How To Remove Thick Tile Kitchen Wall

The grout that binds the tiles together and to the wall needs to be gently removed.

How to remove thick tile kitchen wall.

How to remove a wall tile. In order to remove wall tiles you need the following. A grout scraper can get between the ceramic without cracking them and causing serious damage when you remove the tile backsplash. This means that it takes more care to remove a wall tile without damaging the surrounding tiles.

Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile. Removing wall tiles is different and more difficult than removing floor tiles because wall tiles are typically set very close together with minimal grout lines. If you want to remove the tiles without breaking them you should first remove the grout. Chisel hammer scraper.

If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place. Tiles installed with thinset or another tile adhesive often require more work to remove them. This will further loosen the tile reducing the chances of you damaging the drywall behind it when you start removing the tile from the wall. Run the gout cutter around the tile edges in the grout area.

Once you have removed the tiles you will see there is an adhesive beneath that is either rock hard or semi soft. 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. Then make and x motion within the tile with the tile cutter.

Work the grout scraper in a downward motion and work side to side to gently loosen the tile from its hold against the wall. 10 minutes for each tile. Just wanted to share how i removed small tile from our kitchen. To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure.

Remove outlet covers and cut the electricity to the area where you will be removing the tiles. Repair any loose or cracked tiles. A wide blade putty. Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile.

Carefully use the hammer and putty knife to chisel off the tiles without gouging the drywall.