2006-11-26 10:07:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The best way to do this is either one of two options, depending on the job in hand. If you just want to remove a few cracked tiles and replace them then you need to remove the grout from around the tiles before attempting to remove them, you can do this with a tool funnily enough called a 'grout scraper'! the reason for this is that it you try to remove the tile without first removing the grout the surrounding tiles will crack from the pressure. Once the grout is removed simply prise the tile out or give it a tap with a hammer (not as heavy as to knock a hole in the wall!) enough to crack the tile. then simply chip out the pieces with a chisel/screwdriver. The other option is to remove a full wall full of tiles. Follow the first option to remove a few tiles to get you started, then, i found the best way is to use a masonry bolster (a type of wide headed chisel) and a hammer to chisel the tiles off from behind as they will be slightly raised off the wall due to the adhesive and they should come off easily remember not to go at it too heavily or you will knock a hole in your wall. Also try to keep your bolster almost flat to the wall as this will prevent denting or gouging your wall!
other tips for you would be to use a dust sheet, or some polythene sheeting on the floor to catch the debris. If you are working over a bath then you need to protect the ceramic coating with a blanket. You can also get a tool called a tile lifter to help you if its only a few tiles you want removing but can just as easily be done with a chisel/screwdriver if your carefull.
(you can also tile over the top of existing tiles if you dont want to remove them)!
2006-11-26 10:23:45 · answer #1 · answered by spensmum 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sometimes it's easier to tear the entire wall off-down to the studs. This may be a bit more costly, but MUCH easier and faster. Besides, ceramic, once broken, is as sharp as a surgeons scalpel.
2006-11-26 18:15:12 · answer #2 · answered by Mr.YES-MAN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not an easy task - you need to use a hammer & chisel and break them off the surface without damaging the surface (wall or floor) - it's a dirty & tiring task - trust me.
2006-11-26 18:10:58 · answer #3 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, brute force! Hammer and chisel to try to raise them up, but probably will break up and be a mess. What do you want to replace it with, I might be able to help with next question.
2006-11-26 18:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brute force. Hammer and chisel.
2006-11-26 18:08:16 · answer #5 · answered by Random Precision 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use all of your muscle. Bust them up.
2006-11-26 18:08:43 · answer #6 · answered by redwidow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋