My bf and I are removing the tiles from the bathroom wall with a chisel and hammer; however, we live in an apartment building, so I was wondering if there's an easier way to remove the tiles by softening the grout around them.
2007-03-12 11:57:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In response to the question about permission: We wouldn't be removing the tile if we didn't have permission, but then again, we don't need permission since we own the apartment :-) (ok, WE don't own the apartment, my bf does, but you get the jist of what I'm saying...)
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2007-03-12 13:09:13 · update #1
You and your b/f are doing it right. I hope you put a thick sheet down on the tub before you starting banging the old ones off though... before you re-tile, totally clean the tub and make sure there are no chips out of it... it's a pain to replace a tub when you just put up all new tiles. Best way I found to remove them is a floor scraper (thicker than a putty knife) and a hammer... just tap the scraper at the end of the handle and let 'em fly.... have fun... reno's are great!
2007-03-12 12:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No there isn't any way to soften the grout or thin-set. You just have to pry/bang them or smash the hole wall with a sledge hammer.
2007-03-12 13:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a dremel tool with the grout remover bit
2007-03-12 12:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mr_Magic 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Woe ! do you have permission from your landlord! If you do.. I think that is the only way to do it . Allot of hard work. I may be wrong..it would be nice to see if there is a way. I will check back: for the answer.:)
2007-03-12 12:55:00 · answer #4 · answered by dancerciser 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋