Cleaning grout and tile adhesive off old tiles

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24th July 2007, 11:40 AM
jmk89

Cleaning grout and tile adhesive off old tiles

I have resued some old wall tiles which I would like to clean up and reuse. Before I start experimenting with old chisels, shave hooks, etc, does anyone know of a good way to get the old grout and adhesive off?

TIA
24th July 2007, 03:29 PM
rod1949

If the adhesive is cemetious type then use an angle grinder with either a grinding disc or a diamond blade in it. It'll be dirty and dusty.

If the adhesive is flexiable/rubbery/contact type then experiment with various thinners.
24th July 2007, 05:49 PM
Dean

There are plenty of adhesive/grout removing chemicals on the market, available from anywhere that sells tiles. Dont know if they are any good though :rolleyes:
24th July 2007, 06:07 PM
jmk89

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

There are plenty of adhesive/grout removing chemicals on the market, available from anywhere that sells tiles. Dont know if they are any good though :rolleyes:

Dean
Any product names?
Jeremy
24th July 2007, 06:40 PM
Tools

Soak them in hydrochloric acid...try a few first though to see if they will discolour.

Tools

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