Powered Grout Removal Tool
One of the more useful advancements in tile technology in recent years has been powered grout removal tools. Rather than rely upon the strength of an individual's arm and how long they can swing a hammer and chisel, these tools allow for quick and easy removal of grout from between tiles and, in many cases, offer a dust-free removal system that is not only quick and simple, but also relatively noiseless and clean. Does this Spark an idea?
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How It Works
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A powered grout removal tool is a hand-held power tool that quickly and efficiently removes grout from between tiles for demolition or renovation purposes.The oscillating power tool works through the use of an oscillating blade attached to the hand-held tool, which is then inserted into the grout joint. The blades are coated with either diamond or carbide particles and, once the tool is turned on, the blade begins to vibrate rapidly, essentially turning the grout to dust within the actual joint.
The Facts
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Powered grout removal tools have been around for quite some time, but they have had several variants before the oscillating tool came into play. One of the earliest types was to simply use a hand-held 4-inch grinder and literally grind the grout out of the joint, or use a Dremel rotary tool and one of its attachments. Both of these power tools, however, are noisy and create massive amounts of dust.
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Things to Consider
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An oscillating grout removal tool is not as fast as a 4-inch grinder, but the benefit is that it is relatively noiseless in comparison, and there is little or no dust when compared. This can be especially true for homeowners who are remodeling a kitchen floor, for example, and want to avoid the large clouds of dust that will cover everything in the room.
Cost
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Whether you are renting one from your local home improvement store or purchasing one to use for other projects later on down the road, oscillating grout removal tools are certainly the most advanced, but they also are more expensive than the other variants offered on the market.
Advancements in Technology
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As technology continues to advance, new revolutions in design allow for more user-friendly, cleaner and efficient tools. While the oscillating power grout removal tool is certainly more expensive than its counterparts, the reduced noise and dust more than compensates, and they can be rented or purchased depending upon the personal needs of each individual.
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