Removing Shower Floor Tile

Break up the first tile with a hammer.

Removing shower floor tile.

Removing wall tiles is different and more difficult than removing floor tiles because wall tiles are typically set very close together with minimal grout lines. How to remove tile. One tile removal project is unlikely to cause dangerous exposure but to be on the safe side ventilate the bathroom to the outside and wash skin and. Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile.

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. This means that it takes more care to remove a wall tile without damaging the surrounding tiles. Even modern tiles often use lead glaze which creates lead dust during removal. The tiles may not seem razor sharp but if it breaks at a weird angle it can still chip the tub below.

Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free. If the tiles you re removing were set in mastic and not mortar you re lucky a floor scraper will do the job. Improperly installed shower floors can allow water to seep through the floor causing cracks or failure of the tiles which results in water leaking below the. How to replace a tiled shower floor.

In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel. So i laid down some old sheets and taped up the edges with painter s tape to give the tiles something to land on. However if they were set in mortar follow these steps for proper tile flooring removal. This time we show you the do s and don ts in floor removal plus learn some important installation tips from the mistakes the last installer made.

In my case i wanted to keep the tub. How to demo a tiled shower effectively and quickly.