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Re: [Shop-talk] Wall Tile Removal

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Wall Tile Removal
From: Scott <scott.hall.personal@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:27:30 -0500
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Mine wasn't tile over mortar and lath, so I don't know if it's worse or 
not. I just opened a window and put a fan it it, and wore a mask. I'm 
about to do it again, so I'll pay more attention this time to see how 
bad it really is.

A 5-pound sledge was my go-to tool. Just have at it.

On 3/7/2013 10:20 AM, Glenn Owen wrote:
> I have a circa 1964 house - baths have ceramic tile walls set on a mortar bed
> with metal lath. I want to remove all the old tile along with the mortar bed
> and lath down to the naked studs to make way for removing the (pink) tub and
> prepping for a new shower install.  I understand this is a dusty and not so
> easy task. I can handle the dust, but does any one have
> experience/recommendations on tools and techniques to use for such a demo job.
> Youtube did not provide much help that I could find.
> Any help is much appreciated.
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