Tool To Remove Marble Tile

You can either use a floor scraper from a standing position to pry up large sections of tile or use the flat edge of a masonry chisel to slide up under the side of individual tiles to lift them away.

Tool to remove marble tile.

Unfortunately it had to be removed due to new flooring butting against the threshold. This method takes a while but comes with a low risk of damaging the surrounding tiles. Fit your utility knife in a sturdy holder if you have one and run it carefully and repeatedly around the tile or tiles you plan to remove. Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened.

Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile. Masonry chisel and a 2 lb. Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose. Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free.

Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal. Use a 3 4 or 1 in. Once you have the marble cracked and shattered in several places you can start to remove large pieces from the floor. If using a chisel place the chisel at a slight angle atop the grout and use the hammer to tap on the chisel as.

Just a quick video on how i removed a marble threshold. Scrape the grout away with a utility knife. In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel.