How Do You Remove Bathroom Tile From A Concrete Floor?
Removing bathroom tile from concrete is the same as removing tile from any other subfloor. In all cases, the focus is on removing the tiles and underlying mortar without damaging the surface under the mortar. Removing tile from a concrete floor clears the way for a new floor covering or allows you to return to a sealed concrete floor. Although removing tile is a demolition project, it requires much less smashing and breaking than other projects. Put on your work gloves and protective goggles. Place the point of a cold chisel on a tile located in the center of your bathroom. Tap the chisel with a small sledgehammer until the tile cracks into pieces. Remove the pieces of broken tile from the floor. Place the broken tile in a heavy-duty garbage bag for disposal. Place the tip of the cold chisel on the grout and tap it with the sledgehammer to break up the grout surrounding the space left by the broken tile. Try not to damage the adjoining tiles. Place a wide chisel under the edge of a til