Removing Old Tile From Bathroom Floor
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.
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. Equipment for removing old tile. Remove any appliances or built in furniture like cabinets if possible. Often the tool is useful for dislodging the flooring material from the adhesive.
Pry up the sections with a pry bar. 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. Taking care when removing the trimwork allows it to be reinstalled when a new floor is installed after the tile floor is removed. Just pick a few in the middle of the floor and whack away until you can see what s underneath.
Remove baseboards or trim work around the room. 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. First you need a clear floor area to work with. We recommend using the following tools and safety equipment for tile removal projects.
If the old tile was laid on underlayment cut through the underlayment and mortar but not the subfloor.