The method used to attach the tiles to the wall affects the way the tiles come off.
How to remove tile off wall.
A wide blade putty.
Do not try to chip it off as it will remove pieces of the plaster.
Carefully use the hammer and putty knife to chisel off the tiles without gouging the drywall.
Removing wall tiles is different and more difficult than removing floor tiles because wall tiles are typically set very close together with minimal grout lines.
Whether you are remodeling replacing just a few rows of outdated tile or repairing a damaged tile removing bathroom tile without damaging the plaster walls can be a tricky job.
Sand the walls to remove any adhesive left behind from the tiles.
How to remove the first wall tile.
It takes time patience and the right tools.
This means that it takes more care to remove a wall tile without damaging the surrounding tiles.
You can potentially reuse the tile on another project when you.
Tiles installed with thinset or another tile adhesive often require more work to remove them.
Although you can chip away the grout by hand with small tools you are likely to damage the wall in the process.
Once you have removed the tiles you will see there is an adhesive beneath that is either rock hard or semi soft.