Removing porcelain tiles

[ALUSHKACAT]

I am a new member, so good day!
I have to remove some external porcelain tiles - one row of tiles ONLY next to brick wall - very carefully, so I do not damage the other tiles!
The tiles were laid on a Ronafix waterproof screed over a raised concrete slab: using cementitious full-bed adhesive (Kerafix Maxi) with waterproof grout (Kerafix Grey).
Can anyone suggest the best way of going about this?
Many thanks
Alushkacat

 

[Max@ableskills]

First of all let me say that its not going to be easy. I strongly suggest that you remove the grout first. To remove the grout use a fein multimaster tool.

Then use an SDS drill to remove the tiles.

Try to keep the SDS drill at a shallow angle to the floor so as to limit the damage to the sub floor.

The removal of the old adhesive comes next. All depends on how well the tiles were fixed as to say how long it will take to remove the adhesive.

If the tiles were stuck well then plenty of elbow grease will be necessary to remove adhesive without damaging the sub floor.

good luck

 

[ALUSHKACAT]

Max, That all sounds like good advice - thank you for your help!

 

[martin1c]

Agree with Max, make sure you really get to the bottom of the grout to make a clean break from the tiles you want to save

 

[John Benton]

Remove grout fully as above. Always work from the middle of the tile outwards on the tile you need to remove, so as not to damage the edges of the surrounding tiles

 

[Time's Ran Out]

After removing the grout as per others, you could run an angle grinder through the middle of your row of porcelain tiles and as Mr Benton work from the middle of the tile.