How Do You Remove Ceramic Wall Tile In A Bathroom?
Replacing ceramic wall tile can transform a bathroom. With the wide variety of tile available at home improvement and specialty stores, you can turn that bathroom with the 60s-era pink tile into a modern spa with upgraded tile and fixtures. You can save money on your bathroom renovation by performing some of the work yourself. Removing the ceramic wall tile is a messy job, but it requires only a few tools and the process goes quickly. Lay towels over the tub and sink areas. This provides a cushion to prevent falling tile from chipping the tub or sink. Cover the towels and the work area with a drop cloth. Put on work gloves, safety goggles and a dust mask. The ceramic tile may break during the removal process, creating sharp edges. The safety goggles will protect your eyes from fragments of tile and grout. The dust mask is especially important if you will be removing the grout with a power drill attachment. Start at the edge of the tiled area and use a grout removal tool to cut into the