Removing tiles on concrete board.
Remove single tile from wall.
Place the chisel just under the tile and use the hammer with quick taps to pop the piece loose.
Work slowly and at about a 45 degree angle.
Set in the replacement tile.
To remove wall tiles start by heating up the grout between the tiles with a blow dryer so it s easier to remove.
Once those tiles loosen pry them off.
When you believe you have removed or cut away most of the grout stop and examine your work.
Move the nail set.
Then use a utility knife or rotary grinder to scrape away the grout until the spacer lugs between the tiles are visible.
Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free.
Cut away the grout surrounding the tile or tiles that you want to remove.
Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile.
As the tiles fall they can take out tiles below or loosen leftover grout and tile as you go.
Tiles installed with thinset or another tile adhesive often require more work to remove them.
You should be able to slide a putty or plaster knife underneath the tile.
Next use a chisel and hammer to pry the tiles off of the wall.
Start at the corners and work your way toward the middle and wall stud.
Remove the old mortar.
Be careful to cut away only the grout and not into the wall.
In this case your first step is to remove the grout surrounding the tile using a rotary tool a thin chisel or a grout removing tool.
A metal chisel and hammer can make quick work of popping tiles cleanly away from the wall.
A wide blade putty knife is helpful in prying the tiles loose.
Be sure to use an adhesive that is suitable for your wall surface.
Position the tip of a nail set against the tile at the cracked or chipped area.
Removing a single tile from a wall can be trickier.
Break up the old tile.
When removing the old adhesive using a hot air heat gun to weaken a small area at a time can reduce the chance of the wall becoming damaged.
If you are removing a wall tile then lay heavy duty protective sheeting onto the surrounding floor to prevent any damage.
Score the old tile.