Removing grout etc off the surface of quarry tiles

[ataylor]

Hi

I am thinking of buying reclaimed blue and red quarry tiles that have already been lifted. From the photograph they look like they have had a floor laid on top of them. If I am able to purchase at a good price how would I clean/restore and would it be worth it? I have several samples of new quarry tiles and do not like the very flat bland effect of the colour. Ours is an old cottage and think reclaimed would look better.

 

[Gazzer]

I would look for a better quality reclaimed tile rather than try and maybe fail to achieve a decent cleanliness.

 

[Mark@Fila]

Hi,
How thick are the grout residues on the surface of the tiles?