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How to save tile when breaking shower wall?
Both of my showers have a valve that sends water either to the shower
head or to the tub nozzle, and both valves are frozen in the wall. The plumber told me he would have to break the wall in each bathroom. My question: how do I get the tiles off so that I can reinstall them after the repair? I can't get any more of these colors and forsee disaster unless I can somehow preserve every single one of the existing tiles. One posting in this group, in answer to another person's question, suggested breaking the tiles off the wall and be sure to put a blanket below (presumably so the tiles won't shatter as they fall). But, how do you get each tile off the wall in one piece without cracking or chipping it? I would be willing to spend an entire month with dental floss and solvent sawing away underneath the tiles to break the seal. Has anyone done this or do you have any suggestions for how to go about it? Is there any solvent you would recommend to dissolve the glue that is holding the tile to the walls? Also, how do I get the grout out? I'm a total novice, but am absolutely determined to save these tiles somehow. Would like to hear all suggestions, regardless of how time-consuming. Many thanks! |
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