Removing Ceramic Tile

One solution is to break up the tiles with a sledge hammer.

Removing ceramic tile.

Then use a big flatbar or similar demolition tool to pry up chunks of mortar and tile. If the tile is stuck to plywood the strategy is a little different. There are only a few ways to remove ceramic tiles in this situation. 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.

Tiles installed with thinset or another tile adhesive often require more work to remove them. It should come up fairly easily. If you re only trying to replace 1 2 tiles because they re cracked use masking tape or duct tape to tape off the tiles you want to remove. Remove ceramic tile from a bed of mortar.

Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free. Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile. A wide blade putty knife is helpful in prying the tiles loose. Once you get some of the tile pulled away use your chisel to get behind the tile and tap it sideways to remove the rest.

Chisel down through the bed to the tar paper. Remove ceramic tile from plywood. 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. However it s a back breaking labor intensive project and you risk damaging the base if you re not careful.

Then tap the tiles with a chisel starting in the middle and working your way out.