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Tips on removing ceramic tile from a window Sill.?

We just moved into our house this past summer and are in the ever-continuing process of remodeling. We are having replacement windows installed, but before the contractors come to measure for our windows, I need to remove the Ceramic Tile that makes up almost all of the window sills. I started in the kitchen last night with a hammer and masonry chisel, and boy, was it tough! The tile was breaking up, but it was very difficult to remove all of the tile from the grout bed. I was going to remove the grout bed as well, but it seems to be a part of the wall. Is there an easier way to remove this type of tile?

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1. I don't believe there is. I was lucky that the tiles in my windowsills just popped out (tapped the front edge up and they let go), then I used a hammer and chisel to chip the grout down to the level I needed to be able to install the new windowsill. It's pain, but be persistant and you'll get there.


2. Hire someone to do it is the only other way. Sorry


3. 2 choices, keep doing what your doing or cut out the dry wall and then replace. What your seeing isn t the grout but it sthe adhesive that holds the tile in place. You also said window sill.. Is there a backer board or plywood that can be pried up and removed? Some times if there is , its easier GL


4. Nothing for it but to keep on chipping, unless the tiles are attached to a backer.

   Just make sure you're wearing eye protection, heavy gloves, long sleeves (preferably heavy). A piece of tile, having been launched when you hit it with hammer and chisel, can do serious damage to a person.