Need contractor to help finish shower remodel

I've done all the demo work, and have most of the new supplies to install, but need an experienced tile guy, mostly.

The tiny tiles on the bottom were super hard to remove so I stopped trying. I have the concrete board for the walls, but need help with the ledge and window areas. And I can't tile to save my life.

Looking for someone reputable and reasonably priced. And preferably someone who'd let me assist with the work to reduce time and labor. Thanks!

 

An air chisel should take that tile up pretty easily as long as it’s on a slab. Then you can skim coat with concrete to level it. Make sure you properly reinforce the backer board that you hang. Tile gets heavy very quickly. I almost always go overkill on the stud reinforcement. A few added 2x4’s to reduce the gap between studs is a small price to pay for sturdiness.

 

I rented two different sized chisels after that pic was taken and it barely got any of the tiles off! At that point I stopped and the project has been on hold for like 6 months now lol

 

Damn whoever installed that did a good enough job to survive the zombie apocalypse!!!!

 

For real! You can see in this pic how much got removed before I gave up

 

Must be a butt ton of thinset. I had something similar happen removing tile in the master bedroom and hallway. Tile came up then the thinset was so thick it was another layer of flooring.

Tried air hammer chisels, sledge, floor scraper....then I got this bad boy

Made short work of the job and the only thing that slowed me down was my air compressor.

 

Oh sweet! I was thinking about using that but didn't want to pay the membership.

 

You're not going to find anyone worth a shit if you stick to that type of search criteria. Good installers aren't cheap and they aren't going to let you share labor and materials. Just not how it works with professionals who know their worth.

If you're gonna DIY it, do it all the way.

 

Don't know much about laying tile but just a thought. Can you use the membrane instead of backer board and mortar it over that existing floor tile?

 

I read some posts and a chisel hammer was suggested? I can’t believe they held up to that. Need a sharp chisel and approach it at the right angle and get after it!! Or,,,,,,,? a small six pound sledge and a few whacks. HA!!!




On a side note. One of the new construction homes we purchased had a tile floor in the shower. I would never do that again as long as I live. It leaked and people that went with the big fiberglass pan/floor that came up the walls a good 24 inches or more never had a problem. I know it can be done correctly but I would never take that chance again!!

House now we have has a giant walk-in shower and a huge pan with bench seat, all fiberglass and it is a dream not worrying about leaks!! that is my FYI on tiled floors in showers!! Best of luck to you sir!!