Floor tile removal

Jan 06, 2013 3 Replies

Uncanny how posts come up for jobs I've either just done, or am about to do.



Apropos the Removing Floor Tiles thread, I started removing the ones in the bathroom today.



PMF180 multi tool, fitted with an old blade ground down to act as a power scraper - works pretty well.



Certain knack to it, getting the right angle. Also, you have to keep it moving because the friction generates a surprising amount of heat, which softens the tile & makes it harder to remove.



I used one of these, with a rubber mallet

formatting link
a certain knack/angle, once you get it right the whole tile pings off, occasionally you get one where you have to pry it off a dozen fragments.

Expect to bin the tool rather than replace the blade after doing a couple of rooms ...

Garden spade/shovel. Quicker and easier. You need one with a straight edge.

Cut an old handsaw down to about eight inches from the handle - it has the right springiness and the handle is still usuable

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required