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 ...

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 ...

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? – ...

Q–I plan to install tile on a slab floor where the existing tile`s edges are curled up. Is there some way that I can sand the edges down so that I have a good base for the new tile? A–I advise against ...