How does it work for removing ceramic tile set in heavy cement on kitchen countertop ?
1028890
Thank you for your question. The 11255VSR has 3 operating modes. You would use the hammer only option and use a tile chisel like the HS1465. http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-HS1465-SDS-plus-Tile-Chisel/dp/B000WA99IW/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1429720138&sr=1-1&keywords=Bosch+HS1465 If you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499)
1428724
unable to answer that question, I only used to ceramic tile and works super.
1567625
I haven't tried that, but I doubt it, since this scores ceramic tiles... It doesn't really cut through them.Vinyl tiles you be better off using a sharp Stanley knife
553312
I would not recommend this for tile. To get a clean cut on tile you need to use a wet saw. for a diy job there are alot of cheap wet saws on the market or just buy a cheap die grinder and use a dry cut masonry blade on it. use the right tool for the right job
121886
I too have tile countertops but I bought a large nylon cutting board and use the mat on it instead of the countertop. The mat is thin and will not bridge the grout lines.
504397
In my opinion, this unit is too heavy to remove tile without damaging the underlayment. I would suggest the Bosch Bulldog as an alternate. It's lighter, easier to control. The Bosch HS1465 tile chisel and a 3/4" wide chisel should do fine removing tile.
895724
The Bosch tool cut trough grout just as shown on the ad video making it possible to remove most tiles without breaking. I purchased a different brand cutting disk that worked/fit the Bosch tool without an adapter at Lowes.
16773
I used it to cut ceramic tiles on a bathroom remodel project. I use a set of small clamps to hold tile. Don't try to cut with saw, holding item with fingers!!!!!
928482
I'd think so. Worked great on ceramic tile. If you think one can might be cutting it close definitely get two cans. It seems to go quick, but I sprayed it on pretty thick. Good luck.
955052
i would think it would depend on the pressure of your pump and the hardness of the tile. I would find a couple samples of tile and try it. If the tile is relatively soft, and the nozzle is not moving, i am sure it would erode the tile and eventually break through. If your pressure 0 degree tip does not harm the tile, this probably would not either. I have used it on only with thin aluminum gutter down spout, smooth walled and convoluted plastic drain pipe with ill effects, so have no first hand experience on ceramic tile with my pump that is variable pressure up to 4,000 psi and 3.5 Gallons per minute. I will say, it works fantastic for clearing out plugged or partially clogged drains from my experience.
1888609
In answer to the question, can this item remove tile from a concrete subfloor?" Well the answer is yes it can, but the question then is at what result? This is a handy hand held heavy jackhammer that can be handled by the average man, and can do some serious demolition work. But like most jackhammers, it has to be in contact with a solid object to pound away at things. It can not do stripping jobs. In my experience removing tile from a subfloor, you want something lighter weight, more like 20 ponds instad of the 65 pounds this thing weighs. You also want to preserve the floor, and this tough hammer will deninately be able to hurt the sub floor. And you will want a flat scraper tool which this hammer will not fit. My suggestion for tile removal is possibly an electric sawsall and one of the new stripper blades made for them, found at the hardware stores, or on Amazon, or an upright floor chipper with a flat blade. The old way of course is a hammer and wide chizzel. My best suggestion is what I use, an air compressor and a pnematic floor chizzel and blade for tough tile removal. Safety glasses always! This tool is a hand held jackhammer and probably a little rough for your needs on this particular job.
1321996
Thank you for your question. Yes, it will work great for removing tile using a tile chisel. Bosch HS1465 SDS-plus Tile ChiselIf you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499).
2239137
I have not used it for tile. I used it to cut a piston out of the block. Cut through it like butter!
2015515
This will not work because it will gouge the floor. You may want to use a razor blade style telescoping floor scraper to get the heavy stuff and a solvent to dissolve and remove the rest of the glue. Since you want to stain the concrete you may have to use a solvent to get all the residue and then use a floor machine that will grind the concrete surface so stain will work. You may be able to skip the solvent if you rent the proper floor machine. Good luck!
2155921
I've done just about everything with this tool but cut a piece of tile out. I have laid a lot of ceramic tile and I would probably not suggest using the tool to do a plunge cut into ceramic tile. I love this tool, but I suggest you get yourself a ceramic tile drill bit and drill a hole and then use a Dremel with a tile bit. It has the high speed you need. The Rockwell has amazing power, but I don't see the grout removal tool being able to plunge cut the tile accurately.
1618151
I scrub my ceramic tile in my bathroom with it with no problems and they are shiny glassed tiles try it in corner or something and see it cant hurt
553316
Saw comes with a wood cutting blade, and not set up for water. I wouldn't want to try it. Go for a wet saw for any stone tile job. A manual score , or a hand grinder with a diamond bit will do fine on ceramic.