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TilingIdiot
So today me and the Mrs decided it's about time to get our bathroom sorted. We moved into a glasgow tenemant flat about a year ago and now we have a bit of spare cash to continue renovating. Usually I know my limits with DIY and will get a porfessional in when I need one but im really keen to give this one a bash on my own and with the help of people on the forum.
With most Glasgow tenemants you're limited with what you can do in terms of layout as they all tend to be long and narrow. Ours is a bit wider than most but still not ideal.
Anyway, So we've chosen our tiles:
Floor - Polished white/cream porcelain 60x60
Polished Porcelain Bianco 59 | Topps Tiles
Wall - Everstone Botticino 30x60 -(chinese tiles, not convinced about quality but look the part) - £35ish per square metre
Mosaic behind shower, toiler - Lignum Scuro Walls and Floors Tiles -Wall Tiles, Mosaic Effect Tiles, Venis (Tile Factory), Wood Effect Tiles, Bathroom Tiles - Lignum tiles - Lignum Scuro tiles - 333x200mm
Before I go on, any feedback on this tile choice would be welcomed.
Anyway, So I started taking the old tiles off the main wall which tore the underlying plasterboard off with them. Bugger. Up at B&Q next day and carted back some new sheets of plasterboard.
The plan today is refix the plasterboard that was damaged and work our way round taking more of the tiles of and repairing the plasterboard as we go.
Before I start the actual tiling I have a few questions.
1) Is plasterboard a good surface to tile over?
2) Does it need to be treated first?
3) What adhesive would be best for my tile choice?
4) Mrs isnt convinced that we should tile to the ceiling as it is so tall (~10ft tall). I think we definately should. Whats your thoughts?
Pictures below:
With most Glasgow tenemants you're limited with what you can do in terms of layout as they all tend to be long and narrow. Ours is a bit wider than most but still not ideal.
Anyway, So we've chosen our tiles:
Floor - Polished white/cream porcelain 60x60
Polished Porcelain Bianco 59 | Topps Tiles
Wall - Everstone Botticino 30x60 -(chinese tiles, not convinced about quality but look the part) - £35ish per square metre
Mosaic behind shower, toiler - Lignum Scuro Walls and Floors Tiles -Wall Tiles, Mosaic Effect Tiles, Venis (Tile Factory), Wood Effect Tiles, Bathroom Tiles - Lignum tiles - Lignum Scuro tiles - 333x200mm
Before I go on, any feedback on this tile choice would be welcomed.
Anyway, So I started taking the old tiles off the main wall which tore the underlying plasterboard off with them. Bugger. Up at B&Q next day and carted back some new sheets of plasterboard.
The plan today is refix the plasterboard that was damaged and work our way round taking more of the tiles of and repairing the plasterboard as we go.
Before I start the actual tiling I have a few questions.
1) Is plasterboard a good surface to tile over?
2) Does it need to be treated first?
3) What adhesive would be best for my tile choice?
4) Mrs isnt convinced that we should tile to the ceiling as it is so tall (~10ft tall). I think we definately should. Whats your thoughts?
Pictures below:
