Most types of manual labor and physical actions that we perform on a regular basis can be made easier with the help of some form of tool or piece of technology. One of the actions that would be made easier with the help of a tool of some sort is when removing old tile flooring to make room for some new type of flooring.
For thousands of years, many people who are working with flooring materials have used some type of tile removing tool. Trinity residents might think that a tile removing tool is some large machine that is going to cost them thousands of dollars to own, but this isn’t always the case.
Today, we will be going over some of the more common tile removing tools that homeowners or professional tile companies may be using on a regular basis.
Classic Hammer and Chisel Tools
A homeowner or a professional tile remover does not need a fancy machine in order to break up and remove tiles effectively and efficiently. Way back when older civilizations were using tiles for their buildings, the only tools that they would have are a hammer and a chisel.
Although it may not seem very productive, there are some individuals who swear that nothing more than a hammer and chisel is the best tile removing tool. Trinity residents should be made aware of how these tools are used.
A hammer and chisel are not going to be very useful for laying down new flooring tiles, or any other type of flooring material for that matter. However, they are very useful at breaking up tiles to be removed, which is a normal part of the flooring process.
Modern Tile Removing Machines
Much advancement has been made in technology that would make its way into different services industries that we will use on a regular basis, and that includes professional flooring companies.
Modern tile removing machines are no longer using hand force to break tiles. Instead, they are able to break up the tiles on their own. This is not only faster than the traditional method of using hammers and chisels, but it is also a lot safer for professionals too.
When it comes to modern tile removing tools, Trinity residents should be made aware that it limits the chance of the operator having issues from the loose shards and fine dust that gets created whenever tiles are broken. Keep in mind however that even with more modern technology, a professional is still going to have to wear the necessary safety equipment such as glasses or goggles, and a covering for their mouth of some sort.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of EMG Floor Removal*