Bathroom Floor Tile Removal

Score the old tile step 3.

Bathroom floor tile removal. Use a 3 4 or 1 in. Remove the old mortar step 5. Equipment for removing old tile for about 20 you can buy a floor scraper a broom size tool with an angled steel head used to strip off layers of flooring material.

If the toilet or a pedestal sink is covering the tile turn off the shutoff valve. Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose. You are going to use this tool to scrape the floor and help you to pull up the tile.

Break up the first tile with the blunt edge of a hammer image 1 and then use a chisel to pry up the remainder of the first tile. 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. Removing floor tile can be a difficult and time consuming project and the challenges often remain hidden until the project is underway.

Remove the grout step 2. 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. Protect fixtures and usable floor with drop cloth.

Often the tool is useful for dislodging the flooring material from the adhesive. Set in the replacement tile. Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal.

Chip away at the tile step 3. These are also often referred to as bully tools. Chip the grout along the grout lines step 2.