Grout removal and masonry trenching tool

A method of removing grout from a joint between tiles or material from a masonry surface using a tool including:

• a planar body including a leading edge, and a straight lower edge,
• a first incising member positioned forward of the lower edge,
• a depth guide for the first incising member positioned forward of the same, the depth guide having a straight guide edge,
• a cavity comprising an entrance located between the first incising member and the depth guide, and extending from the entrance upwardly into the planar body and above the first incising member to provide a space into which the dislodged group or masonry material can move, the cavity further comprising a pair of opposing sides, where one of these sides comprises a rearwardly inclined leading edge of the first incising member,
• the lower edge of the planar body having a width not greather than a widge of the first incising member,
• the method comprising the steps of positioning the tool against a joint between at least two adjacent tiles, or on a masonry surface, such that the planar body is positioned about perpendicular to the at least two adjacent tiles or the masonry surface, and applying a force so that the first incising member impinges upon and dislodges said grout from within the joint or material from said masonry surface, and wherein the depth guide controls the depth to which said first incising member penetrates.