I've bought a lot of tools in my life. Some great, most fine, a few that I regret the day I opened the box. So today I want to talk straight about what's actually worth your money on a job site, and what isn't.
I've had a career that doesn't follow a straight line, and I've come to think that's a good thing.
McGill University. A manufacturing company. Sales leadership in tech, SaaS, medical devices. Along the way, I learned what separates organizations that actually deliver from ones that just have good decks. I learned how to read a room, build relationships, and tell pretty quickly whether a product is something you'd stake your reputation on.
When I joined Eddy Floor Tools as General Manager in February 2023, I staked mine.
Three and a half years later, I have zero regrets.
Whether you’re a professional on the job site or a DIY'er at home, when it comes to flooring removal, you have various options depending on the job that needs to get done. In this article we will explore the various manual, electric or pneumatic tools that can be chosen to remove flooring, wall or ceiling coverings.
Ceramic tile is one of the toughest flooring types to remove — and there’s a reason. Tiles are rigid, heavy, and bonded with mortar or thinset designed to last decades. Removing them means breaking, prying, and scraping both the tile and what’s beneath it.
With the right tools, the job is totally manageable. The key is choosing the right method for the size of the project and the thickness of the mortar.
