I do this for a living and I would not recommend the oscillating tool with a rasp or even diamond blade. At least not for 1/16" grout lines (which are shown in the video). It will take the grout out yes, but it will also damage the bevel in the edges of the tile which will make it hard to look 'new' again. For 1/16" grout lines, I just use a utility knife and gouge it all out. It takes a while to do a whole enclosure, but it doesn't damage the tiles. After that I scrub the all the tile with CLR or something and give it a good wash/rinse because you don't want to be regrouting over scum.
Good advice but shitty apartment complexes could care less about the damage on the tile. It is either cheap regrouting (if they can get someone to do it) or tile resurfacing. The resurfacing is normally done over mold, no real cleanup, just wipe with Lacquer Thinner to remove oils/scum off the tile faces That is what you get for cheap - pure shit. Other than that what you describe (utility knife) may seem easy to you. Trust me - a DIY guy will spill his guts removing grout. It is hard work. The oscilating tool makes such loud noise that a DIY guy will wish he paid an illegal worker to do that job. But people are cheap, they do all kinds of ridiculous things. That line of work is both nasty and back breaking. No other way to look at it. Pay someone to do it, it's worth it.
CLR! Thanks, I totally forgot about CLR! You're definitely right about the utility knife. I'm right in the middle of grout removal on 4" square tile and couldn't use my Dremel or oscillating tool because they were scratching up the tile. I'm using four hand tools: a utility knife, a chisel, a grout saw, and an old kitchen knife meant for deboning chicken or something. I had an old neighbor guy sharpen the hell out of the knife and it's working great. Can I ask what kind of grout you'd use? I went out and got Laticrete and also have some unsanded grout in a plastic bag from Lowe's.
Great white nico your funny paid a iligal guy to do the job ??? Are stupid o what ? You can do it o also calling a ilegal guy when you can do your wife o what ??? Man your are very funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I think it's really cool that all you guys added the tips. I hope the viewers consider all options and figure out what works best for their particular situation.
thei air you breathe has more polution then any dust in the bathroom. You better wear a mask 24 7 cause the pollution that comes out of cars and contaminates the air is what gives us all cancer.
100% correct. Just went through OSHA 10 for the 3rd time in my career and they now stress silica dust hazards. What goes in to your lungs doesn't come out people need to understand this. Aside from the cancer risk you could end up with COPD from breathing in particulates and or chemicals.
Thank you so much, and I appreciate the safety items, I had not thought about ear plugs, and now they are on my supply list! So thanks again so much. Your video is also a great motivator too; now it seems like my work will be a snap.
Hey Seth - basically had to do the same thing twice for my duplex rental property. Problem I ran into was that the tiles were spaced at 1/16 or less b/c back in the 50's they didn't have tile spacers. I had to use a utility knife for most of it. There were sections I could use a multi-tool with the diamond grit blade and it worked great as you demonstrated. I had to wear ear muffs though because of how loud it was, and I wore goggles and drywall mask
Hahahahaha................tell me about it. I'm currently re grouting the shower and thought great, I'll just use the multi-tool. Pft, the spacing is a major issue so I have ended up using a utility knife and even that is hard to use in some sections.
This video is great! It actually shows some of the unexpected BS you will run into as a regular guy trying to do it yourself! Unlike all those other slick videos. And I learned its better to spend the extra $$ on the half blade so I can get in the corners. Much appreciated Dude.!!!!
I was hired by a slumlord to replace the old and missing grout n tiles. Do you think I would do this normally? Fuck no! Just a demo video buddy for people who have no clue.... Now go back to farting in your own mouth!
Clearly you have never re-grouted a bathroom, otherwise you would know this is what you have to deal with. Considering the condition of the bathroom, he did a stellar job. Remember this is a rental. It never pays in the long term to replace an entire bathroom. Repairs are deductible, a new bathroom must be depreciated over 27.5 years. You are obviously an idiot who has never even picked up a screw driver before. If you don't have anything intelligent to say, then shut up
I have the dremmel and it worms wo der i love that tool and use it for everything i cluding cutting tiles just great i did t think to use it for the grout glad i seen this video because im doing my pool tiles and this would make life easier.. thanks for the video
I have the same tile in pink and the exact same faucets! I want to rip it all out and put in modern stuff, like a Kerdy system and a glass door, etc but I'm being told to wait until around Xmas when plumbers and tile guys might have time available. What that really means is, "Wait until the time when plumbers and tile guys need to buy presents but nobody's hiring them to redo their bathroom because it's the holidays." So for now I'm tasked with removing grout and regrouting old 4" shower tile. Talk about polishing a turd!
A Dremel with a grout bit works well in the corners and tricky bits around the rack attachments. I also cannot emphasize how important it is to wear a mask while doing this. Grout dust + moist lungs = new grout in your lungs... not too mention whatever nasty black stuff that was in the joints.
I was going to make a video showing how easy it is to remove old grout with the harbor freight oscillating tool but I found that you did it already. You don't even need that special cutting wheel, grout isn't all that hard a material. Your project would have looked great had you used white grout and a sealer and shined it up.
Cut caulk with a utility knife then remove. Also remove the caulk using a carbide hand tool found in the tile section of the store. Use the same tool (has a triangular carbide piece) to scrape the grout. Way easier than the noisy vibrating tool + the hand tool gets in every corner.
Hey Seth, what did you use to put the tiles back onto the corner of the tub? Just popped mine off and it looks identical to yours in this video. Now I've cleaned them up and I'm looking for the best way to put them back on. Thanks for the video.
That tool is great, I only use it on projects that a Durarock scoring knife won't clear the grout. That knife will also get into the corners as well. I have one that is two headed and also a single head that gets into the corners well. Sometimes use the triangle shaped grout tool or the hand grout saw. Using the scoring knife does not make the dust that the oscillator saw does. It chips the grout out and much deeper than the oscillator. Easily vacuumed up. Did anyone notice the door to the next room was open when he is clearing the grout from the lines? The oscillator tool makes massive amounts of dust. Clear the room of any personal items, turn on the ceiling fan, close the door and tape it sealed, and cover the AC/ Heat vent to lessen blowing dust. Who uses a wood scrapper on a brittle porcelain tub? Razor blades, dental picks and alcohol work great at removing caulk. I didn't see where Microban was injected into caulk lines to kill mold. No protection on tub. I throw several towels in the tub and occasionally shake them out and vacuum residues. Can create quite a problem if something wrong goes down the drain. Why is there a tub full of dirty water? Rinse the new grout out of a bucket and pour residue in the toilet, be sure to flush a few times. This is more of a video on how NOT to re-grout.
Randy, what about using the Dudrarock scoring knife to remove some of the top layer of the old grout (dirty kitchen floor tiles I'm trying to clean) so I can regrout. Will the new grout stick to the amount of grout left of the old grout? Your posting made here made sense by the way.
for cleaning, use lemon juice, and a baking soda/water paste with a rigid brush with synthetic bristles. U need to remove at least half the depth of the old grout, use a razor knife along edges so u don't have to get very close with the electric/battery tools. If you're removing grout because of mold, u only need to remove the grout that the mold has set into.
clean corners and hard to get grout with utility knife with a new blade, you'll go through some blades. i have also used a dremel at medium speed with a bit or disc.
Add your work hours up and then calculate the time you could have saved by Re-tiling, straight over the top of the existing tiles, yes, they will stick even without having to cut or scrape the original tiles to form a base for them, just wipe down with a cheap spirit before tiling. I have done this hundreds of times and even having to remove say the tiles on the tap side due to the taps being up against the wall, is still a quicker and better finish, or think about changing the taps to ones that come away from the wall. TOP TIP 1 Never use small tiles when tiling, when you come back in say a years time it makes it so much easier to clean the tiles with a small brush and some STRONG Bleach, cheap bleach is not strong bleach, it is cheap bleach in water. TOP TIP 2 Always leave your grout just below the surface, this allows for a clean up and a re-grout in a year or so after your filthy Tennats or Flat mates have moved on. TOP TIP 3 FACT - Ventilation stops Mould, but the extractor Fan or Fans in a large bathroom will need to be running for at least 10mins after someone has finished in there, remember, opening a window after showing/bathing causes damp mould, it does not take it away! which is what you would think. Mr Spence Eng
haha. All the rich people comment "just replace with new tile" Unless there is damage it just needs some new grout. First world fixes-tear it down and start all over.
Well I wouldn't say rich, I'd say they are stupid. People see a tile that fell off they scream "we need a new bathroom!!!" People fail to realize tiles can be re-attached, tiles can be re-tiled, etc. 1950's bathrooms can theoretically last forever if they are re-grouted every 15-20 years (more often for rentals). the thinset they used back then is superior to even the best thinset today. I still have 1950's bathrooms in my rental units, all re-habbed by me which includes re-grouting and re-attaching tiles. It's a rental, why would I rip everything out and re-tile. That adds 4-7 days to the renovation which is an extra 4 days that the apartment isn't being rented out. Combined with the fact there are other things he probably had to do in the apartment to get it ready to be rented. The 1950's bathrooms I have in my rentals look brand new with brand new bright white grout, triple sealed for for minimal maintenance.
Yes, first world problems. It seems today most people ask "who can we get to do that"? Instead of "how can "I" get this done"? The other day I heard a 20 something dude discussing purchasing a $5000.00 mattress!!!!!! Have we become that soft? I guess if people are spending 5 grand on a mattress they will want brand new tile, maybe I should market tile at $200.00 an inch and it will become the new must have. Then an invisible set of clothes.
jackchorn$5000 for a mattress, omg. That's spending $2500 for you and your wife for something you only spend 7-8 hours a day there. And break that down to 10 years that would be $.68 a night for each of you, wow. And just to get a better sleep and wake up every morning without your back hurting and get better sleep that would make you more productive. Better save your $.68 a day and be tired and in pain.
Really. Is that how you justify it? Lets now add up the cost for your car, rising food expenses, school, energy, water, insurance on and on. The majority of americans have less then 10,000 dollars in savings. Where is the reality? But I guess supporting a lifestyle you can't afford with debt is the new normal. I sleep just fine because I live simply and with in my means. Maybe if you need sleeping pills and a super mattress to get a good nights rest then there are other issues in your life beyond a piece of furniture.
jackchorn over 10% of Americans have back pain at any given time, and half of people have back pain through the year. All I know is I was going to the chiropractor once every two weeks and not getting the results I wanted and purchased a high end memory foam mattress and now no back pain except for every time I stay at a hotel. Some people spend $4.00 a day on coffee, I spend $1 on a great mattress and don't need coffee, or a chiropractor. If you cant afford $1 a day I feel sorry for you
Good grief. Is that a mains electric socket right next to a wash basin? Even if it was put in before strict regulations, I am so accustomed to safety zones in bathrooms that it seems quite scary.
those harbor freight multi tools are nearly indestructible. i've put mine through hell and back, same with their angle grinder. best $15 i've ever spent ($15 for each). their circular saws suck. their recip saws are decent enough
Forgot to add, when it comes to grouting I get a couple of those plastic store cards to apply it with - flexible friend. Prefer to use a stanley knife to remove the old silicone, removes very easily.
I'm wondering how much harder it would be to just put up new tile...even if it meant putting up new (bathroom type) drywall? People would be much more inclined to rent a place with a modern style bathtub/bathroom, and it would increase the resale value of the house. This is assuming you could find nice tiles that aren't super expensive. Cutting tiles for the edges isn't too difficult, even with a cheapo tile saw. Going the removal route, I could see the tiles getting scratched up quite a bit if you're not Super Careful removing the old grout, and all that time+effort wouldn't add up to a final result worth the effort. Just wondering-
Personally I wouldn't use a chisel to remove the grout from the corners, just bought a small "grout saw" for a couple quid. Too easy to slip with a chisel and damage the tiles.
Using a chisel to remove hard to remove grout? that's stupidity (blood on the tiles) - get an electric engraver with replaceable tips. It will get right into a corner. I think Dremel has a grout removal tool that will do, too (but a lot more expensive)
Please don't pay attention to this video, you never use a chisel on grout joints using a narrower grout removing tool or using a utility knife and a lot of elbow grease is the proper way to do it. Using a chisel can lead to chipping your tiles, same goes for using electric multitool if you're not careful.
Why? It's a rental bathroom. All it needs is a re-grouting and for the old tiles to be re-attached. I've rehabbed numerous 1950's bathrooms the same way he did except I had to use a utility knife for a lot of them since the tiles were spaced too close together. The tiles at the bottom along the tub are always the ones that fall off due to moisture and water damage. Repairing is easy - remove loose debris and re-attach. Then re-grout. It would take him a day to dig out the grout, and re-grout. Re-tiling the entire shower surround would take at least 3 days minimum.
Josh Grossman It seems like those 1950's homes and buildings are a lot better than the ones built today, with the exception of lead paint and asbestos. The newer constructed homes and apartment buildings seem to require heavy maintenance after just 5 years or so.
For anyone watching this... PLEASE don't use a chistle to get into the corners. Use the correct tool as anything else will scratch the tile face very easily and once it's scratched, theres no fix for it. Within months, the scratches will fill with that black mold your originally trying to get rid off but this time, NO FIX...
Personally I would have retiled over the existing tile, or taken them out first, to start over, since the tiles and grout are in such poor condition with some already coming out due to water getting through to the backside. All the best- Michael
Journey Perry I do my own renovations and I had to do the same thing he did - twice actually for two different bathrooms. Problem was, the tiles from the 1950's were spaced too close together so I had to use a utility knife. He actually had it easy being able to fit a carbide/diamond grit blade in there. I had the same problem with the loose tiles around the tub, only I had to re-attach 8 of them. All in all re-attaching all of the loose tiles and re-grouting took 3 days and $35 in materials. They were rentals so why gut and put in new bathrooms?
I agree, why gut the bathrooms? If you run into having super tight joints again, I would spend a few bucks, buy a Dremel and the diamond wheel that cuts tile to grind the joints...this will make your life easier and will cut your time in half.
Journey Perry Doesn't work well with how thin those blades are. Cutting ceramic is one thing - grout is a form of cement and those thin rotary tool disc don't last long against that type of material. It's also difficult to get deep enough down due to the small diameter of the disc even if using a right angle adapter. The utility knife and a carbide triangle scraper is the best you can do if you don't want to chip the tile. Removing recent re-grouts is easy. It's the old heavily sanded grout that was a B***** to remove.
+sethzky77 why are u tolling your own channel? I have a really great troll I can let you rent. His name is Boris, or u can call him BS for short. Pm me and we can discuss hourly/daily fees.
Clearly you don't know what's involved with re-habbing a 1950's rental bathroom. This is common stuff that you will come across. There is no easy way to re-grout a bathroom. He did what he was asked to do. Considering the project at hand, he did a stellar job by getting all of the grout out. Many just grout on top of grout
I do this for a living and I would not recommend the oscillating tool with a rasp or even diamond blade. At least not for 1/16" grout lines (which are shown in the video). It will take the grout out yes, but it will also damage the bevel in the edges of the tile which will make it hard to look 'new' again. For 1/16" grout lines, I just use a utility knife and gouge it all out. It takes a while to do a whole enclosure, but it doesn't damage the tiles. After that I scrub the all the tile with CLR or something and give it a good wash/rinse because you don't want to be regrouting over scum.
Good advice but shitty apartment complexes could care less about the damage on the tile. It is either cheap regrouting (if they can get someone to do it) or tile resurfacing. The resurfacing is normally done over mold, no real cleanup, just wipe with Lacquer Thinner to remove oils/scum off the tile faces That is what you get for cheap - pure shit.
Other than that what you describe (utility knife) may seem easy to you. Trust me - a DIY guy will spill his guts removing grout. It is hard work.
The oscilating tool makes such loud noise that a DIY guy will wish he paid an illegal worker to do that job. But people are cheap, they do all kinds of ridiculous things.
That line of work is both nasty and back breaking. No other way to look at it. Pay someone to do it, it's worth it.
CLR! Thanks, I totally forgot about CLR! You're definitely right about the utility knife. I'm right in the middle of grout removal on 4" square tile and couldn't use my Dremel or oscillating tool because they were scratching up the tile. I'm using four hand tools: a utility knife, a chisel, a grout saw, and an old kitchen knife meant for deboning chicken or something. I had an old neighbor guy sharpen the hell out of the knife and it's working great.
Can I ask what kind of grout you'd use? I went out and got Laticrete and also have some unsanded grout in a plastic bag from Lowe's.
Utility knife is best and safest way remove grout. Only need change blades.
Great white nico your funny paid a iligal guy to do the job ??? Are stupid o what ? You can do it o also calling a ilegal guy when you can do your wife o what ??? Man your are very funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Congratulations! You are one of the few people that give helpful advice and also emphasize the importance of wearing safety glasses. Thank you!
I think it's really cool that all you guys added the tips. I hope the viewers consider all options and figure out what works best for their particular situation.
Another safety tip, Don't change blades with the multi-tool plugged in.
Thanks so much! It's a very helpful video that actually shows the nitty gritty details of home repair.
You absolutely have to use a respirator mask. Dust from old grout contains silica and is carcinogenic. It's an absolute must. Great video.
thei air you breathe has more polution then any dust in the bathroom. You better wear a mask 24 7 cause the pollution that comes out of cars and contaminates the air is what gives us all cancer.
fliptthescript Ignorant response.
black mold dust in a confined area aint so nice.
100% correct. Just went through OSHA 10 for the 3rd time in my career and they now stress silica dust hazards. What goes in to your lungs doesn't come out people need to understand this. Aside from the cancer risk you could end up with COPD from breathing in particulates and or chemicals.
Does not look easy! I appreciate the effort and information presented. Thank you.
So much easier than using a grout rake. Thanks for the tips!
Thank you so much, and I appreciate the safety items, I had not thought about ear plugs, and now they are on my supply list! So thanks again so much. Your video is also a great motivator too; now it seems like my work will be a snap.
Hey Seth - basically had to do the same thing twice for my duplex rental property. Problem I ran into was that the tiles were spaced at 1/16 or less b/c back in the 50's they didn't have tile spacers. I had to use a utility knife for most of it. There were sections I could use a multi-tool with the diamond grit blade and it worked great as you demonstrated. I had to wear ear muffs though because of how loud it was, and I wore goggles and drywall mask
Hahahahaha................tell me about it. I'm currently re grouting the shower and thought great, I'll just use the multi-tool. Pft, the spacing is a major issue so I have ended up using a utility knife and even that is hard to use in some sections.
This video is great! It actually shows some of the unexpected BS you will run into as a regular guy trying to do it yourself! Unlike all those other slick videos. And I learned its better to spend the extra $$ on the half blade so I can get in the corners. Much appreciated Dude.!!!!
Thank you for telling me what tool to use to make it a lot easier 😀
I'm sure this is a nice guy, but good Lord don't let him touch your house.
I was hired by a slumlord to replace the old and missing grout n tiles. Do you think I would do this normally? Fuck no! Just a demo video buddy for people who have no clue.... Now go back to farting in your own mouth!
Clearly you have never re-grouted a bathroom, otherwise you would know this is what you have to deal with. Considering the condition of the bathroom, he did a stellar job. Remember this is a rental. It never pays in the long term to replace an entire bathroom. Repairs are deductible, a new bathroom must be depreciated over 27.5 years. You are obviously an idiot who has never even picked up a screw driver before. If you don't have anything intelligent to say, then shut up
Thank you!
sethzky77 Wow! You made me laugh tho. lol
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+Daniel Levesque Dude...i don't see you putting up ANY VIDEOS to help people. PLEASE, DO US ALL a favor by shutting up. Thank you!
I have the dremmel and it worms wo der i love that tool and use it for everything i cluding cutting tiles just great i did t think to use it for the grout glad i seen this video because im doing my pool tiles and this would make life easier.. thanks for the video
I have the same tile in pink and the exact same faucets! I want to rip it all out and put in modern stuff, like a Kerdy system and a glass door, etc but I'm being told to wait until around Xmas when plumbers and tile guys might have time available. What that really means is, "Wait until the time when plumbers and tile guys need to buy presents but nobody's hiring them to redo their bathroom because it's the holidays." So for now I'm tasked with removing grout and regrouting old 4" shower tile. Talk about polishing a turd!
thanks man. very helpful. appreciate it.
What did you use to back fill behind the tiles that fell off and what adhesive did you use?
A true example of polishing a turd.
A Dremel with a grout bit works well in the corners and tricky bits around the rack attachments. I also cannot emphasize how important it is to wear a mask while doing this. Grout dust + moist lungs = new grout in your lungs... not too mention whatever nasty black stuff that was in the joints.
What about using that regular edge "Blade" for the Corners ?
(looks like a rectangle?)
I was going to make a video showing how easy it is to remove old grout with the harbor freight oscillating tool but I found that you did it already. You don't even need that special cutting wheel, grout isn't all that hard a material.
Your project would have looked great had you used white grout and a sealer and shined it up.
Which cutting wheel would you use?
G7 grout max for unsanded grout. They do also make corner grout saws now for sanded stuff, but the g7 would have been perfect for those corners.
Great way to chip the tiles. Definitely need to be more steady and slower than that.
"crime scene" :-D Thank you for posting the video!!!
Cut caulk with a utility knife then remove. Also remove the caulk using a carbide hand tool found in the tile section of the store. Use the same tool (has a triangular carbide piece) to scrape the grout. Way easier than the noisy vibrating tool + the hand tool gets in every corner.
I laughed so hard when you said it was a rental. LMFAO
Hey Seth, what did you use to put the tiles back onto the corner of the tub? Just popped mine off and it looks identical to yours in this video. Now I've cleaned them up and I'm looking for the best way to put them back on. Thanks for the video.
I used silicon caulk in my bathroom and it's been up for a year now no issues
why would you use brown gout white would of looked better
That tool is great, I only use it on projects that a Durarock scoring knife won't clear the grout. That knife will also get into the corners as well. I have one that is two headed and also a single head that gets into the corners well. Sometimes use the triangle shaped grout tool or the hand grout saw. Using the scoring knife does not make the dust that the oscillator saw does. It chips the grout out and much deeper than the oscillator. Easily vacuumed up. Did anyone notice the door to the next room was open when he is clearing the grout from the lines? The oscillator tool makes massive amounts of dust. Clear the room of any personal items, turn on the ceiling fan, close the door and tape it sealed, and cover the AC/ Heat vent to lessen blowing dust.
Who uses a wood scrapper on a brittle porcelain tub? Razor blades, dental picks and alcohol work great at removing caulk. I didn't see where Microban was injected into caulk lines to kill mold.
No protection on tub. I throw several towels in the tub and occasionally shake them out and vacuum residues. Can create quite a problem if something wrong goes down the drain. Why is there a tub full of dirty water? Rinse the new grout out of a bucket and pour residue in the toilet, be sure to flush a few times.
This is more of a video on how NOT to re-grout.
Randy, what about using the Dudrarock scoring knife to remove some of the top layer of the old grout (dirty kitchen floor tiles I'm trying to clean) so I can regrout. Will the new grout stick to the amount of grout left of the old grout? Your posting made here made sense by the way.
What about cleaning grouting but you don't want to re-grout?
for cleaning, use lemon juice, and a baking soda/water paste with a rigid brush with synthetic bristles. U need to remove at least half the depth of the old grout, use a razor knife along edges so u don't have to get very close with the electric/battery tools. If you're removing grout because of mold, u only need to remove the grout that the mold has set into.
clean corners and hard to get grout with utility knife with a new blade, you'll go through some blades. i have also used a dremel at medium speed with a bit or disc.
Did you break any tiles?
or buy a grout saw for the corners.....available at most hardware stores
Did you use the wire brush?
How do i remove grout residew off tile thats been there for months
Add your work hours up and then calculate the time you could have saved by Re-tiling, straight over the top of the existing tiles, yes, they will stick even without having to cut or scrape the original tiles to form a base for them, just wipe down with a cheap spirit before tiling.
I have done this hundreds of times and even having to remove say the tiles on the tap side due to the taps being up against the wall, is still a quicker and better finish, or think about changing the taps to ones that come away from the wall.
TOP TIP 1 Never use small tiles when tiling, when you come back in say a years time it makes it so much easier to clean the tiles with a small brush and some STRONG Bleach, cheap bleach is not strong bleach, it is cheap bleach in water.
TOP TIP 2 Always leave your grout just below the surface, this allows for a clean up and a re-grout in a year or so after your filthy Tennats or Flat mates have moved on.
TOP TIP 3 FACT - Ventilation stops Mould, but the extractor Fan or Fans in a large bathroom will need to be running for at least 10mins after someone has finished in there, remember, opening a window after showing/bathing causes damp mould, it does not take it away! which is what you would think.
Mr Spence Eng
Why does opening a window after showering cause damp mold? I live in a dry climate btw.
And after two months he finally done yheaaa 👏👏👏👏👏😂😂😂
haha.
All the rich people comment "just replace with new tile"
Unless there is damage it just needs some new grout.
First world fixes-tear it down and start all over.
Well I wouldn't say rich, I'd say they are stupid. People see a tile that fell off they scream "we need a new bathroom!!!" People fail to realize tiles can be re-attached, tiles can be re-tiled, etc. 1950's bathrooms can theoretically last forever if they are re-grouted every 15-20 years (more often for rentals). the thinset they used back then is superior to even the best thinset today.
I still have 1950's bathrooms in my rental units, all re-habbed by me which includes re-grouting and re-attaching tiles. It's a rental, why would I rip everything out and re-tile. That adds 4-7 days to the renovation which is an extra 4 days that the apartment isn't being rented out. Combined with the fact there are other things he probably had to do in the apartment to get it ready to be rented.
The 1950's bathrooms I have in my rentals look brand new with brand new bright white grout, triple sealed for for minimal maintenance.
Yes, first world problems.
It seems today most people ask "who can we get to do that"? Instead of "how can "I" get this done"?
The other day I heard a 20 something dude discussing purchasing a $5000.00 mattress!!!!!!
Have we become that soft?
I guess if people are spending 5 grand on a mattress they will want brand new tile, maybe I should market tile at $200.00 an inch and it will become the new must have.
Then an invisible set of clothes.
jackchorn$5000 for a mattress, omg. That's spending $2500 for you and your wife for something you only spend 7-8 hours a day there. And break that down to 10 years that would be $.68 a night for each of you, wow. And just to get a better sleep and wake up every morning without your back hurting and get better sleep that would make you more productive. Better save your $.68 a day and be tired and in pain.
Really.
Is that how you justify it?
Lets now add up the cost for your car, rising food expenses, school, energy, water, insurance on and on.
The majority of americans have less then 10,000 dollars in savings.
Where is the reality? But I guess supporting a lifestyle you can't afford with debt is the new normal.
I sleep just fine because I live simply and with in my means.
Maybe if you need sleeping pills and a super mattress to get a good nights rest then there are other issues in your life beyond a piece of furniture.
jackchorn over 10% of Americans have back pain at any given time, and half of people have back pain through the year. All I know is I was going to the chiropractor once every two weeks and not getting the results I wanted and purchased a high end memory foam mattress and now no back pain except for every time I stay at a hotel. Some people spend $4.00 a day on coffee, I spend $1 on a great mattress and don't need coffee, or a chiropractor. If you cant afford $1 a day I feel sorry for you
Anyone know any tricks to get grout off the actual tile face .
With a straight edge bit you can get right up to the edge.
Good grief. Is that a mains electric socket right next to a wash basin? Even if it was put in before strict regulations, I am so accustomed to safety zones in bathrooms that it seems quite scary.
Hey no problem, I do a lot of handyman work so if you need any advice feel free to ask.
How long did it really take to do???
I agree......
That wall is screwed, the tiles at the bottom have had water behind them - definite re-tile job!
I dig the cigarette burns on your sink.
those harbor freight multi tools are nearly indestructible. i've put mine through hell and back, same with their angle grinder. best $15 i've ever spent ($15 for each). their circular saws suck. their recip saws are decent enough
Use a hair dryer to rejove the sillicone
Forgot to add, when it comes to grouting I get a couple of those plastic store cards to apply it with - flexible friend. Prefer to use a stanley knife to remove the old silicone, removes very easily.
I'm wondering how much harder it would be to just put up new tile...even if it meant putting up new (bathroom type) drywall? People would be much more inclined to rent a place with a modern style bathtub/bathroom, and it would increase the resale value of the house. This is assuming you could find nice tiles that aren't super expensive. Cutting tiles for the edges isn't too difficult, even with a cheapo tile saw.
Going the removal route, I could see the tiles getting scratched up quite a bit if you're not Super Careful removing the old grout, and all that time+effort wouldn't add up to a final result worth the effort. Just wondering-
Nice
How much should I charge for a job like that? it seems pretty miserable.
Thanks for sharing this video. No offense, a new sink would be good.
Personally I wouldn't use a chisel to remove the grout from the corners, just bought a small "grout saw" for a couple quid. Too easy to slip with a chisel and damage the tiles.
Using a chisel to remove hard to remove grout? that's stupidity (blood on the tiles) - get an electric engraver with replaceable tips. It will get right into a corner. I think Dremel has a grout removal tool that will do, too (but a lot more expensive)
Please don't pay attention to this video, you never use a chisel on grout joints using a narrower grout removing tool or using a utility knife and a lot of elbow grease is the proper way to do it. Using a chisel can lead to chipping your tiles, same goes for using electric multitool if you're not careful.
I think I'd just re-tile that bathroom.
Why? It's a rental bathroom. All it needs is a re-grouting and for the old tiles to be re-attached. I've rehabbed numerous 1950's bathrooms the same way he did except I had to use a utility knife for a lot of them since the tiles were spaced too close together. The tiles at the bottom along the tub are always the ones that fall off due to moisture and water damage. Repairing is easy - remove loose debris and re-attach. Then re-grout. It would take him a day to dig out the grout, and re-grout. Re-tiling the entire shower surround would take at least 3 days minimum.
Josh Grossman It seems like those 1950's homes and buildings are a lot better than the ones built today, with the exception of lead paint and asbestos. The newer constructed homes and apartment buildings seem to require heavy maintenance after just 5 years or so.
I suspect if he had used to half-moon blade he would have handled the corners with the tool as well. :)
For anyone watching this... PLEASE don't use a chistle to get into the corners. Use the correct tool as anything else will scratch the tile face very easily and once it's scratched, theres no fix for it. Within months, the scratches will fill with that black mold your originally trying to get rid off but this time, NO FIX...
demel tool and sand paper
After all the hard work why use brown grout? Made it look dirty again.
If your going to do that its probably best to use a respirator mask.
Good video just should had use a different color
I would get a mask that has the visor and dust cartridge combination. There are so many of them available. Save your lungs.
Use safety goggles and a p2 dust mask. Your health ans safety is the priority.
I think I would just rip it all out and redo everything. Check for mold, etc.
well use those I guess...
The corner is caulk, not grout....
I agree to that also, but sometimes you got to make do with what's at hand.
Avoid tiles where possible!
569,000 views? where's my money?
Hopefully they paid it to all the people who fuct up their houses after watching your shitty hack video haha
@@dbLevex my man! Wonder how many thousands of tiles were chipped and fucked up
Why you bother with grout when your bathroom is 60 years old
Libby Davis I feel bad for you. You are filled with hate. Life must be a chore for you.
Libby Davis Not everyone has the money to redo their whole bathroom. You must be very fortunate! Now, stop posting useless comments.
you are kinda foul aren't you
I used an electric dremel tool..
should used a dremel tool with wire brush and google and mask..
Dave grohl re-grouting his bathroom .can't you get a dude to do that for you?
Doesn't look easy from what I see :( Plan B: use C-4 :)
Wow we could've use wd-40
Dude just washed liquid cement down the drain…..Plummer’s are expensive
It was all a bad dream.......
....harbor freight tools
Personally I would have retiled over the existing tile, or taken them out first, to start over, since the tiles and grout are in such poor condition with some already coming out due to water getting through to the backside. All the best- Michael
Lets not forget your mask ! To avoid COPD in your later years.
dont quit your day job buddy lol!
If you've never re-grouted before, then don't talk smack about what he did. I bet you've never even picked up a screw driver before in your life
Would you hire him?? lol!
Journey Perry I do my own renovations and I had to do the same thing he did - twice actually for two different bathrooms. Problem was, the tiles from the 1950's were spaced too close together so I had to use a utility knife. He actually had it easy being able to fit a carbide/diamond grit blade in there. I had the same problem with the loose tiles around the tub, only I had to re-attach 8 of them. All in all re-attaching all of the loose tiles and re-grouting took 3 days and $35 in materials. They were rentals so why gut and put in new bathrooms?
I agree, why gut the bathrooms? If you run into having super tight joints again, I would spend a few bucks, buy a Dremel and the diamond wheel that cuts tile to grind the joints...this will make your life easier and will cut your time in half.
Journey Perry Doesn't work well with how thin those blades are. Cutting ceramic is one thing - grout is a form of cement and those thin rotary tool disc don't last long against that type of material. It's also difficult to get deep enough down due to the small diameter of the disc even if using a right angle adapter. The utility knife and a carbide triangle scraper is the best you can do if you don't want to chip the tile.
Removing recent re-grouts is easy. It's the old heavily sanded grout that was a B***** to remove.
what????OMG
there are grout removal tools out there ez and better
omfg
no non no no !!
I'm sorry but that bathroom looks shitty!!!! LOL
toooo much damn work.
to take the grout of your asscheeks, bend over and insert your comments!
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+sethzky77 (I'm looking to rehome him)
Lol...
Lol...this is an accident waiting to happen
ah! the blood :(
You have NO idea what you're doing. How about cleaning the shower on a regular basis so you won't have to use a power tool to remove mold.
+FLYBOY123456789 This is a rental unit. Not his place.
FLYBOY123456789 qq
Your kinda rough 😄
Butcher. Who else would rip out all that shit.tile and all
Jeez man. This was a painful video to just watch. I wouldn't trust you to take out my trash
Clearly you don't know what's involved with re-habbing a 1950's rental bathroom. This is common stuff that you will come across. There is no easy way to re-grout a bathroom. He did what he was asked to do. Considering the project at hand, he did a stellar job by getting all of the grout out. Many just grout on top of grout
Way too much babble and wasted time.