I am still remodeling my home from Hurricane Katrina. My front front room flooring is tile, but whoever put it down GLUED it down. I have tried using a floor scraper, to no avail. The easiest way is to get down on the floor with a hammer, and a hand scraper, and beat it half to death until it gives.....which where's me out quickly. So, if ANYONE knows how I can get this floor up in an easier fasion please contact me. Thank you , Starr
2006-07-03 09:32:16 · 6 answers · asked by 2blessed2bstressed 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it`s put down with floor adhesive and you need to get adhesive remover you put in on and use a floor scraper and scrap in off
or you can do it, another way take a torch and heat the tiles and scrape them up .. any thing that takes the tile up ,is going to be hard work... you can also try paint remover ,leave it on 2-3 hours and scrape and see if it works. good luck.
2006-07-03 09:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by alleykhad607 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try using a grinder to remove the grout, then taking a flat bar and prying the tile up. Sounds like it's going to take a lot of work either way you go at it. Don't forget to wear your safety goggles and gloves!
2006-07-03 18:12:52 · answer #2 · answered by Shooter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad had the same issue with his floor. He ended up nailing a peice of sheet board over the top and covering it with new tile. It looked so good that the appraisers of his home had no clue there was another floor underneith it. Good luck with it! I hope it helps! ( :
2006-07-03 16:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by akosmacek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay down plywood over the top and start over. 1/4" to try not to build it up to high or 3/4" to make it look like it is suppose to be a small step up.
2006-07-03 18:15:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put oak flooring over it maybe. Way easier.
2006-07-03 16:35:50 · answer #5 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use dynamite.
2006-07-03 16:40:27 · answer #6 · answered by The Foosaaaah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋