Removing bathroom tiles can be a challenging and time-consuming task. However, with the right tools, patience, and following these 11 steps, the process can be much smoother and easier.

1. Gather the necessary tools: Before starting the task, make sure you have all the required tools handy. You’ll need a chisel, hammer, scraper, flat-head screwdriver, safety goggles, gloves, and a dust mask.

2. Prepare the area: Put on your safety goggles, gloves, and a dust mask. Cover any exposed fixtures or sensitive areas in your bathroom with old towels or newspapers to protect them from debris and damage.

3. Locate a starting point: If you’re removing all the tiles from your bathroom, choose a loose tile or one that’s close to the edge of your tiled area to begin.

4. Loosen the grout: Starting at one edge of the tile (preferably a corner), use a flat-head screwdriver to scrape away at the grout surrounding it. Keep digging away until you’ve removed enough grout to see an obvious gap between the tile and its adjacent tiles.

5. Pry up the tile: Once you’ve created some space between tiles, use a chisel or scraper to pry up one edge of the tile gently. Be careful not to apply too much force as this can crack the tile.

6. Remove entire tile: After one edge of the tile is lifted up, slide your tool under it and apply pressure to release it from the wall or floor completely.

7. Clear away dried adhesive: Depending on how long ago your bathroom was tiled, there may be layers of dried adhesive on both the wall/floor surface and backs of tiles themselves. Use your chisel or scraper to chip away and remove this residue carefully.

8. Contain debris as you go: Collect broken or loose pieces of tile in a sturdy, disposable container like a bucket. Periodically empty this bucket to keep your workspace free from clutter and hazards.

9. Work systematically: Move to the adjacent tile and repeat the steps above, moving through your bathroom in a logical order. You might choose to work row by row or column by column, depending on your preference.

10. Clean up the space: After all tiles have been removed, ensure there are no remaining shards or sharp edges left behind in your bathroom. Give the area a thorough vacuuming or sweeping to remove dust and debris.

11. Dispose of old tiles appropriately: Depending on where you live, there might be specific procedures for disposing of construction waste like old tiles. Make sure you’re following appropriate guidelines when disposing of any debris from your project.

Congratulations! You have successfully removed bathroom tiles by following these 11 steps. While it can feel daunting at first, using the proper tools and being patient will have your outdated tile history in no time.