Ceramic Tile Lifting

gt568

I need to lift the ceramic tiles in my kitchen.  They are stuck down incredibly well, hammer and chisel won't do it.....what do I need?  Rotating hammer drill?

Mutton_Geoff

gt568 said:

I need to lift the ceramic tiles in my kitchen.  They are stuck down incredibly well, hammer and chisel won't do it.....what do I need?  Rotating hammer drill?

Yes, but you don't use the rotate function whilst lifting tiles as a nice wide SDS chisel bit is needed. And googles/mask, it's a dirty job.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/armeg-sds-plus-shank-tile-removing-chisel-80mm-x-180mm/89391

grumbler

Mutton_Geoff said:

gt568 said:

I need to lift the ceramic tiles in my kitchen.  They are stuck down incredibly well, hammer and chisel won't do it.....what do I need?  Rotating hammer drill?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/armeg-sds-plus-shank-tile-removing-chisel-80mm-x-180mm/89391

Too expensive IMO. You can buy cheaper a set of 3 chisels with a flat one included. It's not bent, and, possibly, not that wide, but I don't think it's essential.

https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/sds-chisels/cat5920050

gt568

I'll have to hire the drill/hammer.....

Mutton_Geoff

grumbler said:

Mutton_Geoff said:

gt568 said:

I need to lift the ceramic tiles in my kitchen.  They are stuck down incredibly well, hammer and chisel won't do it.....what do I need?  Rotating hammer drill?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/armeg-sds-plus-shank-tile-removing-chisel-80mm-x-180mm/89391

Too expensive IMO. You can buy cheaper a set of 3 chisels with a flat one included. It's not bent, and, possibly, not that wide, but I don't think it's essential.

https://www.screwfix.com/c/tools/sds-chisels/cat5920050

I wasn't particularly recommending that one, it was just to show the OP what they looked like. 

If they are just embarking on a world of DIY then some basic tools inc hammer drill are useful lifelong purchases but for floor tiles, might be better hiring a 240v hammer drill or breaker if the tiles are really tough.

stuart45

If they were done the old way using sand/cement the tiles will be really hard to remove.

Nobbie1967

gt568 said:

I'll have to hire the drill/hammer.....

I think you’re going to need a power tool of some kind. Might be cheaper to buy something like this and then sell on once you’re finished rather than hire. https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb653sds-5-9kg-electric-sds-plus-drill-230-240v/6846h

I’ve got one and it sounds perfect for your job. I picked up an angled chisel from Lidl for under £10 similar to the one linked to above.

stuart45

Nobbie1967 said:

gt568 said:

I'll have to hire the drill/hammer.....

I think you’re going to need a power tool of some kind. Might be cheaper to buy something like this and then sell on once you’re finished rather than hire. https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb653sds-5-9kg-electric-sds-plus-drill-230-240v/6846h

I’ve got one and it sounds perfect for your job. I picked up an angled chisel from Lidl for under £10 similar to the one linked to above.

These are really good value and also good for drilling into hard materials.
Screwfix also do refurbs for around £55.

gt568

stuart45 said:

If they were done the old way using sand/cement the tiles will be really hard to remove.

They are, hence I'm wondering what to hire.

grumbler

stuart45 said:

Nobbie1967 said:

gt568 said:

I'll have to hire the drill/hammer.....

I think you’re going to need a power tool of some kind. Might be cheaper to buy something like this and then sell on once you’re finished rather than hire. https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb653sds-5-9kg-electric-sds-plus-drill-230-240v/6846h

I’ve got one and it sounds perfect for your job. I picked up an angled chisel from Lidl for under £10 similar to the one linked to above.

These are really good value and also good for drilling into hard materials.
Screwfix also do refurbs for around £55.

IMO, these are too heavy and too powerful for tiles. I think this one will do the job - https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb872sds-3-27kg-electric-hammer-drill-240v/310vv  (refurb is £40)

stuart45

grumbler said:

stuart45 said:

Nobbie1967 said:

gt568 said:

I'll have to hire the drill/hammer.....

I think you’re going to need a power tool of some kind. Might be cheaper to buy something like this and then sell on once you’re finished rather than hire. https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb653sds-5-9kg-electric-sds-plus-drill-230-240v/6846h

I’ve got one and it sounds perfect for your job. I picked up an angled chisel from Lidl for under £10 similar to the one linked to above.

These are really good value and also good for drilling into hard materials.
Screwfix also do refurbs for around £55.

IMO, these are too heavy and too powerful for tiles. I think this one will do the job - https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb872sds-3-27kg-electric-hammer-drill-240v/310vv  (refurb is £40)

I agree that they are heavy compared to a lot of drills, but the power can be adjusted on them if necessary. 
As they are put on with sand/cement, a more powerful drill might be helpful.
I worked on a 30's building once where the labourers had to use a Kango to get them off.