Start by removing all the grout using a grout saw rotary cutter oscillating tool or utility knife.
Removing a wall tile without breaking it.
However you can usually remove ceramic floor tiles without breaking them as long as you are very careful and use the proper materials.
Take your time to tap out the first one then attack the exposed.
Have an assistant wearing leather gloves catch the tiles as they come away before they fall.
They are often secured with less adhesive.
Removing ceramic tiles from concrete will be more difficult or even impossible without breaking them.
Fill drywall gouges with drywall joint compound and sand it smooth.
If the tiles break instead of coming away try an air chisel instead.
Removing ceramic floor tile is tedious and rigorous especially if you are planning on reusing them.
In order to remove wall tiles one needs several tools.
Corner tiles have two free sides making them easier to access and remove.
For semi soft adhesive mastic use 120 grit sandpaper to remove it from the wall.
The first tile is generally much harder than the rest.
Next position a chisel in the grout line under the bottom of the tile and tap it gently with a hammer to see if the tile will pop loose be careful not to chip or crack the adjoining tile.
Salvaging ceramic tiles is never guaranteed as they can break easily.
To remove thinset use a stiff putty knife and some elbow grease to scrape it from the wall.
Pay particular attention to areas around doors and windows where decorative moldings and edging strips change direction.
If the tiles are firmly attached you may not be able to remove them without breaking but here s how to give it a try.
A hammer a good chisel with two ends and a scraper.