Removing adhesive off tiles

**sasik** · 02-12-2011

I would like to know if it is possible to remove tile adhesive of the back of some tiles. This is the powder type adhesive on the back of some porcelain tiles.

thanks

sasi

**macten** · 02-12-2011

Yes it is possible

**Bri** · 02-12-2011

Done it a few times, use a grinder with a diamond blade.

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**andy allen** · 02-12-2011

ware a mask....very dusty job..

**JRCCR** · 02-12-2011

it is possible to do, pain in the bum though lol

**sasik** · 02-12-2011

Will soaking the tiles in water for a week or so might help or not?

doug boardley · 02-12-2011

Originally Posted by sasik

Will soaking the tiles in water for a week or so might help or not?

no. not with a cement based adhesive.

**andy allen** · 02-12-2011

only dispersion (ready mixed) adhesive will come off when soaked in water..

**Dave** · 02-12-2011

Orbital sander and 40 grit paper will work but tedious..

Also with porcelain the adhesive does not grab like it can on ceramics due to the low absorption of the tile biscuit, so some times a chisel type scraper will suffice.. worth a try.

**astute1** · 03-12-2011

I have a 100 mm diamond cup stone for my makita grinder, works a treat, blasts that stuff right off those tiles, be sure to wear a good quality mask though some adhesives have mirco silica in them a known carsinagenic ( is that how you spell that) You know causes cancer!