my whole house is tile and im gonna undertake the project of putting down wood flooring with zero experience. i feel like im gonna be on your channel a lot lol
A small demo hammer with a wide chisel bit is better. Often the vibration will pop off the tiles intact or in bigger pieces. It's also great for chipping off excess thinset
Which demo hammer and chisel do you like? Lots of options but I’d like to try that on my next project; that said, I like showing this method because most folks are on a budget
@@HomeRepairTutor I recently bought a cheap one (ENeAsro brand) I think it was just over a hundred bucks. I needed a slightly smaller one for one job in a tight area so I took a chance. it's pretty lightweight, and has a hammer drill setting. it's great for removing cement prior to tuck point repair. I even broke up a piece of sidewalk with it 😂 because I wanted to see if it would. the case kind of sucks. if you keep the grease full and give it a break when it feels hot it should be great for everyone if they choose the right bit.
@@hackiehackerson that’s awesome!! Thank you for sharing, $100 isn’t bad and worth it if the tool can be used for different projects. Having something like that is a lifesaver when you need it 🙌🏼🔥
@@HomeRepairTutor it might have been 125. I expected it to be junk but I needed a small one for one job. I am seldom impressed by cheap tools but this one is pretty impressive
@@hackiehackerson I bought a Bauer rotary hammer from harbor fright. $110. It's 10 amp, but it seems to be perfect for a shower in stripping. It's good because it's not damaging the backing like a regular hammer and chisel, or what ever.
Thanks my friend you as well. Just had the basement remodeled and had them leave the bathroom empty!!!! Saved me 10k so I can do it myself......Thanks to you guys. There will be pictures.. 😆
I agree with the drop cloth (canvas) and maybe a 4 lb “baby beater” sledge (term er used in the Navy long ago for small sledge hammers. glad the backer came off easily. it’s a lot of work. and right tools to cut down time saves in labor
@@HomeRepairTutor That dust can be a b- later on weeks later. wife gets mad at me working in house. my saws have to stay outside now. 🫣. She had a point though
Very good tips - l will be removing my kitchen tiles. I like to know what's the best way to cut the tiles close to the cupboards because when l had originally had the tiles placed l had no cupboards!
what is the grinder attachment you used to grind the old mortar off the subfloor after you wet it with a sponge?
my whole house is tile and im gonna undertake the project of putting down wood flooring with zero experience. i feel like im gonna be on your channel a lot lol
A small demo hammer with a wide chisel bit is better. Often the vibration will pop off the tiles intact or in bigger pieces. It's also great for chipping off excess thinset
Which demo hammer and chisel do you like? Lots of options but I’d like to try that on my next project; that said, I like showing this method because most folks are on a budget
@@HomeRepairTutor I recently bought a cheap one (ENeAsro brand) I think it was just over a hundred bucks. I needed a slightly smaller one for one job in a tight area so I took a chance. it's pretty lightweight, and has a hammer drill setting. it's great for removing cement prior to tuck point repair. I even broke up a piece of sidewalk with it 😂 because I wanted to see if it would. the case kind of sucks. if you keep the grease full and give it a break when it feels hot it should be great for everyone if they choose the right bit.
@@hackiehackerson that’s awesome!! Thank you for sharing, $100 isn’t bad and worth it if the tool can be used for different projects. Having something like that is a lifesaver when you need it 🙌🏼🔥
@@HomeRepairTutor it might have been 125. I expected it to be junk but I needed a small one for one job. I am seldom impressed by cheap tools but this one is pretty impressive
@@hackiehackerson I bought a Bauer rotary hammer from harbor fright. $110. It's 10 amp, but it seems to be perfect for a shower in stripping.
It's good because it's not damaging the backing like a regular hammer and chisel, or what ever.
Haven't seen you in awhile my fellow Pennsylvanian! Glad you're still at it. Steve?
Thank you buddy, been mostly posting TH-cam Shorts but will be uploading more long form videos moving forward, I’m excited - hope you’re doing well 🙌🏼
Thanks my friend you as well. Just had the basement remodeled and had them leave the bathroom empty!!!! Saved me 10k so I can do it myself......Thanks to you guys. There will be pictures.. 😆
@@anthonymyers-35 that’s awesome!! Super excited to see how you build it 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Gotta find me some wedi..lol but I see the latacrete stuff is pretty good too
great tips. thank you
trim puller is a great tool. I have one
What is the name of the special blade for the grinder?
I agree with the drop cloth (canvas) and maybe a 4 lb “baby beater” sledge (term er used in the Navy long ago for small sledge hammers.
glad the backer came off easily. it’s a lot of work.
and right tools to cut down time saves in labor
thanks very soild
nice work
Hey nice video. Do your customers get angry about all the dust?
This room was sealed off using a ZipWall, so all the dust was contained in the bathroom, not great for me, but it worked extremely well
@@HomeRepairTutor That dust can be a b- later on weeks later. wife gets mad at me working in house. my saws have to stay outside now. 🫣. She had a point though
The backerboard under our tile is screwed down. The mortar is really thick on the backerboard, so it has to come up
What kind of kneepads are you using? Are those the ProKnees?
Yes, ProKnee all day
Use a rotary hammer to eliminate that tile. Much easier!
So smash. Got it
👍👌👌👍
Drop cloth and sledge hammer
another option but I like seeing the progress
You forgot to put a striker plate, not the other way around. Lol I'm a plumber and it's our responsibility
Lol all the plates were installed right before the new drywall
know wonder he isn't keeping the tub. He wasn't keeping the walls or floor for the tub to sit on :P
This dude is captain obvious lol
Yep 👍🏼
Very good tips - l will be removing my kitchen tiles. I like to know what's the best way to cut the tiles close to the cupboards because when l had originally had the tiles placed l had no cupboards!