Best Way To Remove Tile From Cement Floor

Chip the grout along the grout lines step 2.

Best way to remove tile from cement floor.

Tile that s attached to cement backerboard needs the same kind of treatment as tile stuck to plywood. Once you ve finished the cut work your flatbar under the underlayment and rip it up tile and all. Mortar and thinset removal. Please consider a small donation to support my channel so i can keep bringing you great videos in the futur.

How to remove tile from a concrete floor create a smooth surface for new tile. Start with a chisel and hand maul. It will exert more force making it easier to remove the ceramic tile from concrete. If the tile refuses to loosen up despite all your efforts try to use a small jackhammer.

Use a recip saw with a carbide grit masonry cutting blade and work in one small area at a time. If you don t have room for another layer of tile over an old tile floor you ll have to scrap off the old. Please see description for important information. Removing tile attached to cement backerboard.

Chip away at the tile step 3. How to remove tile from a concrete floor in this video renos removes tile from a concrete floor as part of a bathroom remodeling project. Respirators masks step 1. Step two hammer and chisel.

Step four angle grinder with diamond cup. Step three chipping hammer with scraper. Removing the tile is not the end of your work. At the minimum you should have protective eyewear because mortar chips and dust will fly around.

Make sure to chisel any adhesive or bump that remains on the concrete surface.