First you need a clear floor area to work with.
Removing old tile from bathroom floor.
Depending on the construction the tile may be attached to bare cement a plywood or mason board underlayment or even affixed to a previously installed floor.
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.
Removing floor tile can be a difficult and time consuming project and the challenges often remain hidden until the project is underway.
Remove any appliances or built in furniture like cabinets if possible.
We recommend using the following tools and safety equipment for tile removal projects.
Just pick a few in the middle of the floor and whack away until you can see what s underneath.
Equipment for removing old tile.
After you have chipped away at the tile and mortar cut the old subfloor into small sections with a circular saw equipped with a carbide blade.
For about 20 you can buy a floor scraper a broom size tool with an angled steel head used to strip off layers of flooring material.
Remove baseboards or trim work around the room.
Pry up the sections with a pry bar.
If you re removing tile flooring from your bathroom take out the toilet and any pedestal sinks and disconnect all the water pipes or drains that go through the floor.
How to remove tile floor.