How Do You Remove Porcelain Tile From The Floor?
Porcelain tile is a special type of ceramic tile that is made with denser clays and minerals than standard ceramic tiles. These tiles are fired at extremely high temperatures, up to 2400 degrees F. This produces a tile that is harder, denser, more stain and scratch resistant, and aesthetically more pleasing than standard ceramic tile. Porcelain tile is a popular decorating option and can be installed and removed in the same manner as ceramic tile. Determine what type of flooring the porcelain tile is attached to. Put on heavy duty work gloves and safety goggles. Place a chisel in a seam between tiles in the middle of the floor. Strike the chisel with the hammer until it penetrates through to the bottom of the tile. Angle the chisel and continue to hammer until the tile can be removed. If the tile is attached to tar paper by a mortar bed, proceed to Step 2. If the tile is attached directly to plywood, proceed to Step 3. If the tile is attached directly to a cement backerboard, proceed t
