How to Remove Tile from a Shower - Grandpa Bath Episode 2

In this video I show how to remove a tiled shower tub combo by taking it out in large chunks instead of little bits of tile.
This is part 2 of the series "Grandpa Bath". We are doing a full bathroom remodel, including repairing water damage, replacing old plumbing, dropping the subfloor for a curbless entry shower, and changing the waste pipe from 1-1/2" cast iron to 2" ABS.
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[marisaostrom]

Good lord. What will it take for some safety glass?

[jthomas]

I know this is four years old but you’re doin gods work brother. The value in videos like these can’t be understated.

[jeudaria]

So premium. I felt like I could do this after watching you and you know what? I could! I totally did it!! I’ve never subscribed to any YouTube channel ever but ima subscribe to your channel because you’re more than talk - you actually help. Meaningfully. Thank you!

[Jdubviewer]

You seem like such a good dude, just hearing you talk about random tid bits and tips is so great

[Aepek]

Some DIY & even pros don’t realize how sharp tile can be when broke. It’s razor sharp & you have to be mindful when demoing & working w/ it. Sorry got cut, but, you showed everyone just how truly sharp tile can be.
Thx for the vid, REALLY ENJOY seeing these types of vids & hope there’s more....& longer more detailed/step by step vids as well(I’d watch a 20-30 min vid from you!)👍🏻
Cheers✌🏼

[CForged]

Such a bad ass channel. Your like an old school stone mason and that’s the type of work I want to learn. I like truck driving but if I could make the same money I would definitely get into tile at 40 years old. Cool trade!
Thanks
Mike from Chicago

[ejcsds]

Glad I found you! This is the exact same setup in my sons home that we want to tackle! Love your work!

[jeepsuc]

Great videos. I'm a builder in the northeast, our methods here are different. But your way of thinking and questioning and always looking for the best way to do things is excellent. I thought I was the only one . Lol. Keep the videos coming

[LandbergTileTV]

"Be smart to turn off the water, ah screw it." We say that on every job! lol Great vid!

[H]

Hi Isaac. You should wear safety glasses when hitting these old ceramic varnished tiles with a hammer. The bits are sharper than a razor blade. Take care and keep up with the good work. Greetings from Belgium, Europe.

[kotsiq_]

Didn't know Robbie Lawler did bathrooms remodeling. Great job 👏

[brianharrigan]

DEMO GLOVES- LEATHER !, SAFETY GLASSES, RESPIRATOR ?
YOU ARE YOUNG, YOU WANT TO ENJOY YOUR LATER YEARS, RIGHT ?

YOUR EFFORTS WITH YOUR BUSINESS AND PRESENTING THESE VIDEOS, IS APPRECIATED BY MANY PEOPLE !

THANK YOU !

[bdog]

This should be a video of how NOT to demo. I love your work and have used your techniques

Safety, safety, SAFETY brotha! Eye, ear, mask, long sleeves, leather gloves, pants, and foot protection.

Breaking tile is like breaking glass. The fine dust that broken tile and cement make will cut. Demo only took a couple of hours. I would rather sweat my ass off than lose an eye or cut my hand.

To address the wicking of water behind drywall and cement board, code requires a vapor barrier (4-6 mil thick plastic). I had a customer in 2015 who’s bathroom had severe water damage and as I was replacing the studs, joists, and sub flooring, he asked if I could water proof the wood so I used Red Guard directly on the wood before putting up the vapor barrier. I now offer this to all my customers.

Overkill, not in the lest bit. Water always wins. We can only slow it down.

[Richard-nofj]

For someone to take their own time to coach us DIY's says a lot about his character. Thanks!

[freddyf]

As an original bath those tiles still look good

[jonesconrad]

watch those tiles are sharper than you think, I nearly lost the tendon in one hand, I was pulling tiles off tired one night, and put my hand in the wall to check for pipes and scraped the tendon on the way back out.

[spikeklein]

Hey Isaac! Why are you tearing out my bathroom!??!? Ha ha. My bath was built exactly the same way, til I tore it out. This video is bringing back memories. Cheers bro. I love your videos.

[bdenney]

Definitely love the "buzz tool." The "buzz tool" always makes the job easier. Haha

[jeffostroff]

When we have to separate wire lath solid 2" walls like you did, we use a 3 foot long pry par for a much better mechanical advantage. We nick named it Ivan.

[RangerCaptainA]

i saw an installer use the rubberized foil tape like you use on door sills as a band around the tub flange and up the wall 6 inches. then the backer board went to the top of the flange. so the critical bottom of the board is far above the water and the studs are protected from seeping wetness.