In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel.
Tool to remove tile from concrete floor.
Work the chisel between the tiles and the concrete hammering them up with a 2 lb.
This uniquely designed floor tile removal tool will easily remove ceramic and porcelain tiles even the most stubborn floor tile doesn t stand a chance against eddy the tile breaker.
First things first you need to work the chisel that connects the tiles and concrete.
Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose.
Make sure to chisel any adhesive or bump that remains on the concrete surface.
Removing tile from concrete will require you to use your strength to the fullest because you have to knock the tiles out instead of them coming out without any real force.
If the tile refuses to loosen up despite all your efforts try to use a small jackhammer.
Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile.
The most effective and easiest way to remove mastic or thinset from a concrete floor after the tiles have been removed.
Removing the tile is not the end of your work.
Step 1 chiseling up tiles.
Asbestos removal is a hazardous process best undertaken only by a qualified professional.
If you are removing the original vinyl floor from a home prior to 1980 you will need to locate a licensed asbestos abatement contractor to test your floor.
It will exert more force making it easier to remove the ceramic tile from concrete.
Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free.
Link to my other video on how to remo.
Standing at 30 inches tall and weighing in at 75 lbs eddy the tile breaker also known as tbe3 is the champion when it comes to large scale floor tile removal.
Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal.
To do that you will need that hammer we talked about.
Use a 3 4 or 1 in.
Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened.