Where my new boiler was installed there are numerous tiles broken which will have to be removed . How do I protect the unbroken tiles beside them during this removal? Also, whats the best method of removing these broken tiles? In advance, thank you for your help.
2006-09-22 06:00:24 · 8 answers · asked by Rachel Maria 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I didn't make it clear in the question that these are ceramic wall tiles.
2006-09-22 06:01:17 · update #1
My experience -
place cellotape or masking tape around the tiles you don't want to remove, and score with a stanley knife (using a rule if it makes it easier) around the ones you do. Then, very carefully with a chisel and hammer (take care not to 'lean' or lever the chisel against the good tiles - otherwise this will chip them. Make sure the chisel has a good edge - not chipped or blunt), very carefully tap the chisel with the hammer around the broke tile edges. They should quite easily come off. Once removed, carefully scrape around the edges of the good tiles with a blade to remove the grouting on their edges - it makes it easier and a cleaner finish when all the tiles are back in place and you re-grout.
(One question though - who broke the tiles? If it was the fitter, I would suggest he has an obligation to pay for the repair work. Have you asked? Are you insured? The insurance company would pay for the work and have it done - and possibly look to reclaim their costs from the fitter).
2006-09-22 06:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to drill a small circle of holes in the centre of the broken tile with an electric drill using a masonry bit. Size not important. Then using a hammer and small cold chisel (half inch wide) gently chip away the centre of the circle gradually increasing the circle wider out to gradually reach the edge of the tile. Be careful not to break the adjacent tiles. If you break away a small amount at a time the edge of the tile should just fall away. Replace with a tile of equal size and shade and secure with tile adhesive. Fill the gaps with tile grout.
2006-09-22 14:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by FREDDIY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the broken tiles by using small chisel in the tiles joints and hammer lightly this should lossen the broken tile. since you only hammer the joints, this action will not harm the unbroken tiles. Do not allow the chisel to touch the unbroken tiles.
2006-09-22 16:44:20 · answer #3 · answered by chimp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to carefully cut the remaining tiles and adhesive off with a hammer and very sharp(new) 2inch,(50millimetre)bolster chisel,but I must stress,very carefully, Good luck.
2006-09-22 13:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by builder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hammer and chisel, maybe a pry bar. be gentle and try not to break any you dont want to. take your time. try to get under the tiles and gently pry them off the wall. be careful not to damage the wall underneath as them may only be attached to drywall. good luck!
2006-09-22 13:10:27 · answer #5 · answered by mongo862001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to use a scraper. And use with care. Good luck.
2006-09-22 13:05:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bloke
2006-09-22 13:16:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chisel and hammer.....and sweat, lots of it.
2006-09-22 13:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by siany warny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋