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moomarine

Just thought I'd share my method of re-grouting a whole house! (4 bathrooms, large kitchen/utility and downstairs toilet).

After a lot of trial and error by reading previous threads about it I believe I have found the best way, but would appreciate other people's experience! (I imagine a lot of people probably don't do this kind of work and I almost didn't myself but thought I'd give it a go out of interest really!)

So I started by just using my multi tool with a grout removing blade which was ok but the blades go quick and it does take a fair bit of effort and on your knees permanently. The one benefit I found was that it keeps the dust at ground level rather than up in the air.

I then moved onto what I think was the best way. Using a 18v angle with turbo diamond blade holding a wet/dry Hoover behind the blade. I have the dewalt 18v XR which is really easy to hold with the Hoover as it isn't fat and round like most grinders! I then go over very quickly with the multi tool anywhere where the grinders missed chunks.

I did try using my 240v grinder but it was way too fast RPM vs the 18v creating too must dust for the Hoover.

I have actually quite enjoyed this job other than the fact it kills the wrists! Lol - can't imagine it's good for the carpel tunnel syndrome!
 
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moomarine

How long did it take,
This was a while ago but back here today to finish the downstairs toilet.

It took 3 days to do the 4 bathrooms including grouting them but this was with my multi tool. Then the kitchen/utility was 3 days but a lot easier with the angle grinder. Kitchen was a larger area than the bathrooms together.
 
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moomarine

Never done a regrout in 34 years !!
Don't think I ever will to be honest.
You seem to have cracked it, hope you had a good price on it.
This is where I went wrong!
I know now for the next time that I will be pricing it higher than this time! Did for £140 a day as a day rate plus grout etc on top but it was really a tester and I know better now!
 
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LM

Which saw Lee?
I had an old Bosch set up that was nicked on a site I was on just after christmas, so I was thinking of getting a Fesstool TS 55 with an ATS 160mm diamond blade using a reducing ring, but haven't actually got round to it yet. Would you recommend a better choice for me or would that be a goer?
 
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Old Mod

I had an old Bosch set up that was nicked on a site I was on just after christmas, so I was thinking of getting a Fesstool TS 55 with an ATS 160mm diamond blade using a reducing ring, but haven't actually got round to it yet. Would you recommend a better choice for me or would that be a goer?
I have that set up, but can't say I've tried to rake joints with. :D
 

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