Tool To Remove Marble Tile

Just a quick video on how i removed a marble threshold.

Tool to remove marble tile.

In some cases the only way to tear out the ceramic tile is with heavy equipment such as a jackhammer or air chisel. Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened. Unfortunately it had to be removed due to new flooring butting against the threshold. Always wear safety glasses when removing ceramic tile.

Scrape the grout away with a utility knife. Score the grout lines between the marble tiles using a grout scoring tool or chisel. Masonry chisel and a 2 lb. An ordinary grout saw typically does not work for wall tiles because of lug spacers that connect adjacent tiles underneath.

Fit your utility knife in a sturdy holder if you have one and run it carefully and repeatedly around the tile or tiles you plan to remove. You can either use a floor scraper from a standing position to pry up large sections of tile or use the flat edge of a masonry chisel to slide up under the side of individual tiles to lift them away. This method takes a while but comes with a low risk of damaging the surrounding tiles. If using a chisel place the chisel at a slight angle atop the grout and use the hammer to tap on the chisel as.

Use a 3 4 or 1 in. Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free. Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose.