Dremel 569 1/16" Carbide Grout Removal Bit Rotary Accessory

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently discovered that two of our bathrooms needed grout work. Of course, it started with a door that needed minimal caulking. However, upon a closer examination, I noticed cracked grout in all major joints where wall, floor and ceiling walls met. In addition, floor and wall tiles had issues. I also decided to check our other tiled bathroom. I removed all grout from one bathroom and all connection area grout from the other. More than a week later, I am finishing the grout removal project. I had a rotary Dremel which I used the 569 Carbide Grout Removal bit tool on. Based on my past experience with Dremel and excellent 5-star reviews and 94 percent user recommendations, I also purchased a Dremel Multi-Max M35 and the half circle 1/16 inch grout tool. Both Dremel and accessories were invaluable. The marble tiles were placed very closely together in both bathrooms and the 1/16th inch tools fit perfectly. I will give a few recommendations on this 1/16th inch bit. With excessive pressure the carbide tip of the bit will snap. I expected that and, even after my first bit snapped, I was able to use the remaining part very effectively and with much harder pressure. On my second bit, I was more careful with the pressure and it worked fine. I used the new bit to get into tight spaces and the other bit to grind the deeper channels of the grout. The two bits actually worked very well together. I do not know what I would have done without these Dremel tools. You really saved my bacon! There are not a lot of 1/16th inch tools readily available in other brands. My new Multi-Max paid for itself in one use and I have other projects lined up.

Hello I am removing the ground from the floor of my Roman shower The first blade 570 just cut right threw the grout and finally the tip caught on fire and I knew it was finished The second and third bit were done cutting after 20 min. I own two dremels. One pro with cord and one cordless. I like how the adjustable attachment guides the bit I do believe what others have said. At 15 a bit head this seams as if will be costly Disappointing

I should have read the reviews before shelling out for a Dremel 3000 plus the expense for a special grout kit. The bit that came in the grout kit is the same as noted here. Using it on the recommended speed it successfully removed grout for about 3 linear feet before the bit went dull. Unfortunately I still have 4 more feet to go. :( (sad face)

I used the bit exactly as specified with my Dremel tool. It broke in 30 seconds. Absolutely not acceptable based on the price. Do not purchase.

Bought this and a Dremel 4000 yesterday to remove grout from bathroom tiles. After using it for about an hour in total, turning it off frequently to make sure the tool didn't get hot, I noticed that the bit was all worn down. Now I have to get another one! Argh! I'm probably better off returning the 4000 and getting a manual grout saw.

Used my Dremel for the first time to remove a tile around a pedestal sink. It went well, but when I moved on to take out the grout around my toilet, the bit shattered and broke into several pieces. The pieces hit my two good tiles breaking them. I was so disappointed. Wouldn't think the bit would break after just removing one tile. Will need to find another alternative to remove the grout / tile.

I am on my third bit and have barely accomplished two sq feet of grout removal, does this seem like something I should reccomend? I'll never be able to finish this job using these bits.

Managed one small section of tiled wall in kitchen before the bit broke. Not impressed as tool wasn't cheap. Can't afford to replace bits every sq. M. So will use small cutting disc instead.

I've gone through two of these on day one both breaking unexpectedly, even when using guide and optimal angle and pressure. Looking into alternatives

Like the other reviews, it started great, just enough to think it'll help make the bathroom tile removal project much easier. Then, about 2 square feet in, the first bit burned out. I had about 6 more square feet to go on that particular wall, and figured maybe I'd make some mistakes somehow with the first bit. So got a second one, and was very careful to use it absolutely correctly. The second one burned out after 2 square feet of grout removal as well (still with the bathroom tile removal). I refused to waste more money on this, and ended up chiselling the rest of it out by hand. Btw, my hands are killing me, but I still logged on to leave this review, since I'm pretty disappointed in this product (only buy it if you're willing to spend a lot of money on bits...and at that going rate, you might as well hire someone to remove the tile for you...it'll be cheaper than paying for the many replacement bits, as these burn out within 15-20 minutes of use).