We've had a leaking shower, which is fixed on a tiled plasterboardwall. We basically need to remove the tiles to find out where the leakis to fix it and then put back a new plasterboard and re-tile.Problem is, that whilst I do have some spare tiles, I certainly donthave enough to do them all if I break them. Obviously I'd rather notretile the whole bathroom if I can help it!The wall the tiles sit on is probably pretty flakey (hence the reasonit needs replacing) so I am hoping this will ease the problem ofremoving them. I am olso hoping that by soaking the tiles, I will beable to remove the tile adhesive. (Ive seen adhesive completelyremoved this way before - but it was "freshly dried". Will I have anyluck getting the adhesive off? (They have been up for about 5 years!)So, what would be considered to be the best way to get them off?Breaking one and then wedging them out? The one good point is the factthe wall they sit on is plasterboard - so that hopefully will justpull away through the damage the leak has done.Any helpful suggestions appreciated.Cheers

I don't know of any way that you can remove and save the tilesdirectly. However, since the plasterboard sounds shot, why not try totake it down carefully with the tiles intact and remove the remainsfrom the tiles. A hacksaw blade should cut along the grout lines withcare.Of course, you could always retile in a contrasting colour. That'sgenerally better than trying to match the existing.John

In fact, here is the video from the manufacturers web site :-?show!frames=y&qic=y

Best way to remove wall tiles without breaking?

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xscope 20 years ago

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The3rd Earl Of Derby 20 years ago

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?show!frames=y&qic=yGood stuff,its easy when the adhesive is 24 hours old. :-)

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guv 20 years ago

See post "Arrrggghhh Do I need a new bath!"

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