Removing Tile Floor From Concrete Slab

But if you pull up old tiles it may be something you will have to contend with.

Removing tile floor from concrete slab.

Angle grinders shop product. I would like to put down a linoleum or hardwood floor in its place however i ve been told that tearing up a ceramic floor is a difficult as well as a very expensive job. Belt sanders shop product. To remove floor tile start by finding a spot on the floor where the grout is coming loose or the tile is chipped away.

Circular saws shop product. Removing mortar from concrete slab floor can be tricky. Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal. Masonry chisel and a 2 lb.

Use a 3 4 or 1 in. Yet when you need to remove it it can be a nightmare. Tools ball peen hammers shop product. If there are no cracks or loose grout you can hit a tile with the chisel so that it breaks.

Before installing any new tile or flooring you may need to remove old or damaged tile and mortar. Floor scrapers strippers. 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. The tiles are 6 x 12 in size and i assume are laid over a slab floor.

And it s great for creating durable surfaces. Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened. After removing the strips you can use the putty knife below the other parts of the tile in turn and remove the entire vinyl flooring tile. After removing all vinyl tiles remove the adhesive left by the tiles on the original floor with the help of a thermal release agent.

Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose. This guide details how to remove the tile in three steps. How to remove the vinyl floor adhesive from concrete.