Cutting Grout Lines In Concrete

The saw muzzle can be used during floor repair cutting faux grout lines scoring a new slab or to prevent cracking.

Cutting grout lines in concrete.

Dustless concrete cutting can be achieved when cutting faux grout lines that are commonly seen in decorative floors either because they were specified or as an afterthought. Give the concrete character by cutting a series of shallow lines into it. Add grout to the grooves if you prefer after the sealer dries. Work the grout into the grooves with a grout float.

Start by thoroughly cleaning the surface with a pressure washer. Using the saw muzzle. After laying out the pattern for the lines cut them into the concrete using a circular saw equipped with a masonry blade and using a board a guide. The most common use for the saw muzzle is silica dust collection which is made while cutting expansion joints and scoring new concrete.

Practice spraying stains on inexpensive concrete pavers to help you figure out the color combination you like best. In some cases the operator makes a kiss cut of less than depth and in other cases a slightly deeper cut is made and the groove is re grouted. Cutting faux grout lines dustless concrete cutting. If you prefer use a 4 inch grinder with a diamond tipped blade to cut simulated grout lines into the concrete.

The saw muzzle has many applications for the decorative concrete trade.