To remove a tile use a nail set to mark the surface then drill holes through the tile using a carbide tipped masonry bit.
Remove single tile from wall.
Use trowel to scrape the wall clean of loose debris 5.
Use a utility knife to score grout joints around the cracked tiles 3.
Remove loose tiles 4.
If you are removing an entire wall of tiles just make sure to remove grout next to the ceiling and floor.
When removing a single tile remove the grout on all sides of it to avoid damaging the others around it.
Loosen cracked tile using cold chisel and hammer.
Protect work area with canvas drop cloth 2.
Drill through the tile at each hole with a drill equipped.
Chisel away the title using a cold.
Grout locks a tile in place sealing the joints between individual pieces.
Tiles installed with thinset or another tile adhesive often require more work to remove them.
Last but not least you should remove the tile adhesive from the wall and from the back of the ceramic tiles.
Dry fit the new tile to the wall 6.
Throw the chipped pieces out and wipe up any excess dust.
Follow the instructions as outlined in step 1 and step 2 for the removal of a damaged tile.
Remove the grout from around the tile with a grout saw or rotary tool cutting as deeply as you possibly can.
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.
Undamaged tile removal 1.
Removing tiles on concrete board.
Once those tiles loosen pry them off.
Once you ve taken care of the grout use your stiff putty knife again tapping the end to slide it under the tile.
Removing a single tile from a wall can be trickier.
Take your nail set and punch a series of holes in an x pattern along the surface of the tile.