Tools to Remove Brick From Interior Walls

Masonry Chisel

• Use masonry chisels to remove bricks one at a time. Wedge the chisel between the brick and the mortar and tap it with a hammer. Choose a high quality masonry chisel, as it will not dull as easily as a lower-quality, general purpose chisel (don't use wood chisels). A good masonry chisel can also be used to remove excess mortar from individual bricks.

Sledgehammer/Mallet

• Use hammers or mallets to supply the force to a masonry chisel. Sledgehammers and mallets are heavy enough to supply the necessary pressure to the chisel so that you can cut through the mortar. Use a 3 to 4 lb. short-handled sledgehammer, which will be light enough for you to wield but heavy enough to press the chisel through the mortar.Choose a sledgehammer or mallet with an ergonomic handle that has a no-slip grip.

Wheelbarrow

• Interior brick wall dismantling creates a lot of debris, so put the bricks and mortar chips in a wheelbarrow as they fall off the wall. This will also protect your hardwood, tile or carpeted floors that might be damaged by the brick's weight or sharp surfaces. Lay a strip of cardboard on the floor to protect it from the wheel of the wheelbarrow.

Rubber Knee Pads

• Rubber knee pads are an essential piece of protective clothing for anyone who is regularly laying or dismantling brick. The rubber knee pads attach by a buckle around the back of the knee. The rubber pads are thick and hard enough that you will be able to protect your knees from injury should you kneel onto pieces of brick or old mortar. Many are also lined in foam to pad your knees and make kneeling more comfortable.

Drop Cloths

• Dismantling a brick wall will create a lot of dust. Cover your furniture and floors with drop cloths to protect your carpets and hardwood floors from mortar and brick debris.