How to Remove Bathrom Tiles Without Breaking Them
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2016 2:40 pm
Hello Everyone,
I really could use some help. Although some of my questions you may have already answered for other people I would really appreciate any answers.
My name is Jay, and I have a severe disability that consequently makes me electric wheelchair bound/unable to walk.
I have currently purchased a property. However unfortunately for the past 6 months I haven't been able to live in it as the bathroom has not been adapted for a disabled person. The reason it has taken so long is due to my budget and builders charging extortionate quotes.
After speaking with 2 of my family members that are skilled in building/fixing bits and bobs they willing to help in a charitable way for a very low price, make the bathroom accessible.
The plan is to split the big bathroom in to 2 bathrooms, one large and one very small.
The tiles currently in the bathroom.......Now I would like to remove the tiles without breaking them and relocate the tiles into the new small bathroom saving money. The tiles are 15 years old but are original and are in perfect condition.
The size of the bathroom tiles are about 20x40cm.
My family are more of a demolish and chuck so I want to try and rescue the tiles before they start.
I have a friend with minor building experience who is willing to try and remove the tiles without breaking them for me,
I just need some advice on what tools/where to buy and what process should he follow?
I have found the following -----
Grout Removal
http://www.screwfix.com/p/pro-grout-rake-cutter/17903
Suction Pad
http://www.screwfix.com/p/vitrex-tile-l ... 0wod-OAAIA
Pry Bar
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand+To ... Bar/p14195
SDS+ Ceramic Tile Removing Remover Chisel Cranked Angled Bent
http://www.bamfordtrading.com/products/ ... 0wodp7sCcQ
If you could write back with your views and opinion I would be grateful.
Regards,
Jay
I really could use some help. Although some of my questions you may have already answered for other people I would really appreciate any answers.
My name is Jay, and I have a severe disability that consequently makes me electric wheelchair bound/unable to walk.
I have currently purchased a property. However unfortunately for the past 6 months I haven't been able to live in it as the bathroom has not been adapted for a disabled person. The reason it has taken so long is due to my budget and builders charging extortionate quotes.
After speaking with 2 of my family members that are skilled in building/fixing bits and bobs they willing to help in a charitable way for a very low price, make the bathroom accessible.
The plan is to split the big bathroom in to 2 bathrooms, one large and one very small.
The tiles currently in the bathroom.......Now I would like to remove the tiles without breaking them and relocate the tiles into the new small bathroom saving money. The tiles are 15 years old but are original and are in perfect condition.
The size of the bathroom tiles are about 20x40cm.
My family are more of a demolish and chuck so I want to try and rescue the tiles before they start.
I have a friend with minor building experience who is willing to try and remove the tiles without breaking them for me,
I just need some advice on what tools/where to buy and what process should he follow?
I have found the following -----
Grout Removal
http://www.screwfix.com/p/pro-grout-rake-cutter/17903
Suction Pad
http://www.screwfix.com/p/vitrex-tile-l ... 0wod-OAAIA
Pry Bar
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Hand+To ... Bar/p14195
SDS+ Ceramic Tile Removing Remover Chisel Cranked Angled Bent
http://www.bamfordtrading.com/products/ ... 0wodp7sCcQ
If you could write back with your views and opinion I would be grateful.
Regards,
Jay