anybody know of a good way to remove tile floor

Blowfish · #1 11-10-2009, 05:53 AM

tried a chisel and hammer, but whoa thats hard!!!

fkshiu · #2 11-10-2009, 06:09 AM

If it's been properly set and laid then you'll need an air chisel at the very least or most likely a small jack hammer. Have you considered just laying the new floor on top of the old tile if it's still in good condition?

Keri · #3 11-10-2009, 07:42 AM

You have a tile floor in your reef?

argan · #4 11-10-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fkshiu

If it's been properly set and laid then you'll need an air chisel at the very least or most likely a small jack hammer. Have you considered just laying the new floor on top of the old tile if it's still in good condition?

+1 to this

fishytime · #5 11-10-2009, 01:13 PM

5-10lb "sister" sledge?

prodogg02 · #6 11-10-2009, 01:21 PM

use a heavyduty ice scraper slam it underneath along the floor and they should pop hard on the arms but a work out is always good

StirCrazy · #7 11-10-2009, 01:57 PM

rent a hilti electric jack hammer and tell them what your doing so they give you the right tip.

Don't lay tile over old tile, not only is there a bonding problem but you double the weight on the floor which will lead to excessive deflection and cracked or popped tiles.

One thing you never mentioned was which type of subfloor, is it concreat or is it a wood subfloor.

Steve