Removing And Replacing Tile From Walls

To remove wall tiles start by heating up the grout between the tiles with a blow dryer so it s easier to remove.

Removing and replacing tile from walls.

Our shower room needs revamping. Fit the oscillating tool with a blade specially intended for removing tile grout. Tiles installed with thinset or another tile adhesive often require more work to remove them. Then make and x motion within the tile with the tile cutter.

Next use a chisel and hammer to pry the tiles off of the wall. So in this video i will show you the part 1 where i removed the bathroom tiles. Carefully use the hammer and putty knife to chisel off the tiles without gouging the drywall. This will further loosen the tile reducing the chances of you damaging the drywall behind it when you start removing the tile from the wall.

The method used to attach the tiles to the wall affects the way the tiles come off. Run the gout cutter around the tile edges in the grout area. Work slowly and at about a 45 degree angle. When you believe you have removed or cut away most of the grout stop and examine your work.

I hope you will follow me through the proc. Once you have removed the tiles you will see there is an adhesive beneath that is either rock hard or semi soft. Start by holding the tool horizontally or vertically in the case of vertical seams turning on the power and lightly pressing the blade to the grout. When that day comes remove the grout and replace it to rejuvenate the installation and make the surface gleam.

Remove and replace grout even the best tiling jobs show their age eventually. Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile. Cut away the grout surrounding the tile or tiles that you want to remove. You should be able to slide a putty or plaster knife underneath the tile.

Be careful to cut away only the grout and not into the wall. Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free. In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel.