Summary: Learn how to remove tiles from a ceiling, floor or wall; remove cork tiles, remove polystyrene tiles and remove vinyl tiles.
Removing old tiles is hard, messy work and there is no quick or simple way to go about the task. The length of time this job will take will depend on how well the tiles were stuck down originally, the type of adhesive used and the type of wall or floor surface they are stuck to. But here are some general tips.
Although these three types of tile are very different they are equally difficult to remove and you will create a lot of mess in the process. Therefore remove as much furniture from the room as possible and cover with dustsheets those items of furniture remaining in the room.
Push the blade of a wide stripping knife firmly under the tile and lift it up.
Use a hot air stripper on small areas to soften the adhesive and then scrape it off with a stripping knife.
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