For this residential project, the Slice It Right team was engaged to remove existing balcony finishes and prepare a second-storey balcony surface ahead of a planned renovation. As part of the process, the team carried out tile removal and levelling in Coogee, Perth, to create a suitable base for new waterproofing and surface treatments.
The project involved removing existing floor tiles and concrete screed before surface grinding was completed to create a clean, even substrate for the next stage.
The Challenge
The project involved the removal of bonded floor tiles and screed from a second-storey balcony constructed on a suspended slab. The surface needed to be properly prepared so the new waterproofing and finishes could be applied to a suitable substrate.
Working on a second-storey balcony added considerations for equipment operation, debris handling and site safety. The balcony environment also required debris and dust to be managed throughout the removal process.
Once the existing materials were removed, the slab needed to be ground so waterproofing and finishing contractors could begin their work on a clean, consistent surface.
The Solution
After assessing the balcony, suspended slab and existing floor condition, the team selected heavy-duty removal equipment suited to bonded floor tiles and concrete screed.
The removal process was completed in stages so the bonded materials could be lifted while keeping the balcony work area controlled. Debris was progressively removed throughout the works to help keep the balcony area organised.
Perth tile removal projects on balconies often involve more than lifting the existing tiles. Screed removal, grinding and surface preparation may also be needed before waterproofing can begin. Once the tile and concrete screed removal phase was complete, the team carried out surface grinding across the balcony slab.
The grinding process helped remove residual materials and prepared the surface for the upcoming waterproofing application. Dust control was used throughout the works to help maintain a cleaner and safer work area.
The Results
The existing tiles and screed were removed, and the balcony surface was ground to provide a clean, level substrate suitable for waterproofing and finishing applications.
The completed works provided a clean and level substrate suitable for waterproofing and finishing applications. This meant the balcony was ready for waterproofing and finishing contractors without a separate preparation stage.
This project shows why tile removal and levelling in Perth balcony renovations often needs to include screed removal, grinding and surface preparation before new finishes are installed. It also demonstrates how staged tile removal, concrete screed removal and surface grinding can help create the right base for future finishes.
For balcony upgrades, proper preparation can reduce the risk of uneven surfaces or leftover material affecting the next waterproofing stage.
Why Slice It Right
Slice It Right is a Perth-based, family-owned team run by brothers Clement and Mathieu. The team provides concrete cutting, drilling, demolition, asbestos removal and scanning for residential, commercial and civil projects across Perth, the wider metropolitan area and regional WA.
For balcony preparation projects like this Coogee renovation, the team assesses access, existing floor materials, debris handling and surface preparation requirements before work begins. On this project, tile removal, concrete screed removal and surface grinding were completed within one scope to prepare the balcony for waterproofing and finishes.
For projects that require Perth tile removal, concrete screed removal or balcony surface preparation, Slice It Right can complete the removal and grinding work needed before the next trade begins.