Removing Mortar From Roof Tiles

A wire brush attachment for a hand drill cuts the time in half and gives the slate a clean surface in no time.

Removing mortar from roof tiles.

In this video i use muriatic acid diluted with water to remove dried mortar from ceramic tile. I was doing that at the beginning but i was getting really annoyed because after placing each tile and positioning it perfectly and adding the spacers the tile would move out of place every time i sponged it off. A wire brush can be used to scrub away dried mortar from the area but that can take quite some time if you do it by hand. Remove a piece of tile from the solution.

Pay special attention to areas that may have excess mortar such as grout lines on a tile floor and grout joints on a tiled backer board. Add 1 cup of muriatic acid to the container and stir it. The thin set instructions say to sponge off any mortar from the tops of the tiles immediately or at least as soon as possible. Don your protective gear and fill your container with at least 5 gallons of water.

Gently use a scraper or razor blade to work unusually thick areas. This is for minor mortar stains. Use a scraper or razor blad. How to remove mortar from old tiles for reuse.

Spray the area with the vinegar and wipe down with the sponge.