Tiles up, but backer boards...
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Tiles up, but backer boards...
We are replacing our tile floors with hardwood. The tiles were 18” squares and came up pretty easily. But the backer boards were glued (thin set?) and nailed.
It took about 3 hours to remove a 12’x3’ section in the hall. I still have the kitchen, dining room, entry way and breakfast bar to remove.
Does anyone have any suggestions for getting that material up without killing my self?
Thanks!
It took about 3 hours to remove a 12’x3’ section in the hall. I still have the kitchen, dining room, entry way and breakfast bar to remove.
Does anyone have any suggestions for getting that material up without killing my self?
Thanks!
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A lot depends on how and what tools you were using to remove the backer. In general go with bigger tools. Wrecking bars, long/large pry bars... I have one that's 7' long and weighs 30 pounds. There isn't much it can't break or rip up in a hurry.
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I use a flat spade bit in a rotary hammer set to impact only. It quickly chisels off mortar and thinset.