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    Best option when removing floorboards?

    Hello all! So, ive done a few tiling jobs with my old man before, but lets say that his methods probably are not the right ones! Now ive just bought my first home and am sorting the bathroom and kitchen and want them done right. Bathroom is currently a council installed wetroom, its all...
  2. S

    removing thick tile adhesive from wall completely

    Can anybody please help, we are removing the tiles from our kitchen wall and cannot remove the tile adhesive! We are trying to chip away at it, it’s quite thick but just won’t budge, we want to paint it afterwards. can anybody recommend something to remove thick tile adhesive. Thank you!
  3. Tony_C

    Removing transit wax from tiles

    @Paul..... I recently tiled a hallway with Ledbury Slate Grey tiles from W&F and i can't for the life of me get rid of the transit wax from them, i've used the trusty glass scraper and even that doesn't get rid of it, there is still a shine on the matt finish where it was in certain lights. You...
  4. J

    Removing tiles from a stud wall

    hi all, It’s been a while!! I’ve now moved up to Leeds so am rebuilding my plumbing/heating business. Anyway.. I’m quoting for a job to fit a shower which will mean stripping the partially tiled walls to retile them from bath to ceiling. In my head I’ll have to remove the bath and...
    • James De
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    • canada removing stud tile tiles wall
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  5. dg-1984

    Removing skirting for wall tiles, floor already tiled.

    Basically I have a tiled floor in a toilet with skirting in place, as we were not sure if we were going to tile the walls or just wallpaper. Now decided to tile the walls so I will remove the skirting, I just wanted to know how to get the tile to the correct thickness so it sits where the...
    • dg-1984
    • Thread
    • canada floor removing skirting tile tiled tiles wall wall tiles
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
  6. Zach

    Removing tiles and thinset to lay new ones

    hi all. I have tried to see if there’s a thread on this already. Apologies if there is. I’m buying a new build house that unfortunately already has kitchen and downstairs toilet tiles chosen. They’re already down And I really dislike them. So I’m hoping to remove them and the thinset and start...
    • Zach
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    • new build porcelain removing tile tiles
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    Removing stain from white quartz

    the wife decided to clean contents from inside oven, the ones where you put it all in a bag and pour in chemicals and leave overnight, well the bag had a hole in it and she decided to put a towel down and stick it on the tiles without me knowing. Came down in the morning looked it at it and said...
  8. F

    Removing scuff marks from black floor tiles

    I have laid some black floor tiles which have a slightly textured semi-matt finish. They are as hard as any I have ever used and a B**** to cut but they are now down. To my horror they scuff very easily and where I fitted the toilet there are some marks in the tile surface. I am not sure if...
    • Frazer Gould
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    • black canada floor floor tiles marks removing tile tiles
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Best Floor Tiles
  9. JordanLincs

    Subfloor prep advice

    So I have two new quotes and I'm a tiling virgin so want to be prepared for what to expect. Any tips on the subfloor prep is much appreciated. I'm panicking about making a mistake or drastically underestimating the time required to prep. 1. Old floor and wall tiles need removing and placing...
  10. D

    Removing old tiles and floorboards

    Hi Im trying to prep my bathroom for a re-fit, but am struggling with takin up the old tiles and floorboards. The tiles just chip in small peices, and the floorboard screws are impossible to get too because of the glue used on the tiles. I’m running out of patience... can anyone give me...
    • DoubleuXYZ
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    • floor floorboards old old tiles removing tile tiles
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Australia Tiling Forum
  11. jobdone

    Preparation Best way of removing adhesive and flees backing from screed

    I have approx 100m2 over 3 rooms to strip back the old adhesive and fleese backing left by the detria mat. It all has to come up as I need to meet and existing floor in one door way. What would be the best machine to assist me in this task. Many thanks David
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    Regrout job. Is my tiler removing enough old grout?

    Getting a bathroom regrouted, bit concerned tiler has only taken the top layer of old grout out. Thought at least 3mm of tile sides needed exposing for the new grout to adhere? Please let me know your opinions.
    • tp01
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    • find a tiler grout job jobs old regrout removing tile grout tiler tilers directory tiling job tiling jobs tiling work work
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tile Adhesive and Grout Advice
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    Bathroom Wall Help after Removing Tiles

    Hi All, I am after some advice. I have removed tiles from my bathroom but have been left with very poor walls where the adhesive has brought the plaster away. It looks like it is blocks which have been plastered onto directly so cannot reboard and tile onto that directly which is what I have...
    • richteesside
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    • bathroom help removing tile tiles wall
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
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    Removing adhesive from marble shower tray

    I'm changing a shower cubicle and the old one had been bedded to the tray with adhesive. I've scraped a lot off but it's still not smooth enough. Obviously I can't use anything acid based to clean it up so is it a case of sand and polish after?
    • WetSaw
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    • adhesive former marble removing shower shower tray tray wetroom
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Tanking and Wetrooms
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    Removing paint from plasterboard before tiling

    Hi guys, I cannot find a decent/fully applicable answer to this anywhere! Please help! Substrate is painted plaster board. It was painted 2 years or so ago by the house builders, trade white, so is all very sound. Tiles are 300x600 so I’m not happy with just scoring the paint to get a key...
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    Arrrgh! Damp after removing tiles!

    Just taken the tiles up on my present job. The floor is damp! I’m guessing that’s put a stop to this job until my customer sorts it. So annoyed!!
    • Ozzy
    • Thread
    • canada damp removing tile tiles
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice
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    Removing emulsion before tiling

    Hi folks, I'm about to tile a kitchen in a new build. It's about 6 months old so has that magnolia emulsion all over the place. I've given quite a low estimate so really need to finish it in one day. Was wondering what is the quickest way to remove relatively fresh emulsion? I'm sure with it...
  18. J

    Removing tile adhesive

    Afternoon all, Can I please just canvas you all on the best way to remove old adhesive when removing tiles. Do you have any tips and methods please? new to it all so all advice appreciated. Thanks
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    Surface Preparation after Removing Old Tiles

    First of all a big shout out to everyone that contributes to these forums in terms of help and advice - I don't post often but I really appreciate the tips that I've been able to pick up here - if only I had the time and money to put more of them into practice! Right now I am having a go at...
    • arpee
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    • old old tiles preparation removing surface tile tiles
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DIY Tiling Forum
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    HELP! I've ruined a patch of cementboard by removing a tile

    Help! I've totally screwed up! My DIY tiling job has gone pear shaped because I wanted to remove one tile that was more sunken than all the rest. Now I wish I had just lived with it. Basically, I tried to remove the tile so I could replace it, but in doing so, chipped two others. So they...
    • emikomary
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    • canada help removing tile
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Canada Tile Advice

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