Removing Tile From Concrete Slab

Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened.

Removing tile from concrete slab.

Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose. After all the tiles are removed you may need to smooth. Use a 3 4 or 1 in. Work the chisel between the tiles and the concrete hammering them up with a 2 lb.

Masonry chisel and a 2 lb. By onthehouse on april 17 2014 share. Removing mortar from concrete slab floor can be tricky. Removing ceramic tile from a concrete slab.

But if you pull up old tiles it may be something you will have to contend with. 2 chip away at the tile use a long handled floor scraper to scrape away tile fragments and any old adhesive residue. Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal. Mortar is a cement based paste that is used for binding building materials like bricks tiles and stones.

The tiles are 6 x 12 in size and i assume are laid. In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel. And it s great for creating durable surfaces. 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.

Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile. I have a ceramic tile floor in my kitchen dining room and entry way that i can t stand.