Taking Up Ceramic Tile Concrete

Removing ceramic tiles the easy way using a demolition hammer easy to use and reasonable rental rates make this tool a life saver during light demo work li.

Taking up ceramic tile concrete. If you re removing the ceramic tiles from the concrete floor in a bigger room. Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile. Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened. A thinset installation of tile can be one of the strongest installations possible which is a good thing until you try to take it up.

Just be sure to target the right angle. Use a 3 4 or 1 in. There are only a few ways to remove ceramic tiles in this situation. This time we show you the do s and don ts in floor removal plus learn some important installation tips from the mistakes the last installer made.

If this happens you may need to use and a chisel point to remove the troublesome tile. Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose. Once the mortar has cured the concrete base and the floor tiles are in reality a single piece. In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel.

Masonry chisel and a 2 lb. The tiles are 6 x 12 in size and i assume are laid over a slab floor. It s also possible that the tile may fail to loosen from the first attempt. I have a ceramic tile floor in my kitchen dining room and entry way that i can t stand.

Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free. By positioning a chisel under a tile you ll be able to loosen each one and remove the floor. The tile should break off with ease and loosen from the glue. Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal.

Taking your time with this project will ensure you finish with a. Removing tile from your floor can be done with a few tools and dedicated time. I would like to put down a linoleum or hardwood floor in its place however i ve been told that tearing up a ceramic floor is a difficult as well as a very expensive job. There are lots of old homes with ceramic tiles installed right onto a cement base.