Removing ceramic Wall Tile

This web site is to teach the average homeowner how to do ceramic tile installation.

I have tried my best to comply with the "Ceramic Tile Association Of America's" guide lines.

Although some of my Tile Laying skills may seem a little old school.

I stay informed on the latest tile installing how to information by schooling myself on a constant basses.

Thank You:

Randy Davis

When removing ceramic wall tile or any other tile the first thing you should do is remove the grout in the joints around the tile or tiles.

This grout can be removed with a small grinder or a small grout removing tool shown here.

After removing the grout around the ceramic tile then you should use a small Chisel and began tapping the tile in the center to produce

a small hole.

Then continue tapping around the hole with the Chisel towards the outer edges of the tile.

Be sure to remove all the old thinset from behind the tile after removing it so that the new tile will fit good.

Now put a small amount of premixed thinset or tile glue on the new tile and replace the ceramic tile and press if firmly.

Next, mix a small amount of tile grout in a small container to the consistency of thick peanut butter, then you can apply it with your fingers and let it dry about 10 min and then buff it off well with a towel.

Latter after the grout has dried an hour or two, if you see film on the tile then buff it again.

Glen,

You will need to remove the sheetrock with the tile, you will discover

that when you remove the ceramic tile that the sheetrock will be stuck

to it and both will need to be removed.

So to save your self some trouble, just take a sharp razor knife and cut the sheetrock all around the top and the sides of the tub were you plan to remove it.

and that way when you start removing the ceramic tile and the sheet rock,

you will not damage the sheetrock or the wall paper that is surrounding it,

Then replace the sheekrock with 1/2 inch hardybacker board.

And also on the ceiling, about tiling the ceiling Most people don't, it's up to you.

Randy

Hi Randy,

I purchased and downloaded your videos last night.

The project I’m working on is taking out a cast iron tub and replacing

it with a shower stall. I saw that one of your videos was part 4 of

installing a 4X6 shower.

Do you have any advice on whether to

remove the previously installed tile that was installed over greenboard

or incorporate it into the new shower? If I take out the tile

I believe I’ll have to remove the greenboard.

Should I then drywall prior to putting up backerboard?

Also, I’m thinking about tiling the ceiling also.

Bad idea or not?

Thanks,

Glen A

Randy,

I need to replace soon ceramic tile from around my shower facets and I would like to know if you could help me.

The tile grout has came out with time and it seems that water has reached behind the tile to the drywall.

My question is can I replace the tile around the facets with damaging the other tiles.

And should can I use water proof grout to insure that this doe's not happen again.

Stacy,OK.

Stacy,

This happens a lot with showers, the tile grout comes out and the water gets behind the tile and rots the drywall.

Removing the tile is the easy part replacing it may not be a simple.

But we will try.

First look at the instructions on my website www.thetilesite.com

you will see how to remove the tiles.

Next replace the drtwall with hardybacker board using the 1/2 thick so it will match the drywall.

When cutting around the pipes see my video at www.tilemadeasy.com

That should do it.

Thanks, Randy