Removing Ceramic Floor Tile From Concrete Slab. Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened. Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal. Work the chisel under the tiles, forcing them loose.
Use a masonry chisel that's about 1 in (2.5 cm) wide for best results. With the brute force of a demolition hammer, you can remove floor tiles easily from concrete or even metal slabs. Removing a single tile from a wall can be trickier.
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The first step in the process is to pull the tiles up off of the concrete. Most of the time, it usually comes out easily with slight demolition hammer and chisel blows. Removing mortar from concrete slab floor can be tricky. Gently tap the grout lines with a chisel and hammer or a putty knife.