Thanks for showing how to remove tiles without damaging the plaster board. I think that scraper is the best tools to protect the plaster board. I watched someone doing it with a screw driver and left him with a big mess and expensive project. Good one mate.

This is exactly what I was looking for. I don't want to buy a tool that I won't be using anymore and I'm only removing one row. Thank you, this is very helpful ;)

After I saw this I went ahead and removed the tile walls in my brothers bathroom, even though he wasn't planing on remodeling

Thank you for not talking.

I've just bought a new house and have to remove tiles from 1 kitchen, 1 utility room and 3 bathrooms (including 2 showers.) I was a bit worried but your video has been helpful so thank you very much! Looks like I might need some music playing in the background so I don't die of boredom though.

Thanks for this vid. It's given me the confidence to remove some tiles from our fire place. There's only about ten to take off but for a first timer it is a bit daunting. Glad I found your video :)

Oh wow, brilliant - this gives a complete beginner like me the confidence to have a go myself rather paying someone else to do it. very helpful - I'm gob-smacked at some of the negative comments , some people really need to get a life !!!!

Simple and straight to the point. Great Vid, Thanks for putting it up!

This is oddly satisfying.

Going to start in my bathroom tomorrow. Really just hoping I don’t damage the wall and plaster, so I can re tile my whole bathroom in a few days lol. Wish me luck guys. And thanks fir the vid, helped a lot!

Really cool! Thank you. I'm buying a house that is very old and has this ugly pink and green bathroom wall tile. And this really helped!

This was so satisfying to watch and very helpful. Thank you!

Be careful of older asbestos walls, that pink colour is of concern!

thanks for this. I'm thinking about having my bathroom redone at some point and thought I might do the tile removal myself just so I can minimize the mess and the noise (it's a co-op apartment)

Thanks for posting this - I feel confident now that I can remove my own and update my bathroom

This is a great video, no stupid talking, just action

don't know why people are complaining....the guy got the darn tiles off no matter what flippin tools he used...heck, I could use a hammer and bash the tiles...they will still get off! nice video!

Thanks for the video! It gave me the courgae to try it myself. It's a lot of work, but you did it perfectly

Could you remove just one broken tile this way or will it damage surrounding tiles?

I’m completely mesmerized. Now I’m going to watch it again.

This video was a big help for the project ahead of me. I need to remove old tile that surrounds my tub about half way up the wall. I actually want to use a peel and stick foam tile to replace them. How do you prepare the wall after you remove the tile to do a retile?

@jillhbaudhaan i am using a long handled paint/paper scraper which is also ideal for scraping the old tile adhesive of the walls. the older the tiles are are probably easier to get off than the newer ones i suspect.these tiles were probably on the walls for about 5/10 years at a guess.

That is a good scraper, long durable handle and long blade. I can't find one in stores here, like it.

Jordanshark if you have a steamer it can help removing the old thinset

Thanks for sharing! I need to get that tool!

Thank you so much for the video

Hello, nice video. May I know if the wall is plasterboard type? If it's so, I'm impressed how cleanly the bolster removes the tiles!

Hello, Cool video. I just wish I had watched it before I tried removing my tile. I made a few nice holes in the wall by removing tile that was poorly glued. There was no grout, just the cement glue stuff. Is dry wall easy to patch up? Do I need to remove the plastered wall and reboard? Thank you!

Nice Job- Alot of time needed for this

Thank-you for sharing your video,i found it really helpful.Kind regards Stacey

Very helpful. Thank you

Really useful, thanks. Helpfiul seeing how its done.

Thanks for the vid!

If your happy that's all that matters - good that you had a go and did it yourself and that it came out well.

A real hero right here.

This is an "easy one" to remove. How about removing glass tile set in a shower with the strongest thin-set mortar on the market?!

Thanks for posting really helps

I painted my kitchen before I tiled it when I first moved in im hoping the adhesive come's off like yours 🤞🏻

someone did ask what sort of wall they were on .

I use this technique myself and the scraper is the best tool for getting behind the tiles. That said, if the tiles are installed properly with a decent amount of adhesive, it is a lot harder that this video demonstrates. Sad to say I do find doing this job quite therapeutic, I really must get a life.... :-)

Great video. Can you also ask, do you know where can I find the tiles same as those in this video?

Great video. If I may share my thought about taking the glue off. There is a product called "Spyder Reciprocating Saw Scraper". It can be used with a reciprocating saw. It'll save a LOT of time and energy. The best price I found for the scraper was at Lowes. I have personally not tried it yet, but do plan to experiment with the scraper at my next home improvement job.

@Janetofalltrades New backer board yes! it just will save time and frustration and why not for just a few dollars more

Thanks!!!!! great help!

Using a grinder, hammer and short gorilla bar works well also.

hey im curious, is there a reason why you didnt just tear the tile off once you had a good piece off? would it have ripped off the wall underneath?

Do you need to remove all the old mudding completely or is it okay if some of it stays on, for when you need to put new tiles on?

great tutorial for a DIY project. Have a look at our tutorial on how to install Sandstone Veneer.

No continuous chatter or music. Well done

Is that just sheetrock under the tile? It seems you can scrape pretty hard but doesn't take any of the wall.

After you remove the tile can you reuse the existing board? Or do I need to add a new backer board?

Would it be easier to tear down the wall and replace it?

thanks jocky102 but i am no fool, i was not paid by the hour as it is my bathroom in my home. fyi i took my time as i did this in between my normal job so why rush.and it was an easy job and i have not said otherwise.

My BathRoom is for repair. Please, tell me your help any one.Thank you so much.

A blunt wood chisel works good as well

But what if the tile is small and in the center of other tiles? Where do you start from then?

Thankyou!

I want to remove my accent glass tiles from my shower surround. Could I just scrape them off like you did in the video and add new tile?

Helpful. Could have been very funny if he'd made a few comments, like when he seemed to proudly show an intact tile! The odd 'Voila!' would have just turned it from a diy video to something a bit more viral! Though it was funny hearing him heavy-breathing about 7 tiles in! But at least he doesn't stop every other tile to stand back and admire his handiwork which my partner always does and it drives me mad as it means every tiny job takes 10 times longer than it needs to! Seriously, helpful video for beginners, thanks.

Classic example of someone saying someone is doing something wrong without offering a better solution...what tool would you recommend, Nickji66?

AMAZING VIDEO! 👌🏻

how did it go with installing new tile over the old drywall?

Is this how you would do it if it makes up the tub surround also?

I tried removing old blue tiles from my bathroom but they have so much mortar behind them they are taking large parts of the wall board with them, any suggestions?

@jordanshark thank you for the info

Thank you for this 😀

great video, thanks

Is possible to remove bathroom tile without damage?

awesome!! Thx for showing this us!

Can I do this myself? And what is the scraper you’re using to get the putty off the bathroom wall? How long did it take you? Sorry for so many questions? I keep it’s probably cheaper for me to do it than hire someone. Thanks

Top job!

Thank you

It's a bit too slow. I need to get them off quickly and on plasterboard without damaging it. What do you suggest?

How the asbestos wall look like?, is pink the color? we just remove part of restroom shower wall , that scared me. .

Just did my mothers bathroom floor. This method would have never worked. Every piece of tile broke into a million pieces and made a huge mess. I had to use a variety of tools.

nice and controlled, less chance of an accident. Nice job :) could have used the claw end of the hammer to leaver off the tiles also if u had wanted ;0

What about damaging the membran?

nice tiles why remove ?

so what do you do if someone used cement to fix the tiles to the wall? I have been using a grinder and small percussion drill. Is there a better way?

it did last till the job was completed and had no hassle with it at all. of course i could of got someone in to do it for me which would of cost me a lot more.

Thanks v useful video. what is the name of the scraper tool you are removing the grout with at the end?

hahahaha Such hard work! An SDS with a cranked bolster bit is the way to do it

@mcdavidhome100 it was not as bad as it looks it took me about two days to remove them all and that was with a break of going to work for 8 hours!!!

man... what do you do if the grout is really thick and even with a chisel it's hard to come off?

depends how much your decorater charges you,

Nice job

Those are MY tiles !

Problem I got removing the adhesive on the wall ,help easy way please, tiles are the bogey green shite been on there 50 years

is there asbestos in there?

That's a lot of work. Where are my boys?

I have two questions for you....does the age of the tile matter (how long it's been on the bath walls)??? and what is the name of the tool you start using at 4:43??? Thanks in advance

At least he is reusing the backer board, most of them tell you to replace it.

Probably a Lot easier to to with a sonic or a Fein tool

or you could have got the right tools and it would have been an even easier and faster job. he was just giving you an advice, nothing wrong with sharing tips.

haha when he dropped tile i thought now its break

Why is this video 8 minutes long ?

This method works only if the bonding is poor and if were a lick em and stick em job,not mortar back.

can you make a video of just you breathing haha

what did you expect? theem to be laid on and external wall inside the house? that would still make it an internal wall... they are aboout 1200mm high so it aint a shower

helpful video, I went into a kinda relaxed trance, ye know like, enjoying watching you work, came out of it sharply when I realised that it's me that will have to do all the work! no obliging male to land it on, haha, and my tiles go all the way up to the ceiling and even around the window!! ah well, thanks for upload