Removing And Replacing Tile From Old Gypsum Plaster Walls

Tiles installed with thinset or another tile adhesive often require more work to remove them.

Removing and replacing tile from old gypsum plaster walls.

To remove wall tiles start by heating up the grout between the tiles with a blow dryer so it s easier to remove. Then use a utility knife or rotary grinder to scrape away the grout until the spacer lugs between the tiles are visible. Next use a chisel and hammer to pry the tiles off of the wall. Insert the claw end of the crowbar into the hole.

The tile should pop away from the wall. You just mix it with water and it. Repair wall after removing ceramic tile tips wall must be flat smooth or tile will telegraph defects. Work the putty knife or plaster spatula in and out behind the tile in a cutting like motion around each side of the tile to loosen it from the wall.

This can also be done with the addition of a light sander using fine grade sandpaper. Once it s off now it s time to start to repair the deep depressions. Once those tiles loosen pry them off. Through trial and error i found a way to remove the decorative plaster that a previous owner had used to cover up bad drywall decisions.

Glide a rotary tool with an attachment that is able to cut grout along the grout line. Once the tile is down take a 5 in 1 tool and scrapper to remove any excess grout. Follow the directions and get all the old yellowed tile glue off the plaster exposing the original white lime finish plaster. A wide blade putty knife is helpful in prying the tiles loose.

Step 4 pry the tile away from the wall gently using the putty knife or plaster spatula.