Jun 27 2015 let me just start with the fact that i was very naive going into this flooring project.
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They all said it was too big of a job for us and that we would need help.
Tailor your cleaning method and products used to the type of tile you have and how frequently it needs to be cleaned.
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Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal.
Use a long handled floor scraper to scrape away tile fragments and any old adhesive residue.
After everything was out it was time to break away the old ugly floor tile.
After all the tile is removed you may need to smooth the subfloor with a sander.
Wipe the tiles down with a dry rag.
Work the chisel between the tiles and the concrete hammering them up with a 2 lb.
Since my blog is all about tutorials i figured i d share my process for removing floor tile.
Best ways to clean tile floors step 1.
How to remove floor tile.
Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose.
First you need a clear floor area to work with.
Remove debris from the tiles.
Use a 3 4 or 1 in.
For ceramic tile set in adhesive chip away the tile with a masonry hammer and cold chisel.
Just pick a few in the middle of the floor and whack away until you can see what s underneath.
Scrub the tile surface and the grout with a soapy sponge making sure to remove any of the thin set that is not entirely hardened.
Remove any appliances or built in furniture like cabinets if possible.
One of the ways to clean grout and remove the thinset is to start by adding some dish soap to the bucket of warm water.
First use a soft bristled brush dust mop or vacuum to remove dirt dust and other loose.
Masonry chisel and a 2 lb.
Every time we told people that we planned to remove the tile on our own they tried to discourage us.
After we finished with the popcorn ceiling removal and the initial living room changes the next project on the list was removing tile floor from our downstairs.
Taking care when removing the trimwork allows it to be reinstalled when a new floor is installed after the tile floor is removed.
Before you get started i would recommend a few tools.
Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened.
How to remove tile flooring yourself with tips and tricks.