Flooring Tile - Removing Tiles from cement

Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.



PDA

View Full Version : Removing Tiles from cement

diemeto
05-30-01, 02:23 PM
I have a ceramic tile floor that is in good shape (i.e still well bonded to the subfloor) and is laid on a cement slab. I want to replace the tile because their look is dated. I think they were orginally bonded with thin set morter. What is the easiest way to remove them from the subfloor and prepare the subfloor for new tile. I would imagine the tiles will break in pieces as I try to remove them and I will be left with a rough subfloor afterwards. Tiling over the current tile is not an option.

thanks in advance.

John Bridge
05-30-01, 06:57 PM
I use a De Walt roto hammer with a 1-1/2 in. chipping blade. Yes, it's a mess.

John

http://www.johnbridge.com