Removing Squaredged tile-trim.

[Steve]

Have a customer who has had a bathroom tiled with some of it only half tiled 2 months ago , she has decided that she wants it all tiled . Has anyone got a proven method for removing square edged trim without chipping or loosening the existing tiles so I can fully tile it . There 660x300 porcelain so removing any would not be what I want to do as would possibly tear up plasterboard etc , advice ????

 

[Bond]

Have a customer who has had a bathroom tiled with some of it only half tiled 2 months ago , she has decided that she wants it all tiled . Has anyone got a proven method for removing square edged trim without chipping or loosening the existing tiles so I can fully tile it . There 660x300 porcelain so removing any would not be what I want to do as would possibly tear up plasterboard etc , advice ????

I would try , multi tool with appropriate blade. Or try angle grinder, with a steady hand.

 

[Steve]

I have multi tool , what is appropriate blade tho ? Have Makita grinder too but need steady hand eh not to chip any !!!

 

[Andy Allen]

Last time I removed some trim I just used a Stanley knife.......worked a treat, just be carefull you don't cut yourself...

Probably get forum members posting you pictures of there Stanley knife injuries, just to emphasise the BE CAREFULL bit...

 

[Time's Ran Out]

I'am assuming it's metal square edge trim in which case a hammer and strong sturdy scraper.

 

[Andy Allen]

You can get square edge in plastic !
Obviously if it's metal trim agnore my advice...

 

[Bathfix Bob]

I'm thinking tiny grinder like bosch 10.8 and cut it down from the top leaving the backing of it in, when its grouted you will never tell.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

You can get square edge in plastic !
Obviously if it's metal trim agnore my advice...

And if it's plastic go with Mr Allen and ignore mine

 

[Steve]

No , it's metal , so the trim is tight to the porcelain , not sure I will be able to safely prize the trim away from porcelain if the adhesive has got it good without damaging anything .

 

[Steve]

If I can prize the trim from the porcelain I can cut it with a Makita no prob , it's gettin it away th hard bit .

 

[macten]

Cut from the top like Bob said. Don't need to prising anything out

 

[Steve]

You think I'll be able to do with 115 mil blade grinder ?

 

[smokie899]

How's about buy more trim, a nice border tile and make a nice feature of it.
I done it in my bathroom with a vertical feature tile and metal trims separating feature tile from the rest.

 

[Steve]

Yea but it ain't my shout , the customer wants it fully tiled , nice idea tho.

 

[Bond]

I think go with the angle grinder,angled at approximately 45 degrees aiming for back (wall edge of trim) , and finish into corners, with multi tool with metal cutter blade, or dremel with cutting disc. - if you have one.

Cheers.