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Removing Imitation Tiling

Posted by Bob Bulmer on Thu 4th October 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Decor,  Tiling

Imitation tiling is the type of wall covering that can be devilishly difficult to remove. Resembling thin rolls of linoleum, imitation tiles are often attached to walls using very strong adhesive that makes removal extremely hard.

How to Remove Imitation Tiling

• Using a chisel, gently ease off the top layer of tiles. The remaining backing should then be saturated with hot soapy water. This will soften the adhesive, making it easier to scrape off.

• Removing the backing of the tiles can cause damage to plaster. If this is the case, try using a steam wallpaper stripper - this should reduce the amount of plaster damage. 

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