Removing rapid set from tile - TilersForums.com

[Hlm]

Can anyone recommend an easy methods method of removing rapid set adhesive from the back of a porcelain tile?

Can I soak it or does it have to be sanded or ground off?

 

[Ian]

A grinder is the only way really, it's a painstaking job if you've got a lot of tiles to clean up.

 

[CJ]

Toolstation > Power Tool Accessories > Diamond Blades > Diamond Concrete Grinding Disc 100 x 22mm

Used one of these before......just make sure you lay the tile face down on a soft surface. It does vibrate a bit.

 

[Stef]

I used an sds chisel to remove rapid from the back of granite tiles before.
Sat the tiles on a hop up on top of a folded dust sheet.
Removed the adhesive with ease but I thought the tiles would end up shattering, not something I would recommend on a daily basis..

 

[Hlm]

Toolstation > Power Tool Accessories > Diamond Blades > Diamond Concrete Grinding Disc 100 x 22mm

Used one of these before......just make sure you lay the tile face down on a soft surface. It does vibrate a bit.

Thanks for the replies.

Are these disc quick, do they make light work of the addy?

 

[charlie1]

Sds with a bit of tlc and you should be ok depending on tile really. Lay tile face down on something soft first. They must be expensive tiles?

 

[Hlm]

Long story, £33m², can't put them to waste.

 

[charlie1]

Ok, while grinder will work, I find it too dusty and if your not used to using grinder then you could be asking for problems as they are by far the most aggressive tool I use. I'd make up a holder for your tiles to cushion the impact. Place tile face down and go gently with sds, you may break a few to start with but you will get the hang of it soon and get the job done. I done about 10m2 using this method a few yrs ago, took me no more than 2 mins per tile (40 x 40)... I will try finding pics

 

[CJ]

Thanks for the replies.

Are these disc quick, do they make light work of the addy?

i have have done it myself, but you do have to pad out the face of tile. Didn't break 1 tile.

Do it outside and wear a mask.