When you are ready to get rid of ugly or cracked tiles, you can do your own tile floor removal. It will give the room a whole new lease on life, particularly if the original tiling was poorly done and crooked. However, many people find that tiles can become outdated or dirty, as well as cracked. There are a number of good reasons to get rid of the old things.
The task of removing ceramic squares can be a little daunting. However, it is easier than you think, just time consuming. Fortunately, with a little help, the job can go quickly. Since it can be very pricey to have someone else come in and take up the floor, it is best to do it yourself whenever possible.
One of the vital questions is what was used to place the tiles. Mastic is the best option, since it is not difficult to pull up the tile. You can just get a floor scraper. This is very similar to a broom, but with a metal blade to lift things. It is easy to use, but again, it requires some elbow grease in order to be effective. The metal is often more effective than a chisel, though.
Mortar presents bigger problems, as it is harder and sets up a little too well. For this type of floor, you will need to smash it with a hammer. This should be done by spreading out a piece of cloth such as a towel, to keep flying bits from causing injury. Wear protective glasses, as well, to ensure your safety.
Use the floor scraper to pull the broken tile away from the mortar. You can throw this out or save for use in mosaics. The mortar will now be revealed. You will need to hammer this until it is broken up, as well. Then scrape the mortar away to reveal the base flooring. If you are working in a larger space, consider renting a power scraper. This will do the hard work for you by levering the tiles out and vibrating to separate the ceramic from the mortar.
You want to be able to see the entire underlying base. Scrape as much as possible and then use a heavy duty vacuum or a broom to remove any debris. If you have the correct tools, things will go much faster and smoother.
Use a handheld light to find the uneven spots which need to be removed or filled in. It is not uncommon to end up with some scratches or dents that should be filled in with leveling compound. This can be sanded when it has dried.
Tile floor removal is certainly labor intensive, but the results can be very nice. If you are just removing a section to replace the cracked flooring, you can do this in an afternoon. However, larger sections will require considerably more work. Make sure everything is smooth and concrete free when you are finished. This allows a nice flat surface for the next level of flooring.
The task of removing ceramic squares can be a little daunting. However, it is easier than you think, just time consuming. Fortunately, with a little help, the job can go quickly. Since it can be very pricey to have someone else come in and take up the floor, it is best to do it yourself whenever possible.
One of the vital questions is what was used to place the tiles. Mastic is the best option, since it is not difficult to pull up the tile. You can just get a floor scraper. This is very similar to a broom, but with a metal blade to lift things. It is easy to use, but again, it requires some elbow grease in order to be effective. The metal is often more effective than a chisel, though.
Mortar presents bigger problems, as it is harder and sets up a little too well. For this type of floor, you will need to smash it with a hammer. This should be done by spreading out a piece of cloth such as a towel, to keep flying bits from causing injury. Wear protective glasses, as well, to ensure your safety.
Use the floor scraper to pull the broken tile away from the mortar. You can throw this out or save for use in mosaics. The mortar will now be revealed. You will need to hammer this until it is broken up, as well. Then scrape the mortar away to reveal the base flooring. If you are working in a larger space, consider renting a power scraper. This will do the hard work for you by levering the tiles out and vibrating to separate the ceramic from the mortar.
You want to be able to see the entire underlying base. Scrape as much as possible and then use a heavy duty vacuum or a broom to remove any debris. If you have the correct tools, things will go much faster and smoother.
Use a handheld light to find the uneven spots which need to be removed or filled in. It is not uncommon to end up with some scratches or dents that should be filled in with leveling compound. This can be sanded when it has dried.
Tile floor removal is certainly labor intensive, but the results can be very nice. If you are just removing a section to replace the cracked flooring, you can do this in an afternoon. However, larger sections will require considerably more work. Make sure everything is smooth and concrete free when you are finished. This allows a nice flat surface for the next level of flooring.
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