tile cement on tiles

[frank spencer]

How can I remove waterproof tile cement from the face of ceramic tiles?

[Andrew Gabriel]

A thin layer will usually brush off or come off with a plastic pan scourer, because it dries out before the cement sets.

Failing that, try something acidic to attack the cement (and hope the waterproofer doesn't completely stop it getting in). Brick Acid is sold for the purpose, but I have successfully used kettle descaler for this. Be careful with any metal tools, as the metal can easily mark glazed tile faces, but a combination of acid followed by brute force can break the bond.

[dIMM]

u could always sand it off using some coarse sandpaper

[bigcat]

if you use toilet cleaner its thick and gloopy, so can be wiped on thin and it wont run onto the joints and eat them too. Just wash off when done.

NT

[The Natural Philosopher]

try brick acid.

[RayDavis]

A piece of wood!

I found this moved the adhesive quite effectively whilst not damaging the tiles.