Removing Kitchen Floor Tiles

It s possible to replace kitchen tiles on the floor or wall without removing cabinets even if they re built on top of old tiles.

Removing kitchen floor tiles.

If you are ready to upgrade your existing floor you will need to remove the old vinyl first. You can place them on a stable counter in the room or in another room entirely. In some circumstances you can install new flooring such as laminate flooring hardwood or engineered flooring over vinyl flooring as long as it is in good condition. How to remove tile.

Break up the first tile with a hammer. The easiest fastest and most efficient way to remove tile. Hit the tile in the center with a hammer. However this process can be difficult labor intensive and time consuming.

In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel. As always if you need help along the way improvenet has a vast network of flooring professionals in your area awaiting your email. Removing old vinyl or linoleum floors is labor intensive but the end result will surely bring new life to your dated kitchen or bathroom. However if they were set in mortar follow these steps for proper tile flooring removal.

Removing vinyl is a good diy job most homeowners can do on their own. Remove baseboards or trim work around the room. If the tiles you re removing were set in mastic and not mortar you re lucky a floor scraper will do the job. Remove items that are on the tile floor.

In order to remove the floor tile move any appliances or other items that are covering the floor. To learn how to remove the mastic or thinset after removing tile go here to my other video. Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile. Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free.

Remove any appliances or built in furniture like cabinets if possible.