I am replacing the tile in my kitchen and having trouble getting the old tile up. The tiles are 12 inch squres, I'm not sure what they are made of, something like linoleum I think. When it was installed it had pre-glued backing and I would like to know the easiest way to remove it. THANKS
2007-10-05 22:38:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
best way to remove the tile would be a heat gun or a propain torch the torch can be dangerous, a good heat gun cost is,nt that much, get youeself a 3to 4 in putty knife and the heat gun and awawy you go , what are you going to replace the old tile whith .?????
2007-10-05 22:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by loverichard@rogers.com 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Other answers are ok. You can avoid removing the tile entirely by using a concrete based liquid floor leveler. Works great and is self-leveling and easy to use. It dries very quickly and provides a solid, smooth surface to accept the new tile. If you do decide to remove the old tile, determine that it contains no asbestos before you proceed with any mechanical means of removal.
2007-10-06 05:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by David A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3/4" outdoors grade plywood, with a million/4 Hardibacker on the floor joist would desire to offer you the capability you like. in no way use luan in any tile application. there is likewise a product on the marketplace called Dietra-mat, so when you scrape the floor down, you may place dietra-mat, after which tile to that. the thought is Dietra mat absorbs the stream so as that the tile won't crack. Dietra mat is made via Schluter and you will desire to inspect their internet site for product information.
2016-12-28 17:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both 1 & 2 offer valid sugestions. You will need a floor scraper. The heat gun is good tool for the tile removal but don't strictly depend on it for any adhesive residue.
Envision scraping heated adhesive. Similar issue will arise if you use solvents. Not knowing what the substrate is, and/or what affect any removal will have on it; you may have to skim over with thinset.
Steven Wolf
2007-10-06 00:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First you contact a bio-evolutionist to help determine the age of the tile. If it's over 4-billion years, you're in trouble.
2007-10-05 22:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by brad 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
here is the tool you will need
http://www.doityourself.com/invt/2704492
or you can get a ice scraper at a local lumberyard but not as good at scraping tile
2007-10-05 22:54:12 · answer #6 · answered by cyberfly00 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋