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Andy4k6
Hi,
Well I’m finally ready to start my first proper tiling job, after a trip to the tile shop I have this lot.
Adhesive for the wall tiles
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Floor adhesive (I have been told I can use this with my under floor heating and also on the wall should I run short of the other adhesive)
The wall tiles 10mm Porcelain
Now some photo's of my bathroom (I have now plastered over the undercoat since photos were taken and shower base will be fitted after tiling as it is designed to be)
Now for my newbie questions,
1) I have taken all the easy to remove paint off however what is left is really stuck on, can I just score this or do I need to remove it all?
2) I have 10mm tiles and have bought some chrome window trims (homelux from b&q) 12.5mm I am assuming this is the correct size with adhesive?
3) Where do I start in the room? I am assuming it's best to have the tiles line up with the bottom of the window so I don't have any odd cuts around the window, However I am also assuming I can’t start half way up the wall?
4) Is hardboard ok to use for boxing in the pipe or will it not stick correctly?
5) If you could give one good tip for a complete novice doing this, what would it be?
Many thanks for your help, I feel I’m about to embark on a very steep learning curve but I have no option as I can't afford to pay a pro to do it.
Andy
Well I’m finally ready to start my first proper tiling job, after a trip to the tile shop I have this lot.
Adhesive for the wall tiles
Floor adhesive (I have been told I can use this with my under floor heating and also on the wall should I run short of the other adhesive)
The wall tiles 10mm Porcelain
Now some photo's of my bathroom (I have now plastered over the undercoat since photos were taken and shower base will be fitted after tiling as it is designed to be)
Now for my newbie questions,
1) I have taken all the easy to remove paint off however what is left is really stuck on, can I just score this or do I need to remove it all?
2) I have 10mm tiles and have bought some chrome window trims (homelux from b&q) 12.5mm I am assuming this is the correct size with adhesive?
3) Where do I start in the room? I am assuming it's best to have the tiles line up with the bottom of the window so I don't have any odd cuts around the window, However I am also assuming I can’t start half way up the wall?
4) Is hardboard ok to use for boxing in the pipe or will it not stick correctly?
5) If you could give one good tip for a complete novice doing this, what would it be?
Many thanks for your help, I feel I’m about to embark on a very steep learning curve but I have no option as I can't afford to pay a pro to do it.
Andy
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