Removing tile around fireplace

ewilliam · Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2002 6:50 pm Post Subject: Removing tile around fireplace

our built-in gas fireplace has 12x12 inch tile ( type is same as foyer )installed between the oak trim and the fireplace. I do not know the material the tile is mounted to. I would like to remove and replace tile & replace with smaller tiles. Any hints on removing tile?

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Hello,

I've got a similar situation. We bought a home where the previous owner covered a brick fireplace with tiles. He di a mediocre job and I would like to replace it to its original condition. The only advice I cab fibd is to tile over it or have a really big job on my hands!

Isn't there a product for dissolving tile mortar?

Guest · Location: United Kingdom Thanked: 0 times

Lowe's has something that "softens" it----forgot what they called it......

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72SKIPPER · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 1:58 am Post Subject: TILE REMOVAL AROUND FIREPLACE

I RECOMMEND FINDING THE NEAREST WALL STUD AND CUTTING THE SHEETROCK. TAKE THE ENTIRE PIECE OUT AND JUST PATCH WITH NEW SHEETROCK. I TOOK HALF OF MINE OUT BEFORE USING THIS METHOD AND IT RIPPED THE SHEETROCK OUT ANYWAY AND JUST MADE A BIG MESS.

GOOD LUCK

GARY
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