How to remove and save one ceramic tile.

[Hardley]

Due to plumber only leaving only one inch of 20mm blue plastic water pipe above tile level, I now need to remove one ceramic tile, make hole in concrete floor, so that I can get a connection onto said pipe, after which I need to replace the tile.
Tiles of this pattern are no longer available, hence need to save tile.
Any suggestions on removing the tile greatly appreciated.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

The key is to be patient and gently, try not to use force.
Remove all the grout around the tile, if you have a decorators scraper or filling knife, you can try to gently prise the tiles away working around the tile.
I would have either cardboard or cloth to protect the surrounding tiles from being damage when using a little leverage. If the tile has not been fitted long, there is a good chance they will ease away with not a lot of resistance.
Just take your time.

 

[Diyisfun]

bet u break it..or an adjacent 1

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

bet u break it..or an adjacent 1

That's a confidence builder!

 

[Diyisfun]

just a case of be warned..if theres no choice...get on with it...blame the wife/cat dog/etc

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

just a case of be warned..if theres no choice...get on with it...blame the wife/cat dog/etc

There is no sure fire way of removing tiles that have already set without the possibility of either breaking or damaging the tile or adjacent tiles. That I will agree on, but in this case the dog should not be held responsible.

 

[tictic]

I will put £10 in the charity bucket,if they get it up/out in one piece...

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I will put £10 in the charity bucket,if they get it up/out in one piece...

Can we have written and photographic evidence?