How Do You Remove Ceramic Tile Flooring?
If you need to remove ceramic tile flooring, you have a tough job ahead of you. Because this is a big job, you might choose to hire professionals. You can, however, take on the job yourself with some careful preparation and hard work. Prepare the room/area for ceramic tile removal. The removal process will create a lot of fine dust that will float under doorways, and drift and settle anywhere it can. Tape plastic sheeting over doorways and air vents, shove towels under doors, and any other areas where the dust can drift and settle. Protect yourself with a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, close-toed shoes, a dust mask, gloves, and goggles. When you remove ceramic tile, a lot of dust is created and small ceramic pieces become airborne. Begin chipping with a hammer and chisel at a grout seam between two tiles. Because this job requires a lot of time and energy, you might choose to purchase, borrow, or rent a power chisel. It cuts a drastic amount of time off this type of project. Smaller j