Removing tile adhesive - TilersForums.com

[JON HUME]

Afternoon all, Can I please just canvas you all on the best way to remove old adhesive when removing tiles. Do you have any tips and methods please? new to it all so all advice appreciated. Thanks

 

[Qwerty]

19yr old labourer

 

[Qwerty]

 

[Qwerty]

In all seriousness, what surface is it?

I tend to use a 4"blade scraper & SDS with chisel attachments

 

[JON HUME]

I'm just starting out so just looking for advice and tips on various surfaces if you can please?

 

[Qwerty]

Plasterboard - Unless the tiles were badly fixed in the first place or tubbed adhesive was used, you can pretty much guarantee that you will have to replace the board rather than just remove the adhesive

Concrete floor - SDS with chisel attachments followed by scraper

Wooden floor - scraper

Plaster walls - SDS if very tough, but usually scraper with new blade will suffice

 

[JON HUME]

Thanks, appreciate your help.

 

[JON HUME]

Is there any truth that soaking the adhesive with water makes it easier?
Also I have read that on certain surfaces a wall paper steamer makes it easier??

 

[JON HUME]

Plan Tec Tiling - is there a certain scraper/blade you recommend?

 

[Qwerty]

Plan Tec Tiling - is there a certain scraper/blade you recommend?

Gunlach 4" scraper - as sold by one of our sponsors - @Pro Tiler Tools

Gundlach 100 x 300mm Heavy Duty Deluxe Hand Scraper 18450 | Buy Scrapers for Tiling, Floor Scrapers, Hand Scrapers Online from Pro Tiler Tools - http://www.*******************/scrapers-for-tiling-floor-scrapers-hand-scrapers/38377/gundlach-100-x-300mm-heavy-duty-deluxe-hand-scraper-18450