Removing Mortar From Roof Tiles

When the job of removing dried mortar seems more involved there are a few tools you should consider using.

Removing mortar from roof tiles. Spray the area with the vinegar and wipe down with the sponge. Use a scraper or razor blad. Gently use a scraper or razor blade to work unusually thick areas. In this video i use muriatic acid diluted with water to remove dried mortar from ceramic tile.

Remove a piece of tile from the solution. Scrub the mortar with a scrub brush to remove the residue the. A wire brush attachment for a hand drill cuts the time in half and gives the slate a clean surface in no time. How to remove mortar from old tiles for reuse.

A wire brush can be used to scrub away dried mortar from the area but that can take quite some time if you do it by hand. Add 1 cup of muriatic acid to the container and stir it. I was doing that at the beginning but i was getting really annoyed because after placing each tile and positioning it perfectly and adding the spacers the tile would move out of place every time i sponged it off. The thin set instructions say to sponge off any mortar from the tops of the tiles immediately or at least as soon as possible.

Don your protective gear and fill your container with at least 5 gallons of water.