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    Aug 22, 2009, 03:23 PM
    Reusing ceramic floor tiles
    How do you clean old ceramic floor tiles to reuse?
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    Aug 22, 2009, 04:34 PM

    Soak them in a sinkful of hot water and white vinegar overnight. Next day clean off as much as you can by hand and with a wire brush attached to a drill. Keep soaking and cleaning until they are ready to use. They don't have to be perfect but close.
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    Aug 23, 2009, 04:12 PM

    When using wire wheel on drill, be sure to wear mask and safety glasses. Try to do grinding outside.

    Chuck
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