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Know Your Tools: The Tools You Need for Removing Tiles

A photo of some of the basic tile removal gear

Every homeowner knows that when it comes to interior or exterior home projects, it always pays to be prepared. Both the safety and work aspect of this task needs to be in order, because if not, you are vulnerable to doing a shoddy job and exposing yourself into harm’s way. To avoid such situations from occurring, you need to make the smart choice. Before the project proper, you have to know what you are about to do, and have the right materials at hand, in order to accomplish each task with speed and ease.   

From all the kinds of home improvement projects, removing your tiles is one of the most dangerous. Because of its material, one mistake might send a loose shard flying across the room – injuring anyone it comes in contact with – or expose you to dust, affecting your lungs and eyes. So if you are planning to repair or revamp your home’s tiles, you need to have the following tools and gear, before you get started.

Safety Gear

The most important factor whenever you are doing any type of home renovation project is yourself. You need to be aware of a multitude of things so that you will not injure yourself while doing your job. When it comes to removing your tiles, the following safety gear is crucial:

  • Safety Goggles
  • Gloves
  • Safety Mask

Tile Removal Tools

You cannot remove your tiles without the proper tile removal tools. Each item has an essential part to play – making every job much simpler and faster to do. You will need:

  • Hammer
  • Chisel
  • Tile Scrapper
  • Putty Knife
  • Pliers
  • Shingle Scraper

Cleaning and Protection Items

Tile removals are one of the messiest home renovation jobs, because of all the dust you have to deal with. It is good to have a cleaning device nearby to keep your workplace clean and spacious to move around in. Luckily, most of these items can be found in your home, so you won’t need to go out and purchase a new one.

  • Broom and Dustpan
  • Vacuum Cleaner
  • Cloth/Blanket (to cover your furniture and appliances)

Simple tile removal jobs can be done through do-it-yourself methods. However, once the job gets tough and becomes impossible to finish, all you need to do is call in the professionals.

If you are living in the surrounding areas of Texas, call Dust Commander at: 903-357-4640 or visit our contact page here. With our dust free tile removal service and products, there is no doubt that we are the professionals your tiles are calling for!