Here Are 7 Steps On How to Remove Bathroom Tile by Yourself
Having a neat bathroom can be one of the best treats that you can invest in since it’s one of the important areas in a house that you will use every day. We can deny that the existence of the bathroom tile will complete the look of the bathroom either as an accent or as the main material. When it comes to tiles, some homeowners treat them carefully because as an accent, tiles will definitely give a different feel.
However, there are a few cases that require you to change the whole look of the bathroom by removing the tiles. On the other hand, you might just want to change the concept of your bathroom by doing a remodeling. Either it’s for remodeling or changing the current mood, removing bathroom tiles is something that you can do by yourself. We got your back and get ready to start!
In this article, we are going to give a tutorial on how to remove the bathroom tile floor. So, if you’re planning to update your bathroom floor, just keep reading because you might need this!
There are some tools and supplies that you have to prepare. Don’t worry because most of these materials are easy to find. Those are:
Face mask
Work gloves
Safety goggles
Hammer
Chisel
Pry bar
Scraper
Trash can
Broom or shop-vac
Utility knife
Once the materials are ready, let’s get started with the long process.
#1 Prep Well
A well-prepared working area will help a lot to make sure that the job runs smoothly.
First thing first, make sure to use protective gear.
Make sure that it’s well ventilated because removing tiles will cause debris and dust that might stuff you.
If your bathroom doesn’t have windows but an exhaust fan, you might want to cover the fan with plastic and seal all four sides. It’s to prevent debris from getting sucked by the fan.
If there are some items in the bathroom that might crack or damage like a shower door or partition made of glass and vanity mirror, you might want to take them off and move them to a safe area.
Empty the room and remove any fixtures that may impede the process of removing the tile.
Turn off the water supply before removing a sink or toilet.
If removing a toilet, drain the reservoir, remove the bolt and rock the fixture to break the wax seal.
#3 Create a Starting Point
If the tile is installed around a vanity or other semi-permanent fixture, a bare edge will be exposed, providing a good starting point for removal.
If it’s wall to wall, you may need a hammer and chisel to break it and create a starting point for prying up tiles.
Some tiles may be attached using adhesives or mortar and may come up easily or require great effort. For this type of tile, you can use a hammer and chisel, pry bar, or pole scraper.
The process might look complicated and difficult, but if you love a DIY project, we’re sure you will enjoy every single step. It’s surely very pleasing to do DIY work by yourself but if you’re unsure about it and need some help, we would recommend contacting your trustworthy or licensed contractor to help you out. There are a few steps where you have to be careful, especially if you’re going to reuse the tiles on another spot.
So, are you ready to get your bathroom a new look by replacing the old tiles with the new ones?