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    handymanJ Posts: 11, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 17, 2007, 01:56 PM
    Removal of old grout
    Is there anything that you can put on old grout to loosen it so you can take it out easier?
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    Oct 17, 2007, 02:25 PM
    No, I don't know of anything.

    I know of an expensive tool: Fein Multimaster Series - Fein Tool Blades & Accessories
    It oscillates.

    Dremel makes an attachment for their rotary tool.
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    Oct 17, 2007, 03:56 PM
    They make a grout remover for the roto zip you can try, or just use a grinder, other than that there isn't many choices
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