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  • Jul 26, 2009, 11:18 AM
    ceramic
    How do I remove ceramic tile from concrete block walls?
    I tried using a heat gun without success so far; the heat works well to remove the mastic after tile is removed but does not seem to be much help as I try to remove 4" by 4" tiles from the wall without breaking them. I was hoping to remove whole tiles in one area with the goal of using them to fill in an area where I am removing a vanity and replacing it with a pedestal sink. Any suggestions?
  • Jul 26, 2009, 12:10 PM
    tickle

    I don't think removing them in one piece is an option you have to look forward to, ceramic. They are fired clay, just like a plate so they break very easily.

    This commodity is fairly inexpensive now anyway and come in different grades.

    Tick
  • Jul 26, 2009, 01:53 PM
    ballengerb1

    Can you post a picture of what you are doing? So you are saying the ceramic tile is glued with mastic to concrete block, right?
  • Jul 26, 2009, 02:04 PM
    ceramic
    Yes
  • Jul 26, 2009, 02:04 PM
    ceramic
    Yes
  • Jul 26, 2009, 02:04 PM
    ceramic
    Yes
  • Sep 5, 2011, 01:53 AM
    behappypam
    Thank so much for advise for cleaning back of tiles. What we did was got a large bucket and soaked the tiles for about an hour. We then used a meat clever and hammer to scrape the back of the tile. Wow it softens the paste on the back. It takes a bit of time but relatively easy process and no worries about breaking tiles and not as long as trying to grind it off. Great great great thanks

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