Replacing a tile

[FarmerJon79]

Hi I've searched for the answer to this question but had no luck so here goes...

I am replacing an electric shower with a shiny new Aqualisa Quartz Digital and need to swap out a couple of tiles that have holes in them. The previous owner of the house kindly left half a box of tiles so I want to replace with the same.

What is the best method for cleanly removing a tile in the middle of a wall?

What is the best method for cleanly removing a tile at the edge of a wall (ie with one edge on a plastic edging strip)?

Any tips for making good?

Many thanks

Jon

 

[jefoss]

i personally favour the clear off the grout around the edges then smash the fooker with a hammer, however, some slightly older , some say wiser, (not many mind!) say clear the grout then use a diamond blade angle grinder on the offending tiles cut a diagonal line through and remove it gently and softly, me i like the smashy smashy option, but its your world!

 

[gcol]

jefoss

gcol

 

[jefoss]

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cant see the pics G dude

 

[gcol]

I reckon there's a problem with the site's hosting of pics. They'll be back up soon.

 

[jefoss]

I reckon there's a problem with the site's hosting of pics. They'll be back up soon.

im sitting on the edge of my seat!

 

[gcol]

I reckon there's a problem with the site's hosting of pics. They'll be back up soon.

im sitting on the edge of my seat!

Put the pics on photobucket instead. Enjoy.

 

[jefoss]

it was worth the wait Dr Gc