Removing Limestone Tiles - TilersForums.co.uk | Tile Forums

pendleh · 22-06-2008

Hi

I need to extract a couple of damaged limestone tiles. Any advice appreciated. A builder has tried and damaged tiles. It seems the grout is causing the damage - chips coming off adjacent tiles. I plan on buying a dremmel to cut through the grout or a rotary cut out tool. What would anyone suggest - dont know how delicate limestone is. Many thanks.

Best Wishes

Howard

**whitebeam** · 22-06-2008

With any tile if your removing one surrounded by others get the grout out first from around that tile

pendleh · 22-06-2008

Thanks. What tool would use for this I have a fein multimaster but think this is too brutal. So Im thinking dremel. Please advise.

Best Wishes

Howard

**Dave** · 22-06-2008

How tight are the joints..?..

**wetdec** · 22-06-2008

Hi m8

U got that bit right tho I would use a grinder...... cut around the tile then corner to corner. When all grout is removed put a bowster in the diagonal cuts and thump it a couple of times, this should start some movement then go from there.

You MUST remove all the grout if you dont the vibration/ deflection created by hitting the tiles will loosen others.

tiler

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pendleh · 22-06-2008

Joints are two mm

**whitebeam** · 22-06-2008

And if you can't get a bowster try a bolster

**Dave** · 22-06-2008

And what is the damage..?

pendleh · 22-06-2008

The damage is surface holes near the joints. I think that what you wanted.

Best Wishes

Howard

pendleh · 22-06-2008

Its cutting into a 2mm joint with an angle grinder that is the problem. I suppose a really thin cutting disc is the answer. Please reply

Thanks

Howard

pendleh · 22-06-2008

I suppose taping the other tiles is also a good idea?

**Dave** · 22-06-2008

The best way howard, will be to cut about 5mm shy of the tiles edge and into the middle of the tile.....break from the middle outwards then just use a thin blade scraper to get the last 5mm bits and grout......be careful and it will be fine.....

good luck...