Praise the Multimaster

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Yes it is possible to chip the tiles if you don't concentrate,it can remove the grout that easy that you stop paying attention.You can also scratch the tiles but this is all due to the tiler and not the tool.
Recently I did a big bathroom showroom,very high spec(toilet roll holders can cost £50)loads of porcelain.Finished the job and ended up being there for another 2 weeks because the fitters put fittings in the wrong place,scratched the tiles and broke tiles.They were always in the middle in difficult places to remove and thank God I had the Multimaster.Removed the grout very easily even 2mm joint Grumpy,then used different attachment to remove all the difficult and stubborn addy.
Tysfoot mate your crazy to have turned down the job,before I had this I wouldn't do any re-grouting now I 'm very happy to take the jobs,told the lads at Topps if anyone comes in wanting it done put them my way and they said they will tell all the other tilers too cause they say they all turn down re-groutig work so they'll get them to put that work to me.
You try re-grouting with a rake I can gaurantee you'll scratch loads of tiles and chip a few aswell,just tell the customer if they want any re-grouting theres always a good chance that some tiles might get scratched or chipped,they just have to except that. Much less chance with a multimaster though.
I took on board what you said a while ago Tys not many tilers will do re-grouts so theres an opening in the market,thats why I bought a multimaster from BUYBRANDTOOLS(I want a big discount next time)When work is sparce its good to have a service that the other local tilers don't have.

My fingers are tired now:sleep:
 
I will seriously consider buying one and offering this service,but we do really want the job so why not try persuade them to remove and retile,this would always be my priority but it is a good idea to have this tool and be able to offer this service.Incidently what is the smallest grout line the fitting will be able to remove grout from as i turned down a regrout only the other week?
 
I will seriously consider buying one and offering this service,but we do really want the job so why not try persuade them to remove and retile,this would always be my priority but it is a good idea to have this tool and be able to offer this service.Incidently what is the smallest grout line the fitting will be able to remove grout from as i turned down a regrout only the other week?


I will have a look at my rasp tomorrow Brian and let you know mate.
 
is it best to go for the 110v version of the fein?? i mostly do domestic work but would swimming pools or pubs etc be classed as site conditions and law??

ed
 
I always buy 110v now, As long as you have a transformer its no probs. Turn up on a site and its 110v and you are stuck.
 
hi sir ramic

is there a going rate per meter for regrouting?? and does the rate include removal and regrouting or are they seperate?? just thinking that some customers might want the donkey work doing and then do the grouting themselves

cheers
ed
 
i luv regrouts and reseals , i use a dremmel with the grout remover attachment but would consider fein if mr brandnew tools can give us a good discount :lol:

as for trying to talk punter into retiling , sometimes cost puts em of.

i did a regrout last week guy was trying to sell his flat but bathroom grout and sealant was a mess and putting ppl off , originly got me in for a retile estimate but after i told him a regrout was cheaper and would make his tiles look like new again he whent for the regrout option, now this guy loves me for saving him money and will get me in when he`s moved to his new house ,

i always try to think ahead and not just go in and estimate for what they first ask for, talk to the customer and try and save em money , in the long run you gain mucho kudos and more referals

tony
 

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