removing old tiles

[zohar1]

hi folks,
ive removed old tiles from kitchen splashback, the walls are drylined. The actual tiles have come off easy. However, the old adhesive has remained and is an absolute T*** to remove. Have any of you guys any tips or advive or maybe suggest a tool to assist. ive been using a scraper and chisel but its taking forever. thanks for any advice.

 

[kapitan]

the trick is>>>>>>>>>>>> dont scrape it off!!! give it a quick coat of rapid if it is very uneven, if its not bad use a deeper notched tile!!

 

[guy1976]

you can get it off using a wall paper steamer

 

[Concept PHT]

you can get it off using a wall paper steamer

Good advice

 

[trevortine]

Anyone ever tried these long handled wallpaper strippers that harris make, great for stripping off adhesive in no time:wink_smile:

 

[tony TLC]

yea long handle scraper works for me

 

[GazLC81]

you can get it off using a wall paper steamer

How much easier does that make removing the old adhesive, may invest in one......

 

[lm tiles]

good scraper and plenty elbow grease

 

[IvegotsTILE]

Got a steamer and a long handled scraper,still need plenty of elbow grease though.

 

[Twotanks]

Just got the Gundlach 100mm scraper from Trade Tiler and I have to say its brilliant. Wish I had bought it years ago. This and a wallpaper steamer made short work off traking off old adhesive.