QEP 10057 Professional Grout Saw
9.45 $
The QEP 10057 is a manual grout saw for stripping, cleaning and removing old grout. It includes a steel-tooth blade for initial removal and a carbide-grit blade for finer work, and can be configured with additional blades for wider grout joints.
Key Product Details
- Tool Type
- Grout Saw
- Purpose
- Removal
- Power Source
- Manual
QEP 10057 Grout Saw Overview
The QEP 10057 is a straightforward manual grout removal tool designed for wall and floor tile repairs. Instead of relying on a powered oscillating or rotary tool, it uses a replaceable blade system that gives the user direct control over the grout joint.
QEP supplies the saw with two different blade types: a steel-tooth blade for initially attacking tougher grout and a carbide-grit blade for finer removal. This combination makes the tool useful for small regrouting jobs where precision matters more than speed.
Designed for Thin and Wide Grout Joints
The saw can work in grout joints as narrow as approximately 1/16 inch. A single blade can be used for thin joints, while additional compatible blades can be mounted for wider joints. That flexibility makes it useful across common ceramic, porcelain and stone tile layouts.
Manual Control for Tile Repairs
A hand grout saw is slower than a power tool, but that can be an advantage around delicate tile edges. The user controls the pressure, direction and pace of the cut, which is useful when removing grout around a cracked tile or preparing a limited section for regrouting.
The contoured handle is shaped for repeated use, and replacement carbide-grit blades are available when the originals wear down.
Who Should Choose the QEP 10057?
This tool is a strong fit for homeowners, maintenance teams and tile installers who need an inexpensive, reusable grout saw for localized repairs. For large bathrooms or entire floors, a powered grout removal system will generally be faster, but for controlled hand work the QEP 10057 remains a practical option.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Includes steel-tooth and carbide-grit blades
- Works on grout joints as thin as 1/16 inch
- Can accommodate multiple blades for wider joints
- Manual design offers good control near tile edges
- Replaceable QEP blades are available
- Useful for wall and floor tile repairs
Cons
- Slower than powered grout removal tools
- Requires repeated hand pressure on larger jobs
- Best suited to localized repairs rather than full-floor removal
Technical Specifications
| Tool Type | Grout Saw |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Grout removal and cleaning |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Minimum Joint Width | Approx. 1/16 in |
| Included Blades | Steel-tooth blade and carbide-grit blade |
| Blade Configuration | Single blade for thin joints; multiple compatible blades for wider joints |
| Replacement Blade | QEP 75011 |
| Primary Material | Steel / carbide abrasive |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Who Is This Product For?
Removing old grout from wall and floor tile, especially smaller repair areas and grout joints as narrow as 1/16 inch.
Large demolition jobs or users who want powered grout removal for long runs of tile.
Editorial Verdict
A simple, proven manual grout saw with separate steel-tooth and carbide-grit blades, giving DIY users and tile installers good control on thin joints without the cost or complexity of a power tool.
