Lifting Ceramic Floor Tiles

Removing ceramic tiles the easy way using a demolition hammer easy to use and reasonable rental rates make this tool a life saver during light demo work li.

Lifting ceramic floor tiles.

Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose. Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile. Video of the day volume 0. How to fix your loose hollow tile floors no removal necessary.

In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel. Use a putty knife to gently lift the entire loose tile from the floor. Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened. Masonry chisel and a 2 lb.

Tiles are easily removed either with a hammer and bolster or if they are particularly stubborn a hammer drill small breaker and tile lifting chisel the kick boards around the base of kitchen units normally comes of to give you access to under the units. By glenda taylor tile floors are durable stain resistant fire resistant and long lasting when correctly installed. Continue hitting the chisel until the piece of tile you re working on completely breaks. If its not coming up easily go over again with the tea towel and iron.

Repeat this process until all of the lifting tiles have been fully removed. Set aside these free tiles and inspect them for damage. Just drill fill. As you hit the chisel the tile should begin to separate from the ground.

Use a 3 4 or 1 in. Loose or lifting tiles unfortunately create an unsightly blight on the floor. Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal. Hit the chisel with a mallet to lift the tile from the floor.

Fast easy affordable. Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free. Removal of the tile and inspection of the floor underneath is always necessary.