Allow to fully dry.
Removing a wall tile without breaking it.
To remove thinset use a stiff putty knife and some elbow grease to scrape it from the wall.
If the tiles break instead of coming away try an air chisel instead.
For semi soft adhesive mastic use 120 grit sandpaper to remove it from the wall.
However you can usually remove ceramic floor tiles without breaking them as long as you are very careful and use the proper materials.
Removing ceramic floor tile is tedious and rigorous especially if you are planning on reusing them.
Fill drywall gouges with drywall joint compound and sand it smooth.
A hammer a good chisel with two ends and a scraper.
Corner tiles have two free sides making them easier to access and remove.
The first tile is generally much harder than the rest.
Start by removing all the grout using a grout saw rotary cutter oscillating tool or utility knife.
Salvaging ceramic tiles is never guaranteed as they can break easily.
Have an assistant wearing leather gloves catch the tiles as they come away before they fall.
If the tiles are firmly attached you may not be able to remove them without breaking but here s how to give it a try.
In order to remove wall tiles one needs several tools.
Next position a chisel in the grout line under the bottom of the tile and tap it gently with a hammer to see if the tile will pop loose be careful not to chip or crack the adjoining tile.
By working along the edge there are always two edges.
Pay particular attention to areas around doors and windows where decorative moldings and edging strips change direction.
Removing ceramic tiles from concrete will be more difficult or even impossible without breaking them.