Removing tiles

[helpsy]

Hi all
I do plumbing generally and am now doing bathroom renos.I bought a Fein Multimaster this week and was wondering if this is of any use to remove tiles off of a wall, I know it has a grout removing blade.Any hints/tips greatly welcomed.Many Thanks

[Sean fsy]

Hi all
Any hints/tips greatly welcomed.Many Thanks

Get a good local tiler who you can rely on to add that extra special touch to your renovations.

[Richard Edwards]

I agree with Sean - Unless your prepared to invest a good amount of money in specialised tiling tools and learn the skills needed it probably best to sub contract to a professional tiler. The very fact that you have asked the question about Fein Multimaster to remove wall tiles tells every one that you need to have a think.
To answer the question - No its not up to the job - use a 4kg 3 function hammer only Drill with a 100mm stepped tile removal blade and watch them pop off in seconds - Plasterboard as well if you like !

[aqua blue]

Hi helpsy, you just need a cold chisel, hammer and goggles/gloves/face mask. Sometimes not even that.
Make sure you cover/protect everwhere with a drop cloth and cardboard.
A gorilla bucket is a must. Use this directly under tiles where you can.

to the forum.

[aqua blue]

Tools are one thing. How to use is another.

[doug boardley]

if the tiles are on plasterboard, I usually remove tiles around a perimeter and then cut out a panel with a stanley knife and pull the plasterboard off.

[aqua blue]

I suggest you restrict yourself to the tile strip and call in a pro tiler.

I have read too many threads with upset customers. Don't share your burden and stick with what you know, unless it's DIY.

[Scott]

Bit harsh, just because he is asking about one tool doesnt mean he cant tile.

Welocme to the forum by the way

[lcjohno]

Bit harsh, just because he is asking about one tool doesnt mean he cant tile.

I agree. helpsy, use this site as much as you can. Its a fountain of knowlage .

[deanotile]

The Fein Multimaster is a fantastic tool and it has got an attachment for removing tiles also one for removing the adhesive but it is not quick.

[helpsy]

Bit harsh, just because he is asking about one tool doesnt mean he cant tile.

Welocme to the forum by the way

Thanks mate.
I was asking the question as its a new tool I've got and I know they also do a tilers version, I got the standard 230v top Q model(250w).I have done about 4 tiling jobs in bathrooms and everybody has been impressed with the work(I'm not quick, but as long as it's a nice job the speed will pick up).
I am just after finding out ways of making the job(with me doing it)quicker/easier if this tool helps, thats all.
I also bought a magnusson heavy duty 600mm tile cutter it looks the business(although I am a plumber so what do I know),(I don't know if this cutter is ok).I don't want to be a tiler full time, I just want to be able to do all the job without having to get someone else in who is a no show or lets you down last minute.

[aqua blue]

Excuse me helpsy. Can't get some of these recent bad tiling jobs out of my head.

If you are on here you must care about what you do..... Welcome.

[helpsy]

I agree. helpsy, use this site as much as you can. Its a fountain of knowlage .

Cheers lcjohno
I am a member of the sister forum (ukplumbersforums) and give advice daily and receive advice daily and it is brilliant, thats why I joined this one also for help/advice, as I have said I'm not a tiler but keen to learn and willing to listen to ALL comments.

[doug boardley]

Tools are one thing. How to use is another.

Helpsy is asking if his fein can be used, we try to help on the forum aqua, when we can. Counter productive comments are best left unsaid

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

stick around helpsy mate, we value your impute, you might get a few pluming Q on here to

[whitebeam]

Hi and welcome

[simmy08]

hi and welcome, depends on what job you are doing as to what tool you require

[Scott]

I dont have a fein but have heard loads of good reports about them. If i actually pcik one up an play with it, ill buy one cos im a sucker for tools! I have too many already and that why i have resusted actually going to look at one!

As for removing th etiles, i use either hammer and chisel or SDS with 50mm flat chisel bit. There are cranked tile removing chisels araound but IMO they put too much strain on the chuck for my liking.

[helpsy]

Thanks everyone and if I can help out with any plumbing questions I'd be glad to and if I don't know the answer I will try to find out for you.

[doug boardley]

what substrate are the tiles on helpsy? plasterboard, masonry?

[helpsy]

what substrate are the tiles on helpsy? plasterboard, masonry?

Plasterboard.

[aqua blue]

What tiles helpsy, Marble?

[whitebeam]

If the tiles are tough to get off, the board may need changing.

Maybe concider just replacing the the boards as an easier option

[doug boardley]

ok helpsy, they're not gonna come off cleanly and leave the plasterboard intact then. Best to (imo) take the outer tiles off, saw through the plasterboard ( you can use your fein for this) then manually pull the boards off, obviously making sure no existing potware will get damaged.

[Scott]

90% of my bathroom refits are reboarded, easier in the long run. You only gotta put one hole through the board its its a gonner.

[helpsy]

What tiles helpsy, Marble?

Only cheap £2.99 a box 150x150 wickes budget tiles!!!
It's just a makeover in existing shower cubicle.
It's about 7sqm(how long would this take a pro to redo?)

[aqua blue]

What are you setting?

[helpsy]

What are you setting?

Sorry what does this mean(not a tiler)?

[aqua blue]

What tiles are you fitting.

[whitebeam]

I think he means what tile are you fixing