Remove Wall Tile Without Hurting Backboard

A hammer a good chisel with two ends and a scraper.

Remove wall tile without hurting backboard.

Position the cold chisel along the edge of the one of the tiles next to the tile you removed. The trick is to get the old tile out without damaging the surrounding tiles. Of course that you can do this operation mechanically by using a drill machine with hammering function but if you want to remove the tiles without breaking them it is better to do it by hand. Next use a chisel and hammer to pry the tiles off of the wall.

In order to remove wall tiles one needs several tools. Then make and x motion within the tile with the tile cutter. Carefully use the hammer and putty knife to chisel off the tiles without gouging the drywall. 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.

Repeat step 6 one more time just to be on the safe side. The method used to attach the tiles to the wall affects the way the tiles come off. Step 4 pry the tile away from the wall gently using the putty knife or plaster spatula. Use a grout removing tool to remove the grout around the entire perimeter of the tile.

Tiles installed with thinset or another tile adhesive often require more work to remove them. Remove outlet covers and cut the electricity to the area where you will be removing the tiles. Then use a utility knife or rotary grinder to scrape away the grout until the spacer lugs between the tiles are visible. The tile should pop away from the wall.

Once you have removed the tiles you will see there is an adhesive beneath that is either rock hard or semi soft. Have the correct tools test out a hidden spot work in small batches making sure to keep your chisel parallel to the wall so that you avoid going directly into the drywall. There are a myriad of tools designed for this job which include grout saws carbide tipped tools and a grout removing bit that works in a dremel tool. Grout comes out quickly just.

To remove wall tiles start by heating up the grout between the tiles with a blow dryer so it s easier to remove. Make sure the tip of the chisel rest against the tile and does not point down toward the hardie board.