Slide the tip of the chisel under the edge of each tile with the chisel positioned as close to parallel to the floor as possible.
How to lift ceramic floor tiles without breaking them.
If the adhesive is rubber based as many are these days i found heat to be a very good method to lift the tiles.
Pull on the twine as you carefully pry the tile from the floor.
As you pry the tile make sure that you pull on the twine very cautiously.
Tap the end slowly with a rubber mallet until it is worked under a tile.
Ease a flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool under the edging strips and gently pry them free from the tiles.
Repeat these steps until every tile has been removed.
If you want to remove the tile without breaking it drill a hole through the center of the tile with an abrasive diamond drill bit being sure to use the lowest speed setting on your drill.
Pry them away from the tiles rather than toward them to minimize the risk of damaging.
You must be careful about storing the removed floor tiles as well.
Remove the rest of the tiles too in the same manner.
Then use a thin putty knife or paint scraper to gently lift the tile.
You can remove tile fast in a remodel job and this is how to do it and save the tiles too.
Place a suction cup in the middle of the tile and thread twine through the hole.
Place a suction cup in the center of the tile and thread twine through the protruding hole.
Also dip the drill bit in a little water throughout the process to keep it wet so it doesn t overheat.