# Tile and Adhesive Removal > Tile and adhesive removal strips tiles from a concrete slab and grinds off the adhesive bed underneath, returning the slab to clean, sound concrete ready for the next floor finish. - **Provider:** Industrial Concrete Grinding and Cutting PTY LTD (ICGC) - **Page:** https://icgc.com.au/tile-adhesive-removal/ - **Service area:** Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern Rivers, Australia - **Phone:** 0408 709 770 ## Key facts - Removing the tiles is usually the easier half of the job. The adhesive bed underneath takes longer to grind off than the tiles take to lift. - ICGC handles tile removal in-house. Most floor grinding contractors do not, which leaves clients coordinating two separate trades. - The slab is inspected after stripping, not just cleared, so any repairs are identified before the next finish goes down. - The process runs with dust extraction, so it is workable indoors and in occupied buildings. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is your concrete grinding process dust-free? Standard grinding produces significant silica dust. We use portable industrial vacuum extraction connected directly to our grinding machinery, capturing dust at the source. This keeps the site cleaner, protects everyone's health, and makes us suitable for occupied or partially occupied buildings including apartments, retail tenancies, and healthcare facilities. ### Can I stay in my home or keep my business operating while you work? In most cases, yes. Our dust-free grinding process uses industrial HEPA extraction connected directly to the machinery, so there is minimal dust and disruption. We protect surrounding rooms and furniture before we start. Most homeowners carry on as normal in other parts of the house while we work, and commercial clients can often keep adjacent areas operating. ### Do you remove tiles as well as grind concrete? Yes. We remove tiles and mechanically grind off all adhesive residue until the slab is genuinely clean and ready for the next finish. That is the difference between a surface that is stripped and one that is actually ready for tiling, polishing, honing, epoxy, vinyl, or timber. Most concrete grinders do not offer tile removal. We do. ### What types of tiles can you remove? We remove ceramic, porcelain, terracotta, natural stone, and vinyl tiles from concrete slabs using industrial ride-on and walk-behind floor scrapers. The machines handle the heavy lifting, making tile removal faster and far less disruptive than manual demolition. We also remove the adhesive underneath using diamond grinders. ### Why is adhesive removal so important after tile removal? Removing tiles is only half the job. Thin-set mortar, tile glue, flexible adhesive, and levelling compounds all need to be ground back to clean concrete. If adhesive residue is left behind, your next finish will not bond properly, whether that is new tiles, polished concrete, epoxy, vinyl, or timber. We use diamond grinders to remove all adhesive residue and leave a clean, profiled surface ready for the next trade. ### Can you remove tiles from a bathroom or kitchen? Yes. We regularly remove tiles from bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, and wet areas across Gold Coast and Brisbane homes. We work section by section to keep the space manageable, use dust extraction throughout, and leave the slab clean and ready for waterproofing and new tiles or whatever finish comes next. ### How long does tile removal take? Most residential tile removal jobs are completed in one to two days, depending on the area and tile type. Commercial strip-outs typically take longer. Modern industrial floor scrapers are much faster than manual removal, and because we handle both tile removal and adhesive grinding in one visit, you avoid the delay of booking separate trades. ### How much does tile removal cost? Tile removal cost depends on the area, tile type (ceramic is quicker than porcelain or stone), the adhesive used underneath, and whether you also need surface preparation for a new finish. Larger areas are more cost-effective per square metre. We provide written quotes after inspecting the site so there are no surprises. ## Related pages - [Burnished Concrete Floors](https://icgc.com.au/burnished-concrete/): Cream-level ground and sealed finish. Comparison against honed and polished, cost drivers, limitations. - [Honed Concrete Floors](https://icgc.com.au/honed-concrete/): Matte to satin ground finish. Grit levels, indoor and outdoor use, honed versus polished. - [Dust-Free Concrete Grinding](https://icgc.com.au/dust-free-concrete-grinding/): HEPA-filtered extraction, silica control, and working in occupied buildings. - [Surface Preparation for Epoxy and Coatings](https://icgc.com.au/surface-preparation-epoxy-coatings/): Grinding to the correct CSP for epoxy, waterproofing and polyurethane systems. ## Contact - Phone: 0408 709 770 - Email: admin@icgc.com.au - Request a quote: https://icgc.com.au/get-a-quote/ - Based in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, serving Gold Coast, Brisbane and Northern Rivers, Australia