Removing Ceramic Tiles The Easy Way Using Demolition Hammer
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2016
- Removing Ceramic Tiles The Easy Way using a "Demolition Hammer"
Easy to use and reasonable rental rates make this tool a life saver during light demo work like removing ceramic tiles or bricks. 
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I love my rotary hammers. We demo tile and hardwood professionally and it’s our #2 tool right after our ride on scrapers. One HUGE a thing to keep in mind for anyone reading this is never pry with a rotary hammer. This is an impact tool, not a prying tool. I’d the chisel gets stuck, pull it out and get a new bite. Prying and not lubing your hammer will ruin it faster than anything
Not sure if you'll see this, but I had to tell you that the one trick of rotating the blade just saved my project! I took out 12 tiles in under 2 minutes. When I'd spent over an hour taking out only 6 before your trick. Thank you brother!!
Oh hey, I'm writing a story that involves renovation. This video was very helpful. Thanks!!
Your expression makes my purchase fun 😂😂 I just bought one and got it in the mail today lol
definitely Canadian. Thanks for sharing
LOL! Thanks for your comment!
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Rob
0:48 I thought "he must be Canadian"
3:08 Confirmed
Ha! Funny and educational. Nice work!
Thanks!
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Rob
We're you taking up cement board under the tiles with this? I used a air chisel on the tiles and then tore up cement board separately. I have a much bigger area to do yet, so looking for a better method than I used.
I would say its better than an air chisel. Viewers tell me you can get a much longer and wider bit for it too. I didn't see any at the rent shop where I got this. Were you able to pull up the cement board? That should have thin set under it and be screwed down to the floor. I would guess it's really difficult.
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Rob
Whats the correct way to demo tile around non removable cabinets that will have some of the old tile underneath them. I dont want to accidentally chip out a piece of tile under the cabinets
The "correct way" is to remove cabinets, remove tile and install your new floor. It's likely easier to do this than to work around the cabinets. What you could try - is using a diamond cutting wheel on an angle grinder to cut the tile and wire mesh the base of the cabinets, then remove the tile.
Good Luck with your reno Dan!
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Rob
Just wondering...OK to use the tool on a second floor of a house. I'm removing ceramic tile the hard way, and will probably switch over to a vibrating tool. Just worried if it'll damage 1st floor ceilings. Tiles to be removed were laid on a wooden subfloor.
Yes. No problems.
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Rob
I'm not sure what brand that is but a good equivalent is the "Makita 27 lb Demolition hammer" with a 4" for 6" tile & thinset removal bit.
It was a Makita but it was a rental and I didn't look at the specs. Worked awesome though!
Thanks for your comment!
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Rob
Be having a go at this in a few weeks, mate. I've an OBS floor like you. Did you have to go over it with a hammer and bolster to remove excess cement when tiles were out?
No, it came up pretty clean but I had to pull out a few staples. Good Luck with your demo!
Did you find that damaged the OSB underneath, or did it come up pretty clean?
It came up really clean.
I just did a tile removal job and the other dude I was helping definitely chipped into the OSB by not having the tool held at the correct angle to hit the thinset and not eat further down.
That attachment head is NOT the right tool you need to use a scraper head not a chisel head, the chisel WILL damage if you're not insanely careful and requires you use more force to remove the thinset.
It's stupid, the wrong tool, creates insane amounts of dust, and will potentially damage your concrete.
Use the correct tool an impact tile floor scraper with a vaccum head attachment to catch the dust as you bust the tile up effortlessly.
When I did this (the whole first floor of my house), I had dust all over creation. If I did it again, I’d do one room at a time and put visqueen (plastic) from ceiling to floor by room to contain the dust. Also seal off your HVAC ducts. My AC system was full of dust and I had to have the coils cleaned. It goes without saying you should wear wrap around safety glasses and a respirator/mask.
LOL! My area was small and wasn't very messy. I hope the rest of your renovation went well!
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Rob
Just had someone demo kitchen tile and they didn't seal off anything. Dust is everywhere! Into the cabinets full of dishes, all over living room furniture. Should they have used plastic to keep the dust contained?
@@hollyeddy7425 They should have used an impact scraper with a vaccum head, the kind that professional tile removal companies use.
I'm guessing you had some fucking contractor that said "oh yeah I can remove tile" but doesn't have the professional equipment to do the job right, but they don't care they just want money.
This is the 5th tile project we've done where we've removed the old tile before installing new tile, and the first one with this tool ruclips.net/user/postUgkxqqoaX03nrziKwF7Bjjcc71YzLEleMvOS . I want to cry for all the unnecessary work we've done in the past. With this tool, we removed tile surrounding a fireplace, as well as the hearth tile, set in loads of cement, in less than an hour. I highly recommend this tool. It was easy to use, and very satisfying watching the tile literally fall off the wall.
Nice job. Did you ever finish?
Thanks for making a video. The name of the tool would be kind of important though.
It's called a Demolition Hammer. I added the name to the video title and description. Thanks for your comment!
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Rob
Don't use just a regular demolition hammer this isn't the right tool you need to at least use a scraper head attachment not this demolition chisel head attachment, it's too wide to get under the thinset it just chips into it taking far longer creating far more dust potentially damaging the concrete if you don't have it at the exact correct angle.
Use a tool with a scraper head attachment and vaccum, a proper floor tile removal tool, not a regular demolition hammer.
How hard is to remove tiles after years( should you want to change them ) if they were grouted with epoxy grout versus cement grout?
The grout will make no difference. How well the tiles are bonded to the floor and how well the substrate is bonded to the floor is what will affect the removal.
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Rob
But how to remove the tiles without breaking, is it possible with that drill bit? Thank you for the film.
Tiles that are bonded to the thin set cement are not removable. So if the job was done right they will all break when being removed. If the job was done poorly they would already be broken from regular foot traffic. So here is an excuse to buy fancy new tile!
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Rob
Rob's Garage Woodworking Thank you, Rob. I just didn't know they are so cheep, those tiles. I checked Home Depot, definitely I'll go with your advise. But out of curiosity, how they show in some films that tiles are removed very easily, and seems like the tiles were sitting there been bonded pretty strongly? Thank you for your replay again.
You're welcome! Good Luck with your renovations!
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Rob
good demo! how does it look now?
Im moving, so it's chaos in here but I will post a quick video of the upstairs reno soon...
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Rob
;-)
What is the name of that red bar? Can’t seem to find anything similar. Also can you use a rotary hammer and chisel on plywood subfloor or would it damage it?
The rotary hammer doesn't damage the floor. Basically you are aiming it between the tile/wire mesh and the floor. In my experience it came up rather easily. Good Luck with your reno!
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Rob
was the tile laid over a netting material/mat ?
Yes, its a wire lathe stapled to the floor and filled with thin set. The tiles are laid over that sub floor material after it dries to bond the tiles to the floor. I use cement board when I tile. The pro's use the other set up as it's cheaper.
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Rob
@@robsgaragewoodworkin I have a developing crack in the cement kitchen floor. Almost 1/4 inch. If tiled, how would you approach a tiling, Thanks
You commented on another comment and I almost didn't see it. I would try to repair the crack if possible. If it cracks further it can break the tile. There are many ways to fix it and I'm sure you can find a great video on youtube (I don't have any on my channel currently). Another product you may find useful is a tile underlayment membrane like Schluter Ditra. It's easy-ish to use and helps to prevent tile cracks.
Best of luck!
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Rob
@@robsgaragewoodworkin Thanks
What’s the name of the tool and was there a lot of residue left to scrape off the sub floor? If so what do u use to get it off?
It's a demolition hammer. Most of the cement comes up with the wire mesh but you can scrape it off using a scraper or using a hammer you can just hammer it off. You will also need to check for left over staples and remove them.
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I think my biggest issue is gonna be transitioning from the ugly foyer tile into the small power room im redoing. The foyer tile is old and ugly and the powder room time will be newer and modern but unfortunately the older ugly stuff goes from the foyer into the bathroom
Sometimes it's easier to redo all of it at the same time. Good luck on your reno!
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Rob
Can laminate flooring be done over top of ceramic tile? Thanks
Technically yes. You should use a good laminate floor underlay if you do it as the tiles may not be perfectly level.
Rob
I like how the video vibrates when tools on lol
Yeah there was "a whole lotta shaken goin on..."
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Rob
holy shite I nearly blew my ear drums out (don't listen with headphones )!!!
LOL! Sorry! I found out you can edit the volume of the clips, so my new videos have the volume edited/limited...
Very informational... I still don't know what the tool is called even after 1min into the video, thanks
We call it an SDS drill in the UK.
They called it a demolition hammer at the rental centre. Just ask them and they'll know exactly what your talking about.
Good Luck with your project!
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rob
It's called a rotary hammer.
is that an SDS Max or SDS Plus?
It was a rental so unfortunately I don't know.
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Rob
@@robsgaragewoodworkin That is definitely an SDS MAX. Plus is smaller and for a smaller demo hammer.
This is what i used, i did the kitchen, baths & hallway! I used a Rotary Hammer, a Bosch..i used this technique after seeing the flooring guys using hammers and chips flying everywhere! I asked my carpenter husband what can i use instead of what these floor guys are using! He said the rotary hammer will work with a flat bit..so i got going on it and worked all night..finishing rooms before the floor guy came with his stupid method of chipping tiles with a hammer! After cleaning up the tiles, the left over glue was removed with the same rotary hammer. This guy says he used a jack hammer? It looks like a rotary hammer to me, albeit a bit larger than what mine is...same process and afforable. I did this idea in 2012..😝 i should have made a video! 😂
Yeah they work great! I can't believe any Pro would try to do this by hand. Time is money! It really isn't expensive either. My rental tip is to get your rental equipment Saturday afternoon, pay for 4 hour day and use it for free all day Sunday (rental shops are closed Sunday).
Thanks for your comment!
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Rob
Rob's Garage Woodworking , Well Rob, that was my amazement too..why would they use a hammer to break up tile! I kid you not, they did... and splinters flew, some imbedded in my wall and a few hit the two guys arms and they bled..thus my urgent dilemma..it was an insurance job, else we would not have even used outside help...i have no idea why they didn't use more professional means to take up tile but after my husband said, that rotary will work..i went to work! They were not real thrilled the next morning when they came to work i had already done quite a lot of flooring. 😂 Oh well, it got them to stop using a hammer! And i handed over my rotary hammer to him, 😂 some times you just have to scratch your head. Thanks for your video, seriously, it made me smile and say out loud, hey i used one of those too! Lol , i am sure your video will be of help to some poor soul stuck taking up old ceramic tile. 😛
wow
How did you break up the metal mesh?
I had a smaller area so it wasn't much of a concern. I peeled most of it back by driving the chisel tip under it and lifting up on the rotary hammer end prying it off the floor. Some of it ripped apart and some I cut with tin snips or aviation snips when required. I think after every row of tile I really just kicked the mesh back and stepped on it mainly. Good Luck with your reno!
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Rob
@@robsgaragewoodworkin Thank you for the quick reply. Your video inspired me to buy a cheap demo tool like you were using with a 3' scraper attachment. I just need the motivation to get started.
Now make a video: How to Clean up the Dust the easy way .
I sprayed a fine mist of water over each section. Kept the dust down somewhat. Used child labor to fill garbage cans half full. Trailered to dumped.
Mine wasn't too dusty, but I'm sure it could be bad!
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Rob
You didn't have to say Canadian. Your accent gave that away. I miss hockey.
LOL! Accents really depend on where you live. Many places have similar accents and the Europeans all think we are Americans anyway...
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Rob
@@robsgaragewoodworkin I bought a rotary hammer yesterday. Half an hour, ceramic tile was gone. Great tip and video. Thank you
Where are your knee pads?
I didn't actually get on my knees to remove the tiles. They were "relatively easy" to remove with the tool.
Thanks for your comment!
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Rob
What is the tool called? Thanks
It's called a "Demolition Hammer" here in Canada. Some call it a rotary hammer. It's far more fun than an old fashioned hammer and chisel! Good Luck with your reno!
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Rob
I can't believe how easily this is working for you....mine is breaking apart in tiny pieces as if I'm using a hammer and chisel. :-(
Try to get under the wire mesh. Once its under that work it around a little then leave the chisel under about 6 inches then lift up on your end of the tool.
Good Luck! Let me know if it worked.
Rob
Thx...tturns out there's no wire mesh under our tile. We finally got it all up, but it was one of the hardest things we've ever done. Thank Heavens we only had a small area of tile to remove.
There is a screen under his tiles.
Yours was probably installed properly making it hard to remove. Unlike most of Canada if I’m going by the amount of bad DIY videos on RUclips.
Don't know if I'd wear shorts doing this
LOL! Shorts were fine but I did put gloves on to finish. That ceramic and mesh were super sharp!
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Rob
If you're doing serious demo hammering; You'll want safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs/blockers (if indoors for long time use gun range muffs to avoid ear drum damage), knee pads and a respirator.
What's the name of the tool??
It's an electric jack hammer.
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a thousand bucks ?!? I have an even easier way, just pay two mexicans with crowbars
We're going to be doing this soon. Thanks for the demonstration video.😊
The Binary Epidemic you can rent it by the day.
There is not an easy way to do it.. with the happier drill is a lot faster and easier than by hand but still super stupid... we do renovation here at Orlando fl and all of my guys hate to remove old tile and trust me we have a big machinery to do that..... but it is what it is
I'm in Canada, since we have basements, most tile work is on top of OSB with mesh. I would imagine it's worse for you guys as most of your tile work would be bonded to the cement pad on the main floor.
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Rob
Better get something to protect those "pretty" legs. hehe
LOL! Far too hot for that!
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Rob
Pause!
It's his ears he should be worried about. Ear plugs cost peanuts
That is what you call easy?
LOL! Yes, other than say, gasoline and a match...
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Rob
It's not, they make trollies for this tool so you can work standing and not have to carry the weight of it as it's in a wheeled trolley.
You set the angle and turn it on, push forwards and it eats the tile right off including the thinset.
No more bending crouching holding some stupid 45 pound awkward to hold thing in front of you, save your back and shoulders.
Knee pads !!!
I was only on my knees to talk in the video.
Harbor Freight for under $200 and use their 20% off coupon. OR...rent but ...
Thanks Patrick! I would love to buy one but I'm in Canada so no Harbor Freight for me... Is it a brand name tool or a house brand? Sometimes house brands can be just as good or even better. That sounds like a good price regardless.
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Rob
Rob's Garage Woodworking Rob i should have caught the Canadian accent! Harbor Freight is a US chain of discount tools...they’re all Chinese knock offs but work just fine. www.harborfreight.com/power-tools/demo-hammers.html. You could mail order but you’re government would probably gig you on taxes! I haven’t been back to Saskatchewan duck hunting in years but I remember your taxes....!
LOL! Thanks for the link! I have heard of Harbour Freight. It sounds like our Princess Auto stores which offer their own house brand tools and they sell many surplus items. Great for farm supply and trailer stuff too.
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Why don't you guys wear ear protection, doesn't tinnitus scare the sh*t outta you or is it too late? xd
I actually checked the video and before I started talking I pulled out my earplugs. I didn't have a mask or gloves on until I finished making the video because you can't hear me talk and I can't work the camera with gloves on. Once I showed the process I donned the gloves and mask and finished removing the tiles.
why in the holy fuck do i have to sit through a 19 minute dissertation on protein to watch a video on tile removal
You should be able to skip the ads
@@robsgaragewoodworkin I couldnt...doesnt give me the liuttle skip icon
how bout some gloves and knee pads? cant belive you got so many views on this video, hmmm
To remove the ceramics I was standing so no kneepads were required. I was only kneeling to be in the camera view for the video. I used gloves to pick up the tiles after. I think my viewers have enough common sense to decide whether they need gloves or not. Based on the other video's on this subject I'm not surprised it has so many views.
Thanks for your comment!
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Rob
The easy way is with a 3' chisel.
Em Christobal , naw, this way is much faster..
They didn't have them at the rental shop. Not sure why.
Stop giving incorrect advise a chisel head is too wide you need to use a scraper blade, a 4 or 6 inch is best.
You're not a professional tile removal person, stop giving advise about it.
@@dsprocks There's more than one way to skin a cat.
There's an easier and quicker way..if possible tile over the existing tiles.
I'm not sure how you would get the tiles to stick to the other tiles. Better to remove them in my opinion.
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Rob
Not only adhesion but if a reno you must consider all the door jams plus heights of doors and your trim if left in place
Yes! That could get ugly quick...
You’re part of the problem.
Fuck you and everyone that doesn't take off the old layer first before adding a new one, flooring or roofing, fuck you.
2lbs sledge and a crow bar and I'll have the tile and subfloor up in an hour max, meanwhile you'll be fiddling around trying to get that thing set up.
Maybe so but I won’t have to fix my basement ceiling and nail pops in my walls 😂
@@robsgaragewoodworkin Thanks Rob. Appreciate your advice.
Okay pancho I got you on some beer and bbq you have 3 hrs to fiinish up 2,580 sf .
You probably love Trudeau
@@JD-os2kr why?
That method destroys the tile. With a hammer and chisel (and thoughtful pressure) they tend to come off intact.
If the tiles are bonded to the substrate properly they should break. If you have the time and patience and have poorly installed tile you could reuse it and keep it out of the landfill.
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Rob
If they come up intact with just a hand hammer and chisel it probably means someone didn't use enough thinset.
Absolutely horrible wrong way you NEVER use that demolition head attachment it's too wide to scrape properly and the slightest wrong technique has you damaging the concrete subflooring.
Use a proper tile remover tool with a vaccum attachment to remove all that God awful dust.
Well you have to get what the rental agency has. No other tips other than the spade bit and small chisel. Obviously didn't damage the "concrete" floor because it's OSB and didn't damage that either.
It worked and that is all that matters.
Should a got some San Francisco house slippers
Lol! What are those?
No mask, Not Smart!
Lol! Do you think you can talk during videos with masks on? I completed the floor with my mask and gloves on. Think about videos sounding like Charlie Browns teacher “whahhh wwohhh wohh woh” 🤦♂️