Lifting Ceramic Floor Tiles

Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose.

Lifting ceramic floor tiles.

Video of the day volume 0. Loose or lifting tiles unfortunately create an unsightly blight on the floor. In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel. Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free.

As you hit the chisel the tile should begin to separate from the ground. If its not coming up easily go over again with the tea towel and iron. Repeat this process until all of the lifting tiles have been fully removed. Hit the chisel with a mallet to lift the tile from the floor.

Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile. Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened. Set aside these free tiles and inspect them for damage. If all considerations had been taken into account including the inherent irreversible moisture expansion of the tile mentioned then there should be no reason why the tiles would lift.

Tile lifting from the floor indicates a seriously compromised tile installation and they can also be a red flag drawing attention to what s taking place beneath the surface. Tiles are easily removed either with a hammer and bolster or if they are particularly stubborn a hammer drill small breaker and tile lifting chisel the kick boards around the base of kitchen units normally comes of to give you access to under the units. Work the chisel between the tiles and the concrete hammering them up with a 2 lb. How to fix your loose hollow tile floors no removal necessary.

By glenda taylor tile floors are durable stain resistant fire resistant and long lasting when correctly installed. Continue hitting the chisel until the piece of tile you re working on completely breaks. 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. Removal of the tile and inspection of the floor underneath is always necessary.

Use a 3 4 or 1 in. Use a putty knife to gently lift the entire loose tile from the floor. Just drill fill.