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Problem with the score/steam method is it can blow the plaster or turn a good surface into a poor one.

Good man yourself! Yes removal is the way to go if it is not fully adhered. Either scrape off with blade/scraper/chisel. If it’s tough then a good trick is to trowel some cheap rubbish tub mix adhesive over it, then it softens up - about the best use of tub mix.

I hope your tiling is better than your mathematics….

I would rip that lot out and buy some rectangular tile instead, also make sure the pattern would not make you feel ill whilst using the bathroom.

Excellent advice from the lads, for £50 just do it - there is no “over the top” when it comes to preparation!! Sounds like you’re making a good job of it, well done.

Haven’t got the budget to pay a tiler, but now paying for two lots of ditra/tiles/adhesive…… Hey ho seen it all before…

Main problem here is that the tiles are absolutely hideous.

Oooops. To be honest I’d want that ripped out and started again- unfortunately all they have done is waste your tiles.

A proper wetroom is a joy to own and use, however it is highly skilled job to get fully correct in every aspect and there are far more ‘builders’ putting them in without the necessary skill and care. It is not something to do on the cheap or half heartedly - you are better to use a shower tray...

You could fill those missing bits with tile adhesive and let it go off. It will be much easier to get good coverage if the wall is smooth and flat .

When you say my first job, are you getting paid for this or is it diy? If you’re getting paid I pity your customer…

Ceiling is out Ali, the ‘tiler’ skilfully ensured his tiling was also out so it was parallel to the ceiling! OP this is “ day one” stuff; if the tiles are even remotely likely to be like this at the top, you simply start with a half cut tile at the bottom. In real life you have windows, bath...

Once old one out, take feet off the new one too and fit it on shims. This will be easier with an inflatable air wedge.

Not sbr on this, use acrylic primer 1 : 3 water

Is it dusty? Especially if you’ve cut with a grinder the board will be covered in dust, you have to get rid of this. Tbh I always prime hardie and the like as otherwise it sucks out the moisture from the addy too quick for my liking. I also tile on the smooth side of these type of boards…

In a similar situation I used a wrecking bar to break the feet off, then I could wriggle the machine out.

Well done, good job. Wall tiles are lovely, name/make/place of purchase please!

Overkill, not necessary if you are a good tradesman with skill.

Self levelling onto the screed, to give a perfrctly smooth finish, then the marmoleum.

Cut it with a fine toothed hacksaw and then finish it off with a metal file - perfect finish.