How to Remove a Tile Floor
Place a towel or tarp over the section of tile to be removed in order to prevent shards from flying up. Use a small sledge-hammer to strike the tile through the towel, breaking the tile up into pieces. Use a hand-scraper to remove any remaining pieces and floor-adhesive that is left behind (Image 1). Rent a power-scraper (Image 2), about $50 to $75 a day to rent, for large areas of tile. The power-scraper has a sharp blade (Image 3) that reciprocates to get underneath and break up the tile and adhesive (Image 4). It’s a good idea to purchase extra blades in case one breaks. Use ear protection available for purchase at most home centers when using a power scraper.
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