First tiling job after my course with UKPTT

[James De]

Hi guys,

I'm currently on my first job after finishing the 9 day course with UK Pro Tiling Training, which I must add was absolutely brilliant!!!

So after removing the 7m2 area of mosaic tiles the plaster behind the tiles just crumbled off the wall due to previous leaks.

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[picture of wall/plaster]

I'm thinking of dot n dabbing some Knauff Aquaboard to the brick walls. Can anyone tell me if there is a better idea?

I'm only boarding the area where I'm tiling (on both walls the bath/shower is against). Thing is, the good plaster which I'm leaving on the walls is an inch thick - hence the dot n dab so the boards meet the good plaster flush.

Many thanks
James

 

[Waluigi]

Because tiling is still considered a DIY trade by some people. Completely unjustified but that’s the way it is.

Same with decorating. Partly justified.

 

[Blunt Tool]

tilers can make plumbers look good shame it’s not always the other way

 

[Boggs]

Ah, we all secretly wish we were electricians though don’t we.
The Demi gods of the building trade, or so they believe.

 

[Waluigi]

For me it’s about job satisfaction. I find that having something to admire after a days/week/months work is the most rewarding. I just didn’t get that from Plumbing alone.

I can imagine the same could be said for an unskilled job like Electrician.

 

[Blunt Tool]

Never trust a trade that hides most their work behind walls or under floors is what my journeyman would always say, and never accept a cup of tea from them 😉

 

[James De]

I think tiling is one of those trades that is easily underestimated how difficult it is both physically and mentally.

Spot on!