Does anyone know if it's possible to remove tiles laid with adhesive directly over a yellowtongue floor? If so, is it a difficult thing to do, and would it be best to get proffessionals in to do it? Any reccomendations?
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Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering  10 Aug 2007 251 Melbourne Silver Member 1 Sep 03, 2007 7:49 pm HI everyone,
Does anyone know if it's possible to remove tiles laid with adhesive directly over a yellowtongue floor? If so, is it a difficult thing to do, and would it be best to get proffessionals in to do it? Any reccomendations? Thanks EimajRe: Removal of floor tiles 2Sep 03, 2007 10:30 pm Get a quote or two.
Decide - Do I want to save that much money for the effort - If yes - set a plan then go for it. Then you can work out how hard they are to remove - and if it really is too hard - and I mean really to hard. Then call in the pros if need be. But at least you will know what it's like. Steve Re: Removal of floor tiles 3Sep 03, 2007 10:44 pm This is hard work and requires a good shovel and lots of muscle!
Meaning you have to lift and ply the lot off the floor, while trying not to damage the sub surface…timber! I know a lot of people who have done it, and I can tell you, they say they will never do it again! Do as Steve has said get a quote from a flooring guy, spend your time doing other EASIER jobs. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com 10 Aug 2007 251 Melbourne Silver Member Re: Removal of floor tiles 4Sep 04, 2007 12:44 pm Thanks Michelle and Steve - so it seems it can be done???? Now I'm just a bit worried about damaging the yellowtongue subfloor. What sort of companies do I need to look for to get the work done - looked for 'tile removers' in the yellow pages but couldn't see anything. Another idea guys - can floating floors be laid OVER tiles, to save ripping them up?
Thanks so much again EimajRe: Removal of floor tiles 5Sep 04, 2007 12:51 pm Re Who - Any builder will rip them up for you - just look for the local builders and alterations guys.
Re over the top of tiles - Hmm - Can be done - I'd ask the floating floor guys and see what they say. But you have to be aware all the doors need to be re-cut and the skirting boards etc will alsl be an issue as the floor will be a good bit higher than it is now. Where removing the tiles drops it down before you add on top of it again. Steve Re: Removal of floor tiles 6Sep 04, 2007 2:34 pm It will be almost impossible to do without damaging the yellow tongue. Its pretty poor form in the first place for them to be ahdered to yellow tongue - there should have been a sheet of ceramic tile underlay between.
At about $35 per sheet I'd rip the lot up and replace the yellow tongue - a lot less tedious. There is every chance the yellow tongue will have 'swelling' where it has absorbed moisture from the adhesive anyway. 10 Aug 2007 251 Melbourne Silver Member Re: Removal of floor tiles 7Sep 05, 2007 5:07 pm  DukekamayaIt will be almost impossible to do without damaging the yellow tongue. Its pretty poor form in the first place for them to be ahdered to yellow tongue - there should have been a sheet of ceramic tile underlay between. At about $35 per sheet I'd rip the lot up and replace the yellow tongue - a lot less tedious. There is every chance the yellow tongue will have 'swelling' where it has absorbed moisture from the adhesive anyway. Luke, that terrifies me 
What do you think of the other idea, of putting a floating floor on top - height difference wouldn't worry me too much in that case Eimaj Re: Removal of floor tiles 8Sep 13, 2007 9:33 pm Were the skirtings fitted before or after the tiles were laid? Provided the tiles are nice and flat there probably isn't a problem apart from the height - I'd email the manufacturer. 10 Aug 2007 251 Melbourne Silver Member Re: Removal of floor tiles 9Sep 14, 2007 5:03 pm Thanks Luke - skirtings were there before the tiles (which are very flat, no cracks or anything). Do you see any problems with this? From what I see on other threads, a quad-type edging can be put around the skirtings (this look doesn't worry me).
I would be worreid about removing the entire floor because we have a woodheater, as well as ducted heating under the floor. Thanks again for your help, Luke EimajRe: Removal of floor tiles 10Sep 16, 2007 7:47 pm I have no idea whether or not its safe to use the under floor heating under a floating floor, but I imagine it would be useless if you add another layer on top of the surface. The heather may also cause moisture problems as you will have a layer of thick plastic under the floating floor.
How tall is the skirting? You may almost have no skirting by the time the floor is put in. 10 Aug 2007 251 Melbourne Silver Member Re: Removal of floor tiles 11Sep 17, 2007 2:37 pm Hi Luke the skirtings are about 10cm deep. Not sure if I explained the heating properly - it's normal gas ducted heating, with about 4 vents in the floor area. I thought the holes for the vents would be ok if they are repeated on the floating floor.
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