Removing Old Tile From Bathroom Floor

Taking care when removing the trimwork allows it to be reinstalled when a new floor is installed after the tile floor is removed.

Removing old tile from bathroom floor.

Removing floor tile can be a difficult and time consuming project and the challenges often remain hidden until the project is underway. Depending on the construction the tile may be attached to bare cement a plywood or mason board underlayment or even affixed to a previously installed floor. If the old tile was laid on underlayment cut through the underlayment and mortar but not the subfloor. This time we show you the do s and don ts in floor removal plus learn some important installation tips from the mistakes the last installer made.

If you re removing tile flooring from your bathroom take out the toilet and any pedestal sinks and disconnect all the water pipes or drains that go through the floor. After you have chipped away at the tile and mortar cut the old subfloor into small sections with a circular saw equipped with a carbide blade. First you need a clear floor area to work with. We recommend using the following tools and safety equipment for tile removal projects.

Equipment for removing old tile. Remove baseboards or trim work around the room. Just pick a few in the middle of the floor and whack away until you can see what s underneath. For about 20 you can buy a floor scraper a broom size tool with an angled steel head used to strip off layers of flooring material.

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