Advice on removing old tiles?

[postie]

Just be confident in your approach and explain the possible scenarios when taking off tiles .If the tiles take a few lumps out of the wall seal with pva then get wicks one coat plaster fill holes and level of with straight edge dead easy mate and charge accordingly .

 

[Paul Sh]

Acrylic primer BAL APD deffo not pva
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Leave PVA to the hairy arsed builders.

 

[DevonR]

I think it's important to let the customer know all eventualities as said above. Otherwise, especially if you get a twisty customer you could end up with them accusing you of the damage.
Forewarned is forarmed as they say. At least then they can figure this into the budget of the job as well.
Being honest with clients is a thing I think we should all look to do. Most will be happy you take the time to explain and will feel your giving a little extra value instead of trying to rip them off. May just make the difference in you getting the job as well.

 

[DHTiling]

Well Said Dev I Always Forwarn Customers Of What Could Or Might Happen
Best To Be Honest Up Front ( No Hidden Surprises For Customers )

 

[postie]

Acrylic primer BAL APD deffo not pva
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Leave PVA to the hairy arsed builders.

I mean pva the holes in the wall so plaster will stick to them.

 

[Varley]

I think it's important to let the customer know all eventualities as said above. Otherwise, especially if you get a twisty customer you could end up with them accusing you of the damage.
Forewarned is forarmed as they say. At least then they can figure this into the budget of the job as well.
Being honest with clients is a thing I think we should all look to do. Most will be happy you take the time to explain and will feel your giving a little extra value instead of trying to rip them off. May just make the difference in you getting the job as well.

Bang on Devo! Honesty is the best policy!!!

 

[GazLC81]

Ok chaps, thanks for the advice. I too firmly believe that you have to be honest with the customer.

I'll let you know how I get on.

Gaz

 

[DevonR]

Good luck with this matey.

 

[kapitan]

gaz its important to learn how to straighten walls and floors yourself rather than relying on plasterers!!

 

[GazLC81]

gaz its important to learn how to straighten walls and floors yourself rather than relying on plasterers!!

Totally agree mate, as soon as I get on my feet and have made some money back I will be doing a plastering course.

I went to look at the job tonight and turns out I was probably worrying too much! When I worned her what could happen she completely understood and mentioned that she knew a guy who has just finished a plastering course.

She asked me about tiling over the exsisting tiles which were pretty flat but managed to get her away from that idea. Would have caused a problem with getting the lid back on the toilet system anyway.

Just need to print the estimate and give it to her now!

Cheer everyone for your advice!
Gaz 🙂