Scrapers for cleaning tile joints

Quite often, tiled finishes can be found in houses and apartments. It is worth remembering some important rules for caring for such a coating. So, you should clean the seams in a timely manner. This is most easily done with a special scraper. Today we will talk about the main features of such devices, as well as how to properly do this cleaning with your own hands.

The tile scraper is a small device consisting of a handle and a blade that is attached to it. This product is created with a special coating on the working part, which ensures the most effective cleaning.

Metal work departments are usually made from hard, durable metals and metal alloys. They will not deform and break in the process of removing the formed plaque between the tiles.

Handles are often made of plastic or durable rubber. They are easily fixed in the user's hand, and also provide maximum comfort during work.

Before purchasing this device, be sure to consider a few key selection criteria. So, you need to pay attention to the material from which the product is made. The best option would be models with a blade made of various types of steel. Such metal is characterized by high strength and durability. Handles are most often made of plastic.

And also, before purchasing, it is worth considering the design features of such scrapers. So, there are models equipped with blades 1 millimeter thick with a 2 millimeter coating. The design of such a scraper is very convenient because the user will not rub his fingers against the tiles.

Such a sample will allow you to remove the frozen glue on the surface, but there may be small residues that will have to be removed with a special knife.

And also models are produced 3 mm. They are able to effectively clean all tile joints. But it is not recommended to use them for processing corner joints, as they can simply break.

Let's look at some of the most popular tile joint scraper models among buyers.

• Dexter... This product is equipped with a carbide blade and a sturdy handle made of special two-component plastic. The length of the working part is 5 centimeters. The sample is equipped with a blade lock and is sold in a blister pack. Such a scraper can be used to remove various mortars, glue mixtures, grouting masses from the joints between tiles.

• Archimedes... This scraper is manufactured with a durable steel blade and a two-component plastic handle. The model weighs 120 grams. It is intended for easy and quick removal of all excess adhesive solutions, as well as for leveling tile corners, jointing, grouting.

• KWB 0301-00. The scraper is intended for cleaning and removing tile joints from old compounds. It is equipped with a sturdy working part, which is placed at a slight angle.The blade is highly reliable and durable due to a special carbide coating. The total length of the fixture is 14.5 centimeters. It is equipped with a removable blade, so if necessary, it can be easily changed to a new one.

• Topex 16B471. Such a tile tool has a total length of 21 centimeters. It is essential when laying tiles. One set contains 2 blades with a special tungsten coating. The specimen also has an ergonomically shaped rubberized grip. It is securely fixed in the hand and does not slip out during work. The total weight is 140 grams.

• Corte 50mm 1405C. Such a scraper is used to clean the seams between individual tiles, as well as to get rid of dried particles of old mortar and paint stains from the surface of tile coverings. The product is equipped with a reliable and durable metal blade with a special protective coating and a small plastic comfortable handle.

• Lux-Tools tile-to-tile 310802... This device is used for deep cleaning of tile joints. It is equipped with the sharpest blade that allows you to easily get rid of the formed dried plaque. The product has a total weight of 167 grams. Its total height is 34 centimeters.

To clean the inter-tile space as efficiently as possible with such a tool, you should remember the important rules for carrying out this cleaning.

For the procedure it is better to additionally take a special detergent that will remove even the oldest and stubborn particles from the surface. For cleaning, do not use aggressive bleaching solutions, especially on colored tile material. After applying them, stains and streaks may appear on the surface.

remember, that it is worth separating the adhesive composition in layers, while the surface will need to be regularly moistened with water. If after such treatment a small plaque still remains, it should be removed with sandpaper.

It is worth working with tiled coatings as carefully as possible so that the tool does not scratch the surface of individual tiles. At the final stage, all chipped residues on the surface are carefully removed with a soft material.

For an overview of scrapers for cleaning tile joints, see the video below.