bal tile and grout in 1.

[grumpygrouter]

hey , this will seem like a right numpty question but... everything is just about in place to start bar 2 small sections of some old paper. it's just not for moving. i've been soaking and scrapping at these bits for ages. the top vinyl type layer has come off but i guess whats underneath is something other than lining paper as it isn't soaking up the water.
i can't find anyone that can loan me a steamer.
these pesky 2 bits are doing my box in!!!!
any trade tips for getting it off before starting?

Chisel them off and fill the holes with rapidset!

Grumpy

 

[dandare]

i have managed to get hold of a steamer so that's a relief.
another thing came to mind that i should check out with ye's, when i bought the whitestar i asked about primer, the guy told me it isn't necessary for the whitestar. he checked with another guy and he said the same no primer needed. is this the case? the tiles are going onto plaster and plasterboard.
thanks
dan

 

[Gazzer]

Its not often i use a primer on plaster or plasterboard when using bucket gear. If it doesnt specify on the bucket then it will be fine. I know some people like to prime and it cant do any harm just dont use PVA. If you want peace of your own mind then for the little cost the primer would cost, you may as well.

 

[dandare]

thanks. i'll have a read through the tub.
now on to aesthetics, he's bought a load of cheap white square tiles to do all of the bathroom, with white grout. i think it may look bland. WHITE everywhere, from looking at some of the images on here and a tile brochure i picked up it got me thinking of jazzing it up, stick with the squares but do a border black/grey tiles framing each wall.
do any of you have links to your own work or somewhere i can view different patterns etc.. to give me an idea of how it could look.

 

[DHTiling]

do any of you have links to your own work or somewhere i can view different patterns etc.. to give me an idea of how it could look.

Just have a look around the Tile Gallery.......on the forums...

 

[dandare]

just what i needed!
plenty of images to get me thinking.
ta