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1. Bathroom repairs (score: 1): Author: Preston and Betti Ann Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 10:47:56 -0400; I am about to start work on my bathroom. What is the best way to remove the old grout from between the tiles? What is the best way to remove old silicone caulking from around the tub? Is there anythi; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00000.html (8,073 bytes)
2. Re: Bathroom repairs (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 10:49:15 -0500; Unless your place is a lot different than mine, the problem isn't removing the grout - it is keeping it in place. :-) It should come away fairly easily. They sell tools at HD/Lowes/etc. for that job.; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00001.html (9,365 bytes)
3. Re: Bathroom repairs (score: 1): Author: LBC286@aol.com; Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 10:57:52 EST; You can get a grout tool if it isn't a large area, or use a Dremel tool for power. Scraping is the only way I have found. Long after the tub has turned to rust, the silicone will look like new! They; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00002.html (8,507 bytes)
4. Re: Bathroom repairs (score: 1): Author: Preston and Betti Ann Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 12:29:10 -0400; Thank you for your help. It is the whole tub surround about 5 ft high - a large area. I have tried the grout tool and rapidly concluded that by the time i remove the ground from between the 4 x 6 ti; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00004.html (9,017 bytes)
5. Re: Bathroom repairs (score: 1): Author: Preston and Betti Ann Smith <prsmith@ns.sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 12:35:33 -0400; Thanks Mike! I do not plan to remove the tiles. Regretfully, the grout is harder than heck and has been there since 1977. We bought the house in 1980 and have not re-grouted it. The only reason I am; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00005.html (8,497 bytes)
6. Re: Bathroom repairs (score: 1): Author: LBC286@aol.com; Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 11:58:00 EST; - - - - - - - - - - - - - Well, actually, I've never done this either! I saw it in a Dremel ad! I don't know if there's a specific bit for grout, but any small cutter should work. Buy several, becaus; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00006.html (8,690 bytes)
7. Re: Bathroom repairs (score: 1): Author: Susan and Mark Miller <marknsuz@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 10:15:20 -0800; a Wait wait wait!!!! If you're not trying to change the grout color then spend some time getting the grout matched, It can be done the same way you can get paint matched. It may take a try or two but; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00012.html (8,449 bytes)
8. Re: Bathroom repairs (score: 1): Author: "Paul A. Asgeirsson" <Pasgeirsson@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 12:02:55 -0800; Something to watch for in silicone caulk used in high humidity areas such as bathrooms is an ingredient, (don't know what it is) that is a mildew retardent. Another tip, when you smooth out silicone; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00019.html (10,276 bytes)
9. Re: Bathroom repairs (score: 1): Author: "Rand E" <rande@mwis.net>; Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 14:45:03 -0600; wipe up Instead of your finger, use an ice cube. Self-watering as it melts and the silicone won't stick to it. Randy rande@mwis.net /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.ne; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00026.html (7,837 bytes)
10. Re: Bathroom repairs (score: 1): Author: "Neil" <neil@sherry02.freeserve.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 09:32:56 -0000; As for silicone, I recently had to clean some off from around a couple of UPVC window frames. I could scrape most off with a sharp scraper (the type that take a Stanley knife blade). The remainder I; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00038.html (8,618 bytes)
11. Re: Bathroom repairs (score: 1): Author: "Mike Pieczarka" <rmracsup@rmi.net>; Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 06:34:56 -0700; I've seen Dremel's #568 Grout Removal Kit at my local Home Depot. Details http://www.dremel.com/productdisplay/display.asp?sku=568 The guide will make a big difference in how easy it is to keep in th; /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00039.html (8,723 bytes)

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