Restoration work beneath a tiled surface can require individual tiles to be removed before the underlying construction can be inspected, repaired or dried. This becomes particularly important when matching replacement tiles are difficult to obtain or the existing finish needs to be retained.

TilexPro systems are designed to loosen individual tiles in a controlled process so that they can be lifted and kept for possible reuse after the restoration work has been completed.

The TilexPro system uses a chamber placed over the selected tile. A compatible hot-air blower supplies heat into the chamber, allowing the tile and adhesive layer to warm in a controlled area.

Once the tile has loosened sufficiently, it can be carefully lifted from the edges. Heating time depends on factors such as tile thickness and the existing installation.

The TilexPro chamber can be adapted to square and rectangular tile formats. TilexPro 30 is designed for tiles up to 30 × 30 cm, while TilexPro 50 extends the available working size to formats up to 50 × 50 cm.

Selecting the system around the existing tile dimensions allows the heated working area to be matched more closely to the surface that needs to be opened.

TilexPro is designed for both floor and wall tiles. Before heating, the joint around the selected tile is opened so that the tile is separated from the surrounding surface.

The preparation stage is an important part of the process because the tile edges need to remain accessible and protected while the individual tile is being released.

After water damage, moisture can remain trapped in an insulation layer beneath a tiled floor. Removing selected tiles can provide access for the openings and connections required by a professional insulation drying setup.

The TilexPro system performs the tile-removal step only. The subsequent drying process requires suitable insulation drying equipment, air connections and, depending on the method, additional separation and filtration components.

The TilexPro chamber is used together with a suitable hot-air blower, while a joint cutter is required to open the joint around the tile before heating. These tools perform different stages of the removal process and should be selected for the TilexPro system and the material being treated.

Additional tools can be useful for carefully lifting the released tile and removing adhesive residues before the tile or substrate is prepared for reinstallation.

The heating process raises the temperature of both the TilexPro chamber and the treated tile. The chamber is equipped with handles made from thermally non-conductive material to support handling after heating.

The tile itself can remain very hot after treatment, so appropriate handling and protective equipment remain important when it is lifted from the substrate.

TilexPro 30 is intended for smaller and medium tile formats up to 30 cm, while TilexPro 50 provides the larger chamber format required for tiles up to 50 cm. Both systems use the same basic principle of adjustable chamber positioning and controlled heating.

The appropriate version should therefore be selected primarily around the dimensions of the tiles encountered in the restoration work.

• measure the existing tile format before selecting TilexPro 30 or TilexPro 50;
• consider whether individual tiles need to be retained for reuse after the restoration work;
• prepare the joint around the selected tile with a suitable joint-cutting tool;
• use a compatible hot-air blower to heat the TilexPro chamber;
• allow for different heating times according to the tile and installation;
• handle the heated tile and equipment with appropriate care and protective equipment;
• plan the subsequent repair or insulation drying process separately from the tile-removal step.