just been asked to do this very job, not one I have done before, but I have more and more people wanting to use my do-it-yourself skills. So ta muchly.

[@shashanuka8915]

U made it look so easy!!

[@robertramos8393]

Awesome job! Thanks I learnt something!!!

[@HeatherHart-zs6el]

Thanks for this wonderful tutorial

[@mikea7233]

Well done Sir!

[@alphacampbell21]

game changer to use multitool. Thanks mate!

[@Bluebirdy1505]

loved it! well explained!

[@chrisgarrand8695]

Outstanding video. Thank you for the wisdom.

[@billshowto]

👍

[@TheRealJiff]

thanks for the informative video!

[@thephoenixfolkclubballyfer9923]

Great video!

[@ahamadshah7666]

Multi tool is the best, excellent investment...get the cordless...makes doing stuff around the house a dream.

[@jasonhiggins2017]

Great post bill thank you 👍

[@stevebarone4545]

Thanks. Very informative.

[@davidmanthorpe9727]

Thanks Bill easy once you have been shown how to do the job.

[@bacanright]

Adds two more seconds to remove all the old grout just as you demoed so the new grout will have a more complete bond that’s less prone to cracks and thus mold. Go the extra minor effort for a more durable finish.

[@huejanus5505]

It will take many extra blades and a helluva lot longer than two seconds to remove all the old grout. But yeah, you’ll get a better job.

[@ZEROmg13]

even in the corners???

[@Donster888]

Awesome stuff mate Thanks a million

[@ZX300BoY]

Very helpful..... Thank you 👍👍👍👍

[@marybethsynk7756]

Great video! Thank you!

[@viniengel]

Great video! What about using epoxy grout? And is it dangerous to damage the water proofing with the multi tool?

[@davecurry8300]

Good onya Bill, very helpful, first timer at attempting this, Ryobi from Bunnings tomorrow, greetings from Sydney mate.

[@edithtort]

thank you for the video. It helps a lot

[@theoilgallery5773]

Well done champ on a good video. You speak quickly but clearly and you're easy to follow. Liked and subbed brother. Keep it up!

[@Pendaws]

Brilliant video mate, thanks :)

[@ladsonrenovations1490]

Great video thanks very much

[@ericgarst7882]

This little kzbin.infoUgkxVoi3B4CB6Oygq1-vo4OTL1M_M5JkrXif tub works perfect in our 6 x 6 shower and is easy to get in and out. Also easy to drain.

[@mangalajayasekera4249]

Awesome…thanks for sharing mate

[@retiredrookie7146]

Thanks Bill. 👍

[@nevigator90]

Mate. What a brilliant video thanks a lot

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@TheEnergyball]

Thank you for sharing.

[@MURZBO]

Excellent job. Which type of grout did you use for this was it acrylic or epoxy???

[@maknifeandrods7701]

Thanks for the great little tips

[@billshowto]

👍

[@kikcodog]

I've had to do this on a floor and I still have nightmares over it! Great video. Thanks!

[@billshowto]

Multi tool makes it very easy. 👍

[@kikcodog]

@@billshowto It sure does. The last one I did was pre-multi tool days. I used a dremel and carbide grout bits and it was a nightmare

[@globalste]

Never would have thought of using one of these tools, almost set to work using a hand tool then I saw this video! How do you know how deep to go with the tool without scoring into the plaster?

[@simonhudson9786]

Great video mate thank you

[@ianwright667]

Great video! thanks

[@dazamad]

Will give this a go based on your excellent video tutorial. I have seen ready made tile grout. Is either better for this job. Many thanks

[@ktreagus]

Good video -- dentisty for your tiled walls! That CFL? lightbulb is playing havoc with your video refresh rate.

[@wwfgumby]

good work, many thanks for sharing

[@maxculverhouse5905]

Nice Bill....very interesting.....I have to regrout my small plunge pool...it has those small mozaique tiles....how could I go about that....

[@riffraff8426]

Awesome Bill, quick question if I may, how long do you wait between initial grouting and first sponge off? Thanks

[@keithfreitas2983]

Right away

[@sarz747]

How about perpendicular seam between the shower wall tiles and shower floor tiles - can I use an epoxy grout or do I have to use a flexible silicone sealant ?

[@rickbarger5161]

Thanks for the video I was looking for a way to remove the grout I was using Foreign Chan grandeur with a car bite bit on it the dust was just amazing it went everywhere set off my fire alarms I think I'll look for one of those multi toois multi tool try it that way thanks a lot

[@davidwright1752]

Brilliant nearly 1,000,000 views congratulations

[@bob6168able]

Excellent mate. Thank s a lot

[@Orrphan]

I do this for a living, and without question, if an angle grinder diamond blade will fit, there is no better way to remove. I use this multi tool method if it’s only a few wall tiles or hard to reach or in a corner. Expensive blades and not as effective. Unless it’s a big job I actually use my utility knife on the 1/16” lines when replacing those restaurant bathroom 4” or 6” tiles.

[@rattus1baggus]

But for a DIYer with few reno skills and a very shaky hand, is a grinder perhaps too much? I've got a grinder already and am ready to go, but am pretty certain I will murder a lot of tiles in the process if I go that path.

[@EatLeadTalibanLosers]

@@rattus1baggus I'm doing this on my tile right now. I found a roto-zip 3.5 inch grinder with a diamond wheel works very easy and you have a lot of control since the grinder is small and light. The wheel fit right in my 1/8 inch grout line. I tried the multi-tool but it is larger to hold and skipped out a few time and scratched the tile. It also takes a lot longer and more blades with the multi-tool. The 3.5 grinder goes through the grout like crazy easy. Wear a respirator mask (with filters)with a fan blowing the dust out the window. There's so much bad grout dust in the air it will kill your lungs.

[@Orrphan]

@@rattus1baggus floor tile grout is of course easier to remove with an angle grinder. Also exterior tiles and not having to worry about dust. I use water from a spray bottle while I’m doing tiles to keep the dust down but it makes a mess, but a lot of times now, I strategically hold my huge shop vac hose into the dust stream and it works well. Doing interior wall tiles, yes you have to have a fairly steady hand if it is a small grout joint, and if it is a 16th inch wide joint, using an angle grinder and diamond blade may be too wide. If you have 1/8” or larger grout joints I would definitely use the angle grinder and diamond blade and you can get just about anywhere except when you start getting closer to an existing wall. Also, if your tiles are staggered and the joints don’t lineup you would need to be careful with an angle grinder when nearing another tile. I do use this multi-tool technique for replacement of a few wall tiles or base tiles, but not large open area grout removal.

[@jasminejohnstone1803]

Come and sort mine out 😀🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-tr2dh4xx6u]

@@Orrphan I did tile 5 years now and have been wondering about these multi tool blades. I always used an angle grinder for replacing individual tiles but it does make tons of dust and needs a very steady hand. Thanks for the review on these from a professional instead if DIYer, I may pickup these because I do have a job to replace only 4 tiles and cannot afford to scratch them up as the customer is very picky... Have you ever tried a diamond burr on a rotary tool? I am also looking to find one with a mini router setup which may work better and be less messy. I do use a vacuum in combination with an angle grinder but no vacuum is good enough to catch all the dust. Perhaps also looking at getting some kind of shroud for the angle grinder tho it may be hard to see where you're cutting

[@TheDavidb1995]

Great video, thanks

[@mowtoegee7049]

great vid, thanks fella - explain real good :)