# How to Remove Broken Clay Tiles in the Chimney
Most modern home chimneys are outfitted with internal liners, such as clay tile liners. Clay tile is used because it is heat-resistant and doesn't corrode easily. A clay tile liner also helps vent the smoke in the chimney upward. However, clay is prone to chipping and breaking. If you have damaged clay tiles in your chimney, you can replace them with a device called a "tile breaker."
Things You'll Need
- Power drill
- Tile breaker
- Putty knife
Instructions
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Take a sample of a tile in your chimney, or a measurement of the tile, to determine what size tile breaker you need. There are three different sizes. The single 8-inch-by-8-inch breaker is typical for many homes.
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Remove the drill bit from your power drill and insert the drill tip into the attachment at the rear of the tile breaker.
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Place your tile breaker over the broken tile you would like to remove and pull the trigger on the drill.
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Apply firm pressure to the tile with the tile breaker while pulling the drill trigger. Continue until the tile breaks apart.
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Use your putty knife to scrape any remaining pieces of tile away from the chimney.
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General Home Repair
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- How to Remove the Floor of a Walk-in Freezer
- How to Remove Tile Mirrors
- How to Break Clay Tile Out of a Chimney
- How to Remove a Cup Holder From Bathroom Tiles
- How to Remove Clay Tiles From Inside the Chimney
- How to Replace S-Style Clay Tiles
- How to Replace Clay Roofing Tiles
- How to Remove Varnish on Tile
- How to Tile the Front Doorway
- How to Remove Baseboard Tile
- How to Paint a Clay Tile Roof
