Tile issues?

Question

hi i started a tile job yesterday. i was supposed to pull up the old linoleum tile and put new linoleum yile. the only problem was that the ols tile had been put over older tile without being pulled up. so i chipped away a little at a time and it just seemed like it took a long long time. i have blisters all over my right fingers and hand. i still have a big patch to finish tonight, and if anyone knows how to get this stuff up faster please let me know, thank you

Answer 1

I have used a long-handled ice scraper that was sharpened. It didn't necessarily make the job easier, but at least I could stand up! It also gives you better leverage. OH, and wear gloves to protect uour hands.

Answer 2

the very best thing to is save ur self the money of renting and go buy accu-ply under layment and go over it the ply wood can be nailed down with ring shank nails 6-8" apart and 2" apart on seams. but if u really want to take up the floor get a circular saw and set it to 1/4" depth and take up the underpayment that's the old tile is on. u have to have a perfectly smooth floor or u will see what ever is on the floor through the tile especially if the tile is a high gloss. it u would like more info on this my email is eone282@yahoo

Answer 3

You can go to a rental store and get a machine that will take all that up for you.  You walk behind it and the blades will rip up the remaining tile.  It's big and bulky so you will need something to haul it home.  This would save you more blisters but will cost you a little bit money.  If it is old tile, then you need to be sure you're not working with asbestos.  Hopefully you've had a sample tested.

Answer 4

try a small torch,we used it to get tiles warm it seems to melt glue some. Just be careful gets hot fast.