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Tile removal-How loud and how long will it take?

3 years ago

Hello. I am in an upper level condo and I want to replace the tile floor in my bathroom. My subflooring is concrete and currently there is hadibacker boards then linoleum and finally tile. It is about 50 sqft. I will hire someone to do this but was curious if anyone can give me an idea of how loud this will be and for how long? The condo walls are thin. You can sometimes here people shut cabinets and use blenders. I'm always worried about making too much noise. I plan to schedule the demo on Saturday to avoid interrupting anyone that is working from home. I'll give notice to my neighbors that loud reno work will be done on Saturday to prepare them for the noise. Any idea of what to expect? Any other advice? Also, does anyone have information on a soundproof barrier that I can add to the harbibacker? I know the harbibacker reduces some noise but I might like a little extra protection.

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Tootsie

3 years ago

Condo associations have rules for construction schedules. Check that out.

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PRO
Woodhaven Renovations
3 years ago
depends on how easy the tiles come up. if they break easy and were installed well it could make it a louder job. either way it should only take a day.
kudzu9
3 years ago
Have you had the tiles tested for asbestos?
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PRO
Joseph Corlett, LLC
3 years ago
This isn't demolition for an amateur. Concrete floors on high rise condos can be hollow and structural. Breaking through isn't a good idea.
remodeling1840
3 years ago
In many areas you will pay time and a half for Saturday work. In addition, as Tootsie said, many condos, HOAs, etc don’t allow weekend work.
live_wire_oak
3 years ago
That’s a nope on Saturday work. M-F 9-4 is the the typical allowable work hours. With all units directly adjacent notified in advance so that they can make other plans. And, of course, the condo board’s notice and approval.

Condos cost extra for anything labor related because of all of the headache logistics. But a Pro can have a bath entirely demolished in a day. Then comes the transportation of the debris out of the unit and disposed of legally. Big headache. Big money.
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Charles Ross Homes
3 years ago
Hi, Whitney,

First, I want to thank you for your thoughtfulness. It's rare for someone to be so considerate of neighbors when undertaking a remodeling project.

It's difficult to estimate the time it will take for demolition without knowing a lot more particulars include what floor you're on, how waste materials will be removed, etc. I recommend you defer to whomever you hire to give you an estimate of the time and costs.

Best wishes for a successful project!
Louise Smith
3 years ago
It will be loud, louder and dusty.
ci_lantro
3 years ago
currently there is hadibacker boards then linoleum and finally tile.

What kind of tile (ceramic or vinyl)? In what order? Starting from the concrete floor.
kudzu9
3 years ago
I previously mentioned checking tile for asbestos previously, but I realized it's not clear from your post what kind of tile you're taking out. I meant that vinyl tile should be checked for asbestos, but if you were actually referring to ceramic tile, that's not an issue. However, you do mention linoleum and if that is really some kind of seamless, sheet flooring, such as vinyl, that should be checked as well as that material often had a continuous layer of asbestos as part of its construction.

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