In order to remove wall tiles one needs several tools.
How to remove single wall tiles.
Use trowel to scrape the wall clean of loose debris 5.
When removing a single tile remove the grout on all sides of it to avoid damaging the others around it.
If necessary use tile nippers to remove spacer lugs from edge of tile 7.
Mix thinset mortar with latex additive 9.
Dry fit the new tile to the wall 6.
Of course that you can do this operation mechanically by using a drill machine with hammering function but if you want to remove the tiles without breaking them it is better to do it by hand.
Smooth edges of tile by rubbing it with a rubbing stone 8.
If you are removing an entire wall of tiles just make sure to remove grout next to the ceiling and floor.
Remove loose tiles 4.
Once you ve taken care of the grout use your stiff putty knife again tapping the end to slide it under the tile.
A hammer a good chisel with two ends and a scraper.
Ceramic wall tiles provide an easy to clean surface for kitchen backsplashes and bathroom walls.
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Loosen cracked tile using cold chisel and hammer.
Work the grout scraper in a downward motion and work side to side to gently loosen the tile from its hold against the wall.
Since they are available in a wide variety of colors designs and sizes they fit into any decor.
If you find a damaged tile or two in your floor it is much easier to remove and replace them than installing a new tile floor altogether.
In this case your first step is to remove the grout surrounding the tile using a rotary tool a thin chisel or a grout removing tool.
A grout scraper can get between the ceramic without cracking them and causing serious damage when you remove the tile backsplash.
The grout that binds the tiles together and to the wall needs to be gently removed.