Removing and replacing the dame tile.

[matt.hodgkins85]

Hi,

I recently moved in with my gf and started working to renovate the house. The eventual plan in a few years is to put in a new kitchen. Trouble is at the moment there is some loose tiles that are patterned and I don't think I could find matching ones. Therefore I'm wondering the best way to remove a tile and keep it intact so I can reuse it again

Many thanks

Matt

 

[jollyroger]

You can borrow my magic wand if you like. Lol.

 

[matt.hodgkins85]

Lol. Was starting to get that impression when searching the Internet for advice!

 

[jollyroger]

Sorry Matt, if the tiles have been fitted properly you might as well forget trying to get them off in 1 piece. You can buy a tile removing chisel for this purpose but personally I would be thinking about new tiles. Sometimes they just fall off the wall if poorly fitted and you can remove the old adhesive with a small angle grinder. Try and scrape out most of the grout first and your chances will improve. Good luck.

 

[matt.hodgkins85]

Cheers mate. Might see if it will last until we get a new kitchen cos the other half wants to move it all around. If I tile it now I'll be doing the same again in a couple of years time! Lol

 

[Sean Page]

If they are that loose they may be reuseable, but once to start taking the loose ones out you tend to find they're loose for a reason and before you know it you have a major job on hand.

 

[WetSaw]

Depends a bit on the grout gap. You could use a multitool with grout removal blade and if the tile is loose it should come out.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I'd just put it on a to do list and if the relationship doesn't last you saved yourself a job.