Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose.
Easiest way to break concrete floor.
Rentable electric units will likely knock out that run down sidewalk at the end of the driveway or small patio.
When deciding whether or not to break up an existing concrete pad keep in mind that it can be a great deal of work that could easily cause burn out on before the project is begun.
Even after concrete is broken the chunks remain locked together making the surrounding concrete harder to break.
Use a 3 4 or 1 in.
To make things easier first determine what is beneath the surface.
Work the chisel between the tiles and the concrete hammering them up with a 2 lb.
Jackhammer to break up concrete that s thick.
Whether you want to refinish an uneven basement floor or replace or add new flooring on top of an existing concrete floor somewhere in your home you most likely will need to level the concrete floor.
Best way to bust up concrete floor i learned a nifty trick from my old plumber buddy.
Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal.
Concrete weight and removal.
A 60 pound 27 2 kg breaker should be sufficient for most home jobs.
During new construction the builder installs drain lines and stubs that will connect to future plumbing fixtures before he pours the slab on grade.
Over time concrete floors can settle unevenly or become uneven due to cracking and moisture.
To break off large pieces make a series of blows in a line to create a stress crack then strike in the middle of the area you want to remove to break the concrete along the line.
Concrete chunks become actual tons quickly.
If there appears to be an overflow of concrete.
So clear away the rubble after you ve broken up each 2 to 3 ft.
How to cut a concrete floor for new plumbing.
Masonry chisel and a 2 lb.
Don t use your hands to pry out the sections a mattock is the best tool for this job.
If you re trying to remove concrete 3 inches deep or more a jackhammer is your go to tool.
Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened.
This concentrates force allowing the tool to break up the concrete more efficiently.
The size of the chunks you remove is limited by your ability to lift and dispose of the concrete.