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jimcam GDPR opt-out	Removing wall tiles Apr 24^th, 2006, 4:33pm What's the best method for removing wall tiles? I've used a hammer and bolster chisel before but it takes forever. I have heard of people using and SDS drill with chisel attachment though. Anyone tried this? Is it possible to get an SDS drill with chisel that doesn't cost the earth?
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Reply #1 - Apr 24^th, 2006, 6:27pm

A lot depends on the condition and type of wall as an SDS Drill and tile removing chisel can do more harm than good.

I would only use mine on floors or walls that are rendered, not on old or modern soft plaster and definatly not on plasterboard. Most of the time I just use a 2 1/4" bolster.

Although you can pick up a cheap SDS plus machine for around £50 you will have to pay another £30 for a decent tile removing bitso unless you are doing it on a regular basis best stick with the bolster.

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Chaddy GDPR opt-out	Re: Removing wall tiles Reply #2 - Apr 24^th, 2006, 9:53pm I use one of these http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=102084&ts=11816&id=26240... and a hammer. Put the right angled part against the wall , with the "teeth" against the tile edge and hit with the hammer. Very effective
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jimcam GDPR opt-out	Re: Removing wall tiles Reply #3 - Apr 25^th, 2006, 11:42pm Thanks for the advice fellas.
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ChippyMal Full Member Offline I'll cum in a minute!!!! Posts: 212 Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0 Gender:	Re: Removing wall tiles Reply #4 - Jun 4^th, 2006, 10:50am Don't know if anyone saw this on QVC this morning http://www.qvcuk.com/ukgasp/frameset.asp?nest=%2Fukgasp%2FIsItemNumberRedirect.a... It did seem very effective
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figinge Newbie Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1 Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0	Re: Removing wall tiles Reply #5 - Jun 27^th, 2006, 11:03am I have just removed the tiles in my kitchen, most of the adhesive is left behind but some of the plaster from the plasterboard has come off in small patches. How do I prepare the surface to be re-tiled?
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Twobarrows GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0	Re: Removing wall tiles Reply #6 - Jun 28^th, 2006, 3:14am [quote author=figinge link=1145892816/0#5 date=1151402592]I have just removed the tiles in my kitchen, most of the adhesive is left behind but some of the plaster from the plasterboard has come off in small patches. How do I prepare the surface to be re-tiled? [/quote] Rip off all the plasterboard that had been tiled & re-board.
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wretch GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0	Re: Removing wall tiles Reply #7 - Jun 28^th, 2006, 10:22pm to chippymal never ever buy anything from qvc. it is a gross error of judgement.trust me,whatever it is,it will not work. i've still got my 'high pressure car cleaning attachment' to remind me of one of the biggest mistakes of my life best regards wretch
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Twobarrows GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 0 For This Post: 0	Re: Removing wall tiles Reply #8 - Jun 28^th, 2006, 10:26pm Have a read of the URL for the QVC item, part of it reads,'Fukgasp'! Sounds like someone at QVC has a sense of humour (you'd have to to buy one of those things!).
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TIMBA-WOLF Board Moderator Offline Timba-Wolf..... Var@*sh, should be banned!! Posts: 7158 Total Thanks: 15 For This Post: 0 KENT,(under a tree!!!!) United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Joiner	Re: Removing wall tiles Reply #9 - Jun 28^th, 2006, 11:20pm Nice one TB...... strange url that eh??
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