Removing Tile From Fireplace Wall

Removing a tile fireplace surround provides you with a blank slate to upgrade your fireplace wall any way you like.

Removing tile from fireplace wall. This means that it takes more care to remove a wall tile without damaging the surrounding tiles. After all of the tile is removed. Removing wall tiles is different and more difficult than removing floor tiles because wall tiles are typically set very close together with minimal grout lines. Backsplash tile in tight areas can be frustrating to remove especially if trying to preserve the sheetrock behind.

Repair any loose or cracked tiles. There s no perfect method but in this vid. Wash the wall with tsp tri. It also helps to use a chisel like this one to get under the tiles and then hammer.

Anatomy of a fireplace click enlarge this image to see illustration labels. Step 2 pry off mantel photo by brian wilder. Use prybars to gently remove mantel from wall as shown. Fireplace facelift illustration by gregory nemec.

Available in stone marble glass slate ceramic and more our tile materials offer a durable heat resistant surface that also adds style to your fireplace surrounds mantels back panels and hearths. Installing a striking tile design around your fireplace is a great way to establish it as a focal point in your living room. Step 1 place the tip of a flat head screwdriver over a portion of the tile s grout. How to remove tile from a fireplace hearth.

The method used to attach the tiles to the wall affects the way the tiles come off. If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place. If the mantel is to be reused mark its outline on wall and floor. This includes the surround as.

A small 4lb hammer did the trick. Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile. Fireplaces are commonly covered in tile or natural stone because of the durability and heat resistance of the material. To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure.

Tiles installed with thinset or another tile adhesive often require more work to remove them. The floor tile took a lot of work and was not as easy to remove.