Brick + Beam Detroit

I wish I had a good answer here! Tile removal is definitely something you can take on on your own, but I'm on the fence about taking up some floor tile ourselves too or having a professional do it and I can't decide either! That said, I'm sure you have your reasons for wanting the tile gone, but all professionals I've talked to say drywall around wet areas leads to mold issues. We're having some tile removed as part of a kitchen renovation, but we're leaving the plaster substrate as much as possible. With that though, I look forward to maybe someone else weighing in on this!

I see that this post is old, but I wanted to share my input for anyone else out there thinking about removing tiles. It's actually very easy to do. I recently removed a bunch from an old bathroom, which revealed the original tiles. Just grab a big crowbar, chip at a corner until you can get the bar under, and pull up. It was actually really fun, a good workout, and a good way to relieve stress. Haha! Best of luck!

Removing old tile is no joke—I ran into the same issue with ours. The adhesive was stubborn, and the dust got everywhere. I ended up hiring a bathroom remodeling company to handle the rest. They had the right tools and managed to strip the walls clean without damaging the plaster underneath. It saved me a ton of time and frustration, and the finish was way better than I could’ve done on my own.

Removing old tiles is a way to renovate. But have you ever thought about how to decorate the wall after removal? I recommend an affordable method: applying waterproof decorative coatings. You can go to the coatings directory platform to find suitable waterproof coating suppliers and local coating services to help you complete it.