How to Remove Tile from a Concrete Floor

How to Remove Tile from a Concrete Floor

In this video, Renos removes tile from a concrete floor as part of a bathroom remodeling project. There are different ways to remove tile from a concrete floor. Renos uses a demolition tool to scrape the tile and thinset off the floor to prepare for the new floor.

Don't beat yourself trying to remove tile by hand if you don't have to. Watch this video for some insights on what tools work best and how to use them.

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[jeffeisenberg]

You are literally the only contractor who mentioned to be mindful of your knees and back as you're bending over to work the demo hammer. Seems like a minor tip, but it is far far far from a minor tip and goes to show just how thorough and mindful of quality workmanship you are. Thank you!

[darlar.]

It took me several videos to find someone who clearly and concisely explained the process. I ecstatically appreciate your video. Thank you, Thank You.

[Greg_Chase]

For a beginning, someone like me who is 100% uncertain of what to do, and how to do it, your video was the right pace, it showed the full job, how to do the work, every part of it. It's a great confidence booster. I just ordered the 20lb Makita demo tool and the tile blade after watching this video - what a fantastic job. Thank you!

[MrCeora]

A master's class on safety and technique and one of the marks of a pro. Thank you. So many times you see people no mask, no gloves, no ear or eye protection. They're setting themselves up. That's why they're called "accidents", and they will happen, and breathing that dust you may not feel the effects until years later and then it's too late people.
Two thumbs up for your demonstration.

[lanarm]

Six minutes into this video and you've earned yourself a subscriber. I love the amount of detail you're providing and the clarity. Forwarding this video to my husband for him to subscribe too.

[jeosua]

Very nice. Very detailed for beginners. A tip is to duct tape your vacuum hose to the demo bit so the dust goes down. Also a spritz of water on the floor helps minimize dust and loosens thinset to a degree

[isabelcastillo]

Love you mention safety and proper PPE. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO.

[jasongrady]

Great video! Thank you! I especially like the way you even talk about how you use those contractor bags and everything. I love the details! I'm about to tackle this myself. This is super helpful! 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[antoniobiancofiore]

Very detailed explanations….concise and nicely spoken speed…..excellent communication ability ….guy - you should be a public speaker

[ginnycollier]

Excellent video. Very thorough and professionally presented. One of the best how-to videos I have ever seen. I usually skip parts but I didn't with yours as you provided so much info that I didn't want to miss anything. Good job.

[markwittig]

Great video my friend, been in the trades for 30 plus years, doing demolition jobs like these are not always easy, some trial and error is always in the mix, good job on talking about how your body is moving/reacting to the job at hand (you can wake up the next morning in serious pain just because your excited the tile is coming up and you don't want to stop Ha Ha!) Keep the vids coming, well done!

[RCortez]

good to see a DIY'er that cares for their health as well as others. wish i could say the same for the last 3 how to vids i watched

[liammolly]

Just spent 3 hours chiseling away at 50 square feet of tile (just 350 sf left to go 😂). My mind is blown right now! Thank you for making this video! Did you happen to mention how many amps the demo hammer is? I'm shopping now! You just saved me days of work and chiropractor appointments!

[vincem]

Thank you for the fantastic video and explanation of this process! I have about 400 sq ft of 12x12 tile on concrete to remove (I’m so glad the other 450 sq. ft. of my condo is carpet!). The existing tile floor was horribly installed (uneven/ unleveled practically from tile to tile, and very uneven and inconsistent grout-width throughout). It seems as if the installer “eyeballed” the installation. A very sloppy job, and have been wanting to remove and replace it since I bought this place several years ago. I wasn’t sure how to go about it. Your patient and thorough presentation was fantastic! I will probably be putting down an engineered wood or vinyl-clad flooring rather than ceramic. I have had enough of this ugly ceramic, and you have given me hope that with the right mindset that it can be done. Kudos to you, sir!

[sydneyrogers]

Thank you. Very good video. You are right about the back pain. As you sat, take breaks.

[jesserevilla]

Excellent details .. Thank You.. Here in Miami 98% of the homes on the first floor have tile over concrete. And your video is excellent and your points are excellent.

[Gareth.W]

I never knew how to do this before, but watching your video makes me think I could actually do this myself and save some money. Thank you so much. 😊

[ElitePushcartRacer]

Thank you for posting this.

On a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being a professional, I’m a 2.5. This video give me confidence to tackle this job.

Thank you!

[clarockus]

i have 1500 square feet of well mortared tiles to a concrete slab to remove i was chipping away at with hand tools. this video saved my body and probably mental health lol. thank you.

[tabithasherie]

One of the best tile removal videos I’ve come across, comprehensive explanation of demo hammer. Thank you !