How to demo a ceramic tile countertop with a cement base?
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Debra J
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Our kitchen countertop is 4" ceramic tiles with a base of 1-1/2 to 2 inches of concrete on top of our walnut cabinets. We want to save money and demo them ourselves. Any advice on how to go about it?
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The only way to do this is with good old muscles and sweat! Get yourself some eye protection and a big hammer. Remove your sink beforehand (making sure the water is turned off) and then start breaking up the tile and concrete! You could try to use a pry bar to lift the countertops but be warned - they will be heavy and prying them up could damage your cabinets. If you're trying to save the cabinets use caution separating them from the countertops.
These videos might help. I agree with Sue tho', saving them to donate can be done but it will take a lot of help.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+demolish+a+tile+countertop+with+a+cement+base&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS700US700&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjRoZHstvzZAhVN8WMKHds4CWEQ_AUICigB&biw=1422&bih=684&dpr=1.13
What are you going to replace it with? If you plan to demo removing the concrete and all, I would rent a hammer drill. You will need goggles, good masks, gloves, various pry bars and tin spits, a big trash can to remove debri, and plastic sheeting, even masonite boards to protect floors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoh6Z_sJJjg then if you want to remove the plywood, look underneath counter for clips or screws to remove to lift off.
Check out how they did it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8WN_1LbTA0