Hiring a tile remover

[MTiler]

Hi

Im thinking of hiring a tile remover from HSS. Removing tiles manually is taking ages and slowing me down (and killing my wrist).
Ive not used one before and wondered if anyone knows whether they're ok to use for taking tiles off pasterboard, would it destroy the board?

[DLMURL]http://www.hss.com/g/2161/Wall-Tile-Remover-110v.html[/DLMURL]


cheers

missyT

 

[DHTiling]

Hi missy t...
I wouldn't recommend it on plasterboard walls but on brick/plaster walls and floors etc then much easier work.....if you use it on plasterboard walls it will just dig in and wreck the walls.....
Don,t hire one because you can buy one very cheaply......this a model from screwfix...


Titan PDH26S6 6.7kg SDS Plus Hammer Drill 230V

Tough and versatile with 3 functions for drilling, hammering and chiselling at variable speeds.

• 1250W
• Variable Speed
• Carry Case

£44.99

 

[MTiler]

oh poo, thought that might be the case.
Cheers for the info.

 

[Perry]

the cheapest way is to take the plasterboard off as well as the tiles and replace it with new board quicker and cheaper in the long run ete

 

[DHTiling]

You can buy this tool ..

Works on architraves /mouldings and tiles......

and you can get one here...... http://www.ptprofiles.co.uk/trowel.html

 

[Perry]

if they are stuck well you will have no choice but replace them walls

 

[guy1976]

i use 1 of these in a sds drill [DLMURL]http://www.screwfix.com/prods/89391/Drill-Bits/Masonry-Chisels/SDS-Plus-Chisels/Armeg-SDS-Plus-Tile-Removing-Chisel[/DLMURL]

 

[surflaur]

I just used my brand new Ryobi 750w to remove a 6 metre floor what a breeze, £79.99 for the drill andf it came with a chisel and bits bargain!:hurray:

 

[Perry]

I just used my brand new Ryobi 750w to remove a 6 metre floor what a breeze, £79.99 for the drill andf it came with a chisel and bits bargain!:hurray:

Whats it like on plasterboard ? :lol:

 

[jreilly]

You might find this usefull for taking tiles of walls

http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080117.p.Universal_Electric_Scraper.ar3

 

[MTiler]

You might find this usefull for taking tiles of walls

[DLMURL]http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080117.p.Universal_Electric_Scraper.ar3[/DLMURL]

Thanks for that, Ive just gone and got one!
I think it'll do the trick as theyre only average sized wall tiles. Its a nifty little gadget with 4 attachments for various jobs and is quite light. Let you know how it goes.

cheers

missyT

 

[jreilly]

Thanks for that, Ive just gone and got one!
I think it'll do the trick as theyre only average sized wall tiles. Its a nifty little gadget with 4 attachments for various jobs and is quite light. Let you know how it goes.

cheers

missyT

You are welcome I was going to buy one my self , dont think you can go wrong at 15 quid :yes:

 

[penno]

Netto have an SDS drill available from the 24th for 19.99 made by Tooltec. Obviously not the best brand in the world but if you get 10 jobs out of it it is a bargain for that price.

 

[surflaur]

Whats it like on plasterboard ? :lol:

Not sure going to try it out on Friday, will let you know:yes:

 

[MTiler]

The gizmo from Lidl couldnt shift the tiles but it was very good at shifting the adhesive left on the board and any Silicon. Good for getting rid of any lumps and bumps. Also useful for getting grout out.