Removing tiles from old lime plastered walls

[HarryM]

I am replacing an old vanity unit in a bathroom with a modern pedestal basin, but I don't have enough spare tiles to cover the wall behind the vanity unit. As I don't want to re-tile completely, I would like to remove a couple of rows of tiles from a wall which is tiled to about three-quarter height, and reuse the ones I get off intact. The tiles are 6".

I have tried removing one and it broke (natch! ). It took a lot of effort and most of the plaster came away with the tile. It seems as if the tile adhesive is stronger than the plaster.

Has anyone any tips on removing tiles? I don't mind replastering the wall afterwards, I just want to get them off without breaking them.

 

[Moz]

HarryM
sorry to say ..... if you have spent time trying to get one off,
an the tiles are well embedded .....
you wont have much success in getting them off in one piece .....