How To Knock Out A Bathroom Wall

Be extra careful around the shower riser pipe.

How to knock out a bathroom wall.

Continue knocking out the remaining sheets of drywall as above making a small exploratory hole before demolishing the rest of the wall. How to make a room larger by knocking a wall out. Use a hammer or small sledgehammer to break out the drywall taking care not to hit the wall framing. Ceramic tiles are used for bathroom showers and floors because they prevent water damage to floor and wall underlayment.

Score over the marks with a sharp utility blade. Use a drywall saw or reciprocating saw for accurate cuts along the scored lines. Measure and mark the area of wall to be removed. The older the home the smaller the rooms and the more boxed in the.

How to take down old ceramic tile in a shower. Bust a hole in the wall between the studs. Ceramic tiles are hard and. Also be careful near the edges because you don t want to break into the ceiling or the smooth wall outside the tub.

Just make sure to wear gloves a mask and safety glasses to protect yourself from dust and debris. Walk into a variety of older homes and you ll soon notice a curious thing. If the wall s clear you can knock more holes through the wall with a sledgehammer and pull off the drywall with your hands. If there are no other obstructions in this area you can knock the rest of the drywall out on both sides with a sledgehammer or your foot if you re wearing work boots.