Hi All
Thanks to all who have given me tips in removing tiles I have taken this
onboard and will try several things to see what works.
I will let you know how I go.
Ray
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that technique is used in removing wall paper.
Cathy
- Original Message -
From: rj
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 6:46 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Splash Back Tiles
Ray,
I have removed them with a wide putty knife, without much damage
that technique is used in removing wall paper.
Cathy
- Original Message -
From: rj
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 6:46 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Splash Back Tiles
Ray,
I have removed them with a wide putty knife, without
Hi Everyone
On Saturday I have to remove 119 Ceramic Tiles which have been glued to
Sheet Rock any suggestions of how to remove them without damaging the Sheet
rock to much.
These are on our splash back the tiles are going to be dumped.
What tool do you use for prizing them off without punching
21, 2007 5:03 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Removing Splash Back Tiles
Hi Everyone
On Saturday I have to remove 119 Ceramic Tiles which have been glued to
Sheet Rock any suggestions of how to remove them without damaging the Sheet
rock to much.
These are on our splash back the tiles
Ray,
I used a cheap 4 putty knife. Put the knife flat against the wall
on top of the tile and tapped it with a hammer. Worked very well,
sometimes taking the top layer of paper off the sheetrock, but in no
instance did it damage the sheetrock to the point it needed
patching. All the glue
Hi Ray;
i just use a flat pry bar and tap it flat against the wall against
the tile. The bar wont break the wall, but the tile may pull a little. I
did my kitchen when I moved into this house and the entire 11 by 20 foot
kitchen was floor to ceiling tile. A friend walked into to it for
Ray,
If it were me I would just remove the underlying sheet rock as well. It
would be much less complicated and odds are you won't be able to remove the
tiles without damaging the sheet rock anyway. It isn't that hard to replace
sheet rock so you'd be ahead in the long run. And possibly you
