I know these are commonly used for auto work, but would they also work with tile removal?
yes it would work but its not ideal. these are extremly air hungry and finding a good wide flat blade would be trouble...depot and the usuals rents an electric handheld jackhammer
I know these are commonly used for auto work, but would they also work with tile removal?
Besides the points brought up by previous poster do t forget that air has to come out after it does it's job which will create clouds of dust from cement so I would also strongly recommend either Bosch/dewalt/Makita hammerdrill or something cheaper for HF if it's small project.
Besides the points brought up by previous poster do t forget that air has to come out after it does it's job which will create clouds of dust from cement so I would also strongly recommend either Bosch/dewalt/Makita hammerdrill or something cheaper for HF if it's small project.
Oh just in case of confusion for other folks, I think sds rotary hammer, not the hammer drill that looks like a regular handheld drill driver
Thanks guys. I'm planning a few small jobs (backsplashes, shower tile, etc) I'd prefer something that'll knock it out as quickly and easily as possible. I'll look at better options.
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02-19-2021 at 08:09 PM.
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Thanks guys. I'm planning a few small jobs (backsplashes, shower tile, etc) I'd prefer something that'll knock it out as quickly and easily as possible. I'll look at better options.
Floor or wall tile? Oscillating tool can be handy.
Besides the points brought up by previous poster do t forget that air has to come out after it does it's job which will create clouds of dust from cement so I would also strongly recommend either Bosch/dewalt/Makita hammerdrill or something cheaper for HF if it's small project.
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02-20-2021 at 07:32 AM.
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Floor or wall tile? Oscillating tool can be handy.
The oscillating tool really shines for tile removal from drywall/sheet rock that you want to reuse.... The offset blade configuration allows you to then skim the glue off without digging in. Anything else leaves a lot of gouges. Where the impact only on the SDS drill shines is with a bent tile removal bit/blade on concrete. For big jobs and if you can afford it, renting a walk behind for removal of glued tile, old parquet flooring, etc., on concrete floors and most wood floors is a lot faster.
For the OP DeWalt, it is more for auto work, like cutting off bolts, pipes, etc with the right bit(s) that are included. It also works well for quick slag removal when welding. But, for a small job and if it was all I had for floor tile removal, I would use it. Like the deal last week that this was part of, if you can find it, the price is great.... most everywhere else is $50 or so.
Thanks guys. I'm planning a few small jobs (backsplashes, shower tile, etc) I'd prefer something that'll knock it out as quickly and easily as possible. I'll look at better options.
Do what you want, but if drywall behind and you want long term for a shower or anyplace wet, remove the drywall with the old tile and use one of the concrete type boards with the waterproofing membranes to seal before installing tile. You don't remove the tile, you remove the drywall behind it in manageable pieces with tile still attached.... and yes, the oscillating tool will help with that, but a reciprocating saw is faster if careful not to get into wires or plumbing... go right down a grout joint with either. If you are not doing the ceiling, make sure you cut the caulk or whatever with a utility knife so as not to damage the ceiling when removing the walls.
We have had this discussion numerous times with house flippers on the cheap, where tile on drywall has lasted 20 plus years, but that system has always leaked and there is always mold behind it.
Do what you want, but if drywall behind and you want long term for a shower or anyplace wet, remove the drywall with the old tile and use one of the concrete type boards with the waterproofing membranes to seal before installing tile. You don't remove the tile, you remove the drywall behind it in manageable pieces with tile still attached.... and yes, the oscillating tool will help with that, but a reciprocating saw is faster if careful not to get into wires or plumbing... go right down a grout joint with either. If you are not doing the ceiling, make sure you cut the caulk or whatever with a utility knife so as not to damage the ceiling when removing the walls.
We have had this discussion numerous times with house flippers on the cheap, where tile on drywall has lasted 20 plus years, but that system has always leaked and there is always mold behind it.
How do you do this though if it's just one of tiles you want to replace? And is there any easy way to know if it's a drywall or cement board behind the tile?
How do you do this though if it's just one of tiles you want to replace? And is there any easy way to know if it's a drywall or cement board behind the tile?
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yes it would work but its not ideal. these are extremly air hungry and finding a good wide flat blade would be trouble...depot and the usuals rents an electric handheld jackhammer
Besides the points brought up by previous poster do t forget that air has to come out after it does it's job which will create clouds of dust from cement so I would also strongly recommend either Bosch/dewalt/Makita hammerdrill or something cheaper for HF if it's small project.
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For the OP DeWalt, it is more for auto work, like cutting off bolts, pipes, etc with the right bit(s) that are included. It also works well for quick slag removal when welding. But, for a small job and if it was all I had for floor tile removal, I would use it. Like the deal last week that this was part of, if you can find it, the price is great.... most everywhere else is $50 or so.
We have had this discussion numerous times with house flippers on the cheap, where tile on drywall has lasted 20 plus years, but that system has always leaked and there is always mold behind it.
We have had this discussion numerous times with house flippers on the cheap, where tile on drywall has lasted 20 plus years, but that system has always leaked and there is always mold behind it.
How do you do this though if it's just one of tiles you want to replace? And is there any easy way to know if it's a drywall or cement board behind the tile?
Yes-I tore my entire master shower walls and floor out using a cheapo from Walmart.