There are a few different ways that homeowners can go about removing the tile flooring from their home. Regardless of which method they decide to use, it involves breaking up the tiles and removing the shards of broken tiles so that a new floor can be placed down.
The traditional way of removing flow tiles is using tools like a hammer and chisel to manually break up the flooring tiles. The easier way today is to use a mechanical tile removal machine. San Antonio residents might not know the steps it takes to get a tile removal machine to use, because most people have never heard of or seen one before.
The best way to go about getting a tile removal machine might not be simply buying a tile machine online from a distributor that sells them.
Step One: Look into Buying a Tile Removal Machine
The typical way that a homeowner would get a tile removal machine is if they bought one directly.
While this is the traditional way of doing so, it may not be the best. Consider that a tile removal machine can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars for someone to buy it themselves. This is by no means cheap, especially if a homeowner will only be using it once a twice in their lifetime.
This is why it is much more common for a homeowner to do it by hand, but if they do not want to do so, there are other options to consider.
Step Two: Consider Renting a Tile Removal Machine
A lot of homeowners would agree that if they don’t intend on removing their tile flooring on a regular basis, then it would not be economically advantageous for them to buy one for personal use, even if they already decided they do not want to take the time to break up the tiles with a hammer and chisel.
Luckily there are flooring companies that will rent out tile removal machines. San Antonio residents who are more technical or handy around the house will find this option much better than paying outright for a tile removal machine that they are not going to use but maybe a handful of times in their lifetime.
Step Three: Consider Hiring a Professional Company to do The Work
Not everyone is in shape or has the technical know-how to remove their tile flooring by themselves, and that is okay. It is still an option to hire a professional company to remove the tile floor of your home. More likely than not, they will have a tile removal machine. San Antonio residents will probably get their tile removed more quickly by a professional company with a team of people than a homeowner who is doing everything themselves.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of EMG Floor Removal*