Knock down tiles in the kitchen

[Marlen Eskilsson]

I want to replace the tiles in our kitchen.

For those of you who have ever removed tiles. Is it possible to do it without damaging the shelf that is surrounded by tiles, or do I need to buy a new shelf as well?

See image below.

 

[Marlen Eskilsson]

 

[hantverkare1]

Nothing is impossible as long as you take it carefully.

 

[Micro]

Try to remove the shelf first if possible, if it doesn't work you might be able to wrap it with some protective layer so it doesn't get damaged.

 

[Enk Projektet]

Isn't it less work to cut pieces with a multi-tool straight through the drywall and remove larger pieces?

 

[Marlen Eskilsson]

Thanks for the quick response! It sounds like I don't need to buy a new shelf without having tried at least.

 

[Marlen Eskilsson]

Isn't it less work to cut pieces with a multi-saw straight through the plaster and remove larger pieces?

Did you reply in the wrong thread? I don't think there's any plaster here.

 

[SBH]

You replied in the wrong thread, right? No plaster here I think.

probably means that there is plaster behind the tiles.

 

[Enk Projektet]

You replied in the wrong thread, right? I don't think there's any plaster here.

Replied in the right thread but didn't know there wasn't any plaster behind....

 

[SBH]

I hope you don't have a panel behind the shelf.

Just put on safety glasses and gloves. Hammer/sledgehammer and chisel. You can use a small demolition hammer for the larger areas.

 

[Marlen Eskilsson]

Aha, I understand. No, it's an outer wall of masonry brick behind. I'm not so concerned about what's behind, but mostly the shelf and maybe the cabinets.

 

[tank77]

Is the shelf installed before or after the tiles?

Otherwise, you can put new tiles on top of the old ones, which doesn’t always work if it builds up too much on a stainless steel sink, etc.

 

[Marlen Eskilsson]

Yes, the shelf was installed before the tiles. Hmm, it feels like it might add too much to put the tiles on top. The shelf is not very deep.