Removing floor tiles?

vkid

We want to change the tiles in the kitchen and was wondering what the best way to remove ceramic tiles is?
Is a machine the best way to do this and any idea where I would rent one? Its a small enough area tbh.. probably 2 meters by 4.

kev1.3s

vkid wrote: »

We want to change the tiles in the kitchen and was wondering what the best way to remove ceramic tiles is?
Is a machine the best way to do this and any idea where I would rent one? Its a small enough area tbh.. probably 2 meters by 4.

If the tiles are porcelain they will be no problem too lift, once you get a bolster under them they should come up in large pieces if not whole. However if they are a traditional clay tile they can be more difficult but there should be no need for a kango or any thing like that just a good old hammer and bolster.

vkid

Thanks Kev. Not sure whether they are porcelain or ceramic tbh but we'll figure something out

Degsy123

vkid wrote: »

We want to change the tiles in the kitchen and was wondering what the best way to remove ceramic tiles is?
Is a machine the best way to do this and any idea where I would rent one? Its a small enough area tbh.. probably 2 meters by 4.

I did a similar job a few weeks ago in my kitchen / dining room. I got a small kango and it was perfect for the job. I had a lump hammer and bolster and that was grand but for the adhesive left behind, without the kango I would be still trying to get rid of the remaining adhesive !.

Prepare for the dust though !

ted1

I used a shovel / spade just get under and it pops up. For the remains I just smacked with a mallet and it flacked off