[header] How to remove wall tiles [title] Protect yourself and your surroundings. [step] Wear wrap-around safety goggles, a long sleeved shirt, pants, and work gloves to protect yourself from sharp tile fragments, even if you plan to avoid breaking them. Clear the surrounding area and lay down cloth or tarp to protect fragile surfaces and make cleanup easier. 
[substeps] Protect ceramic shower pans and bathtubs from falling tiles by covering them with cardboard. Cover any drains as well, such as by putting tape over them.