How to remove tiles?
3/31/2018 at 11:55:20 PM
I started work to put new tiles in my washroom. the existing tile were installed with some kind of adhesive and with the chisel it's coming of in small pieces. Should I use a small jackhammer with chisel bit? Any suggestions?
4/1/2018 at 5:46:51 AM
Remove the drywall or plaster
If you do get it all off with a hammer ? Or jack hammer ,
The wall will need a lot of repair .
Easier to just cut the drywall and replace it
4/1/2018 at 8:46:26 AM
Does not matter which way you take the tiles off, the existing tile backer will likely not be re-useable.
So just cut the whole thing in manageable pieces and use a crowbar to pry it off.
Good luck
4/1/2018 at 10:58:00 AM
If it's in a shower or tub surround you will have to completely remove the tile backer and start fresh. If it's the floor tiles we find a roofing shovel works best to get under the wire mesh to get everything up.
4/1/2018 at 1:21:38 PM
Sorry, I didn't mention that it was about washroom floor tiles, installed on the plywood.
4/1/2018 at 2:01:18 PM
Yes a jackhammer is easiest and fastest way to remove floor tile from any floor. PS just be careful and keep the Jackhammer on a slight angle so it's not to go through the plywood. Jeff
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