12 You Need to Remove Tile Like a Professional Contractor Utility Knife – Score the caulk and paint lines first to keep your drywall intact. Putty Knife or Painter’s Tool – Wiggle it behind the first few tiles to loosen them up. Hammer or Rubber Mallet – Light taps help the tiles pop off clean instead of shattering. Mini Pry Bar – The real hero for prying off stubborn tiles without destroying your wall. Oscillating Multi-Tool – Cuts through old adhesive, grout, and caulk like butter. Shop Vac – Keeps your workspace clean and prevents shards from scratching your counters or getting in the floor! Drywall Repair Kit – you’ll either will 100% either need this or we drywall boards or both! Tarp - easily collect debris, roll it up and toss it away! Gloves - this stuff is sharp! Glasses - you don’t want to get it in your eye! Contractor trash bags - this will easily tear through normal ones! Mask if things are really getting dusty LTKFindsUnder50 LTKFindsUnder100 LTKHome