Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Apr 05, 2013 12:23 pm I hope this might help someone. I layed porcelain 60x60 tiles on my verandah using 2mm spacers about 6 months ago. There was a lot of places where the tile adhesive had filled the space between the tiles and it was super hard. I wet the verandah and left it for 30mins and then used a hacksaw blade in a horizontal position to remove the adhesive gaps. As I worked line by line I sprayed water along the gap to remove what I had dislodged. It was not a quick job but I'm happy to report it's done thanks to the hacksaw blade. Re: Tip - how to remove tile adhesive 6Apr 08, 2013 6:26 pm I think a better tip would be to clean out the gaps when laying as I couldnt think of a more laborious job once the adhesive set. I always use a pointed kebab stick and wet sponge Arfur Re: Tip - how to remove tile adhesive 7Apr 08, 2013 10:36 pm Uncle Arfur I think a better tip would be to clean out the gaps when laying as I couldnt think of a more laborious job once the adhesive set. I always use a pointed kebab stick and wet sponge Absolutely. Nb. my post in no way condones the putting off of necessary tasks! Re: Tip - how to remove tile adhesive 8Apr 09, 2013 1:57 am If you can re wet the tile adhesive, what would that mean for the longevity of the service life of the tile adhesive? Also the is a tool called a grout rake... But ten points for ingenuity. Where you are coming from is where you are going to... I’m restoring all my 40yr old windows and I want to install seals around the casements. I’ve sanded back and oiled the frames with sikkens. My plan is to box up inside… 0 6522 Hi, I'm clearing the tiles from our horrid 50 year old bathroom and preparing to lay new ones. Bugger of a job getting the old… 0 8091 I would probably render it and then paint it as per your other advice, or gyrpock over the top. 1 3344 |