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The bathroom is 9x8 with 12 inch tiles, and it took 2 of these blades to complete the job, and I also had to use a manual grout removal tool to actual get all of the grout out. I used the multimaster to cut into the grout; then used the manual tool to scrape out the remainder of the grout.
However, it will take some of the work out of removing the grout if you're willing to pay the price. I had to take the blade off and rotate it so that it attached via the remaining good points.If you plan to use it for one tile at a time, then you might get 36 tiles or so use out of it.
It took 6 hours to finish removing the grout, and I didn't waste any time.Both of the blades ended up going from round to almost rectangular once I was done, and more importantly, the star shape where the blade attaches to the tool wobbled out to the point where the blade would not stay tight to the tool rendering it completely useless. You would expect a tool that costs as much as this does to be a little more reliable.Just be forewarned that you WILL be replacing the blades often if you plan to do a bunch of grout work.
I borrowed the multimaster tool from a friend to remove the grout around floor tiles in my bathroom. I can't say that the multimaster didn't help at all, but it is definitely no miracle grout removal tool.
I my case ($.78 per tile or 2 blades @ $40+) it may have been a bit cheaper for me to just replace all of the tiles.As a side note, my friend had already returned 2 DOA tools to Fein, and this one started making some not so encouraging sounds after only 4 hours of use.
Unlike many high priced tools that don't live up to the hype, this one exceeds it. It has paid for itself several times over in just 6 months of use.
Fein 63502118016 2-1/2-Inch Segmented Carbide Grout Removal Blade IS GOOD FOR WHAT IT DOES BUT IS VERY PRICEY FOR WHAT IT IS. MOST OF THE FEIN ACCESSORIES COST TOO MUCH.
It made the job easier, faster and more professional looking. When used as directed by Fein, it is an efficient and easy way to make repairs to ceramic tile walls and floors. This item, though not recommended for cutting ceramic tile, cut ceramic tile for new flooring. I have also used it to remove single tiles from the bathroom wall for replacement.
Othrerwise the Fein Multimaster is a great tool for the home handyman The original blade that came with my kit worked 100% better, and it was almost completely worn off. Blade never finished removing grout from the first tile. The blade was useless. I agree with most reviewers the cost of the blades are to high, I check e bay daily for deals and buy when available.
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