# Removing the Mortar Bed From Tile
Removing tiles installed on a mortar bed requires hard work and the correct tools. Although this is a messy and labor-intensive job, it allows you to lay new flooring that dramatically changes the appearance of the room. Removing this type of flooring does not require a permit, but if you are part of a homeowner's association, check with them first before beginning the project.
Things You'll Need
- Heavy duty work gloves
- Safety goggles
- Cold chisel
- Sledgehammer
- Flatbar tool
Instructions
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Disconnect any water pipes that may hinder your work. Remove any toilets or other obstacles as well.
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Wear heavy duty work gloves and safety goggles while busting through the tile. The shards are quite sharp and may cause severe injuries.
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Position a cold chisel upright on the tile.
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Hit the chisel with a sledgehammer that weighs about three pounds. This will crumble the tile and mortar. Don't go beyond the depth of the tar paper underneath the mortar bed. (
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Repeat the action with the cold chisel and sledgehammer until all the mortar bed is loose.
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Pry the mortar bed and tile sections up with a large flatbar tool.
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Transport the debris to a recycling center to discard it.
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