Davyo Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 I have a bathroom that is fully tiled, 6" jobies that are shiny/smooth with a Georgian type ridged tile at about 4' running right round the walls, I want to change the bathroom to a more modern type with bigger tiles(undecided yet).I don't want to remove the tiles as this Would undoubtedly remove plaster etc.That would mean a whole re skim,so I was thinking of removing the ridges tile and then just tiling over tiles. Would it be advisable to score the old tiles (big grain Sanding disc)to make a rough surface so the adhesive would have some where to bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) You can get a ready mixed adhesive that is made for this. Just make sure existing tiles are stuck,tap every one and listen,if you take em off then just use wallpaper stripper to remove old adhesive then just seal walls with a proper bal wall sealer. If you get bigger tiles than 600 x 600mm then use a powered mix. Edited March 28, 2017 by vampire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Davyo take the old tiles off and do it right it's a lot less hassle than you think. No need to re skim the walls just as Vampire says BAL sealer primer and re tile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Davyo take the old tiles off and do it right it's a lot less hassle than you think. No need to re skim the walls just as Vampire says BAL sealer primer and re tile. We are having this done in two rooms at the moment. Yes there was some plaster damage but nothing that the tiler said couldn't be tiled over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted March 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Cheers lads,looks like it's going to get dusty lol, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 A good sharp spade works well ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 A three foot Gorilla bar hooked flush to the wall and dragged in behind the tiles works better. Pops them straight off into the bath. A spade can really dig into the wall no pun intended. Don't bother with a bolster as you will be there all day a tiled round bath to ceiling and wash hand basin would normally take a few minutes to de tile. Takes longer to pick them up. If you want a lend of the Gorilla bar your welcome to call in for it Davyo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) A three foot Gorilla bar hooked flush to the wall and dragged in behind the tiles works better. Pops them straight off into the bath. A spade can really dig into the wall no pun intended. Don't bother with a bolster as you will be there all day a tiled round bath to ceiling and wash hand basin would normally take a few minutes to de tile. Takes longer to pick them up. If you want a lend of the Gorilla bar your welcome to call in for it Davyo. Cheers bud, going to get someone in, I'll either brake something,flood the house or make a right mess.Best I go fishing and leave em to it lol. Edited March 29, 2017 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) I don't believe you, fitting all manner of in car electrical audio video devices and say tile removal is off the cards. Don't blame your for dodging it mind sharp nasty things when broken. Where do you go maggot drowning ? Edited March 29, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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