Removing A Ceramic Tile Floor On Plywood. Got lots of grout or a large space to deal with? You may start by breaking a piece of tile with a hammer. This will expose the plywood underlayment.
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The first step in removing thinset from plywood underlayment is to remove the upper flooring layer. Scrape the thinset mortar off the surface of the concrete board underneath with the floor scraper. It's ideal to wear sturdy work gloves and also use hearing protection to safeguard your hands and ears.
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Chip out a single row of tile down the length of the floor and another row across the width, with the intersection of the two rows somewhere in the middle of your floor. How to remove tile properly and avoid 2 major lurking problems. Use a ball peen or masonry hammer and cold chisel to tap the pieces free. Chip out a single row of tile down the length of the floor and another row across the width, with the intersection of the two rows somewhere in the middle of your floor.
