can this tool break up and femove floor tile and grout? if so, what bit do I need?
465859
What you need is a demolition hammer for breaking up tile. This multi tool is a precision tool designed for fine cuts in awkward places. It is also a nice detail sander for awkward places. I do use it for sawing out grout joints for renewing the grout. I used to do it with a hand saw but this is easy to control and easier on me. The blade attached to this tool moves side to side a small amount. It is a very fast movement and cuts pretty quickly. it is very handy for cutting door jams when installing laminate flooring, marble bathroom door sills, etc. It can be used to plunge cut holes in drywall, wood or other similar materials. You can get a scraper blade that they advertise for vinyl tile removal, but that is pretty slow. I can do a better job with a garden spade. A quick check of the internet on ceramic tile removal will give you a better idea on what you need. This tool isn't it.
442936
Actually, I think this is not what you want. Tile drill bits are shaped quite differently and are designed to minimize cracking the tile or the tile glazing. Suggest you check out tile bits or at least try a masonry bit on a piece of similar tile you don't care about.
238645
This tile cutter is designed to cut flat tiles. Aren't couch shells round and uneven? what you need is a saw or dummel type of tool. I don't think tile cutter will server you purpose.
1089393
If you intend to scrub grout hard, then you will probably need a two speed cordless or a variable speed corded drill. Speed is not as important as torque.
1200480
I have never tried but assume so. It should work assuming the tile is not porous - to permit proper suction, and large enough - so the suction cups do not align with grout seams.
1888610
After reading the other answers, I would agree. This would get the tile off, but it is heavy and if you are not careful, damage will be done to the concrete subfloor. I did try this when removing the tile that was in our foyer, which was laid in a mortar bed around 1974. It went right through the tile, through the mortar bed and actually poked a little hole in the wood subfloor. After that, I went back to a hammer and chisel to remove the tiles, and mortar bed. Lot of work, but I didn't risk poking more holes in the wood subfloor.
643880
It will work but you will have to let the compressor catch back up. If you are scraping tile off of drywall I'd probably do it by hand with a regular hammer and hand chisel if you are trying not to damage the drywall. Just my opinion. It's actually easier to cut out the drywall and tile as one and replace it altogether.
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).
498633
Absolutely. I have used it to break up 150 linear feet of concrete footing that ranges from 3" to 6" thick. My personal preference is to use the flat bit, not the pointed bit.
782676
Yes but you may want to use a smaller blade if you and a clamp for the tile
904358
I would imagine ths would work. It maneuvers well through the grout grooves in my kitchen, and they are fairly different from the tile height. I can't imagine anything else would work better.
558969
I think it would do fine, but of course it will break the tile up. The flat bit would do the trick.
1574432
The short answer is no. This chisel bit is meant for use in removing already existing tiles. To remove grout, would recommend some type of roto tool with a bit diameter that does NOT exceed the width of the grout space between any two tiles.
674836
I use it to drill porcelain plates. I'm not sure if it will work for the tile but I don't see why not. The drill bit it self is excellent!
1653890
It may. I used it to remove grout and then a chisel to either break up the tile or pop it out in one piece. I haven't tried cutting thru the glazing on the tile, If it is a new blade and doesn't cut into the glazing quickly (within a minute), then I wouldn't use it any further to cut through the glaze. Give it a try.
1535478
Absolutely, just make sure to use a lower speed on the drill and don't stay in one spot for too long. The bristles are sturdy and can remove grout..great product though, happy cleaning!
857561
It probably would... the bristles are very stiff and it would be hard to use to clean grout using a drill.