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   FastEddie | Oct 20, 2007 01:07am | #1

   Sounds like it cuts your wallet in half.  Do you have a website that shows more info?

   "Put your creed in your deed."   Emerson

   "When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it."  T. Roosevelt

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   Cooper | Oct 24, 2007 05:27am | #2

   I've got one. It's a rectangular/circular bucket with casters on the bottom, a rack to scrap your handle/sponge off, and three rollers to ring out the sponge (which is mounted on a handle.) It's got a big sponge, but I find it's difficult to get the sponge wrung all the way out. I feel like it puts too much water on the floor. I still use the bucket, but haven't figured the most efficient/effective way to use the sponges. I've got the 5795 Barwalt. (The grey bucket down three from:)

   http://www.contractorsdirect.com/Tile-Tools/Grout-Cleaning-System;jsessionid=0a000d4a1f438856eeddd4c74b7684a881f98258f06b.e3eSc34RbhyRe34Pa38Ta38Nchr0

   I always try to find new ways to be more efficient, but it usually ends up being too much to store, or not as great as you think. The best advice I received regarding tools was to notice what the subtrade pros use. (If there's an easier way to do something, a subtrade tile setter will be using that method.) For example, Drywaller subs use cut out routers, so that's a good tool to get, but they don't use any gimmicky magnetic outlet box finders, so that's not worth buying.

   I'm ranting. Back to the topic: You're probably just as well to buy two sponges and use a cleaned out mud bucket to grout your floors. Just my opinion...

   Edited 10/23/2007 10:28 pm ET by Cooper

   
   

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   Edited 10/23/2007 10:28 pm ET by Cooper

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   Derr82 | Oct 25, 2007 06:14am | #3

   That's about what I thought.  Gimmicky.  Like you, I'm always looking for something to make my job easier.  I've been tiling for about 8 years now and I can't stand grouting.  Lots of time and aching shoulders.  Thanks for your opinion.

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   Cooper | Oct 25, 2007 06:20am | #4

   I hate grouting, too. My advice: make the low-man on the totem pole the "groutman". Praise how well he grouts and how impressed you are with his skills. That'll keep him inspired for a few months---or until the grout dries his fingers out and his knees give in!