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    UK Does gypsum plaster stain marble?

    Hi, in anyone’s experience, would gypsum plaster irreparably stain marble tiles? In my bathroom, a half wall of white marble tiles has been installed, then, after fixing the tiles, plaster has been applied to the half wall above. A few of the marble dados look a bit muddy after this (even after...
  2. R

    Tiling over plaster - yes or no

    Seems alot of talk that 20kg per mtr2 is the max weight limit for plaster. Few questions 1. its plaster over brick and has been painted over the years. 2. its not fresh plaster its been up 20yrs or so 3. the plaster is not coming away or damaged the tiles will weigh around 22-24kg per mtr2...
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    Finish plaster repair prior to tiling.

    Hi, I’ve just crossed over from the plumbers forum for some tiling advice as I’m in the process of a full bathroom refit. I’ve removed a few tiles to see what the state of the plaster is like and on one wall (see pic) much of the finish has come away leaving what appears to be the bonding. Some...
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    Filling patches of plaster

    Morning all, I'm attempting a bit of diy tiling in my kitchen whilst off work. I've pulled off the old tiles where the old adhesive (luckily for me dot and dabbed) has pulled part of the plaster of in patches. What can I use to fill these patches quickly in order to spread tile adhesive...
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    Split face tile on plaster render behind log burner adhesive

    Hi all, I am planning to tile a full height panel of split face tiles to sit 3” behind a log burner on a plaster render on blockwork wall. I’m planning to score and scrape the paint off the plaster and then use Vitcas heat resistant tile adhesive. Tiles are about 23kg/sqm - planning to sit...
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    Plaster repair before tiling

    Budget renovation as I just bought the flat. Cavity brick walls, 1 external. Removed old tiles and lots of plaster came off with, varying dips from 1mm to around 10mm with bricks exposed in a couple of small spots. I know I need to move the adhesive and any loose plaster, but how best do I...
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    Tile/Adhesive/Plaster Problem

    I started removing the tiles in my bathroom today and the majority of the plaster has come off the wall around the shower/bath area (see picture 1 & 2). No matter how carefully I tried to remove each tile either the tile came away and left the adhesive behind, or it all came off with the...
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    Re-tiling on damaged plaster solid wall

    Hello, I have decided to re-tile my kitchen backsplash and have removed all the existing tiles. The walls are all solid with breeze / concrete block and a layer of plaster. I would appreciate advice on the following: 1. What is the best way to prep the existing walls? Images attached below. I...
  9. S

    What prep to do, cut plaster out?

    Hello everyone, Thank you for allowing me to join the forum. I'm replacing the toilet hand basin and needed to remove some old tiles because the size of the new basin didn't match up to the position of the old tiles. I have removed the old tiles but there is damage to the plaster wall...
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    Questioning the real weight load of plaster

    There are many blogs out there showing a table of maximum weight certain substrate - for example: https://www.toppstiles.co.uk/knowledge-base/tiling-background-weight-limits ...and they all say 20kg for gypsum-based plaster - so I'll assume we are talking about products such as multinish in...
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    New plaster work renovated bathroom. In ware in Hertfordshire SG129HF

    Small bathroom ready to go New plastered through. About 10 square meters
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    Painted plaster on kitchen splashback

    I am about to take on a kitchen backsplash with a standard metro tile and am looking for some advice. The surface is painted plaster, paint in good condition. Should the plaster be scored, sanded and then primed before tiling? Just keeping myself right as i have seen people with different...
  13. Rozza2022

    Backer board on plaster?

    Hi, I have to tile an area abovr the bath which will be a shower enclosure. Some of the plaster I've had to knock off and replace as it was blown. I was just going to tank over this before tiling, however approx half the area of the wall is still old plaster, and whilst it's not hollow it is...
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    Plaster removed with adhesive

    Good morning, I’m in the process of removing the old tiles from my bathroom wall before installing new large format porcelain tiles. As you can see I’ve lifted most of the plaster with the old adhesive and would really appreciate some advice. From scanning the forum I’ve seen people recommend...
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    Primer for new skim under waterproofing

    Hiya, just had a long discussion at Topps Tiles about which primer would be best to use under the waterproofing liquid. The technical sheet doesn't rule out to use the liquid on new skim (on bathroom plasterboard), provided it is primed first, but doesn't specify a primer. The store staff didn't...
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    Plaster coming off with old tiles... Help please

    Hello all, I have just taken the tiles off the wall behind my sink and some plaster has come off (see pics). Please could someone recommend a product to repair ready for the new tiles? Many thanks
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    Priming and tanking - various surfaces

    Hi all - we’re doing a bathroom refit and have some questions on best practices for tanking (we’ve bought the Mapei Aquadefense product, but the instructions are as clear as mud): (1) we’ve got plywood floor, onto which vinyl will be laid. Does this need tanking? If so, should it be primed...
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    Confused about tiles on lime plaster

    Hi I everyone. I have just had a wall re-plastered in my bathroom, using lime plaster. The house is Victorian and that is what was there originally. I am currently waiting for the new plaster to dry but I am a bit confused about which products to use. Part of the wall is adjacent to the bath...
  19. beginnerbob

    Tiling onto plaster.

    Hi. I hope its ok to ask a question on here. I am changing my shower surround. The tiles in my shower are tiled straight onto a wall (breeze block walls that have been palstered) The old surround was only just small enough for the shower tray. So much so that the tiles for my shower are cut...
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    Prep on walls masonry, stud, moistureboard and skimmed plaster

    I need help on what prep I need to do. I have read on the forums here and I seem to be going round in circles. I have a small bathroom which is stripped back to the following. wall 1 - masonry red brick wall 2 - masonry red brick wall 3 - part stud wall with top 1/4 moistureboard attached...
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