Q–I want to remove tile from my concrete basement floor. I can lift the tiles easily but they leave a black adhesive on the floor. I`ve tried several solvents and paint-and-varnish remover, but ...

Q: I have numerous cracked ceramic floor tiles, and my wife wants them replaced. I’m lucky in that the builder and previous owner left extra tile. Can you guide me through the process? A: Removing and ...

Removing tiles from a backsplash or bathroom is a tough enough job, but it's not over when the tiles come down. More often than not, you still have to wrestle with whatever adhesive was used to put ...

Question: One room has old plastic tiles and I want to remove and replace them with more modern tile. What is the most effective method to remove the old hard adhesive? Answer: Preparing the wall for ...

Dear Pat: I am trying to do some remodeling myself and I am having trouble getting the plastic tile adhesives off the wall and floor. It is very hard. What is the best way to get the adhesive loose? – ...

Dear James: One room has old plastic tiles and I want to remove and replace them with more modern tile. What is the most effective method to remove the old hard adhesive? -- Billy T.