Floor tile removal

[Collesa]

Hi,

I have ALOT of floor tiles to take off. I have read a few forums but there seems to conflicting messages. The tiles are on concrete. Some say I need a Hammer drill but u have also seen a large electric floor scraper. Any tips? I'm pretty strong but don't have man muscle, do you think I can do it myself!:yikes:

 

[Dan]

Best thing to do is try. It really depends on what adhesive was used and the condition of the subfloor and how tough the tiles are etc. Each job can be different when it comes to taking up tiles which is why most tilers will charge a day rate, not a meter rate.

Give it a try with hammer and chisel. Then try your electric thing. Then try the floor scraper, and see what works best.

 

[Collesa]

Thanks Dan

 

[Andy Allen]

sds drill with a flat chisel blade has ripped up every floor ive needed to do..

 

[kilty55]

sds gun with tile removal chisel.....hammer and bolster you will be sweating buckets

 

[JHeff]

Never had a floor that a decent SDS drill with a good chisel on it won't take up. Hammer and bolster to do tricker bits that are harder to reach.

 

[bugs183]

Cable tie a vacuum cleaner pipe near the end of the sds bit to keep the dust down, and don't be a hero, gloves and goggles, the shards fly everywhere.