Levelling a wall before tiling

[AmateurTiler1981]

Thank you all very much. Great forum for people like me to get a better understanding of what I need to do and how to do things the right way.

Thanks again to everyone who contributed, I'll be sure to let you know how I get on.

 

[Old Mod]

Thank you all very much. Great forum for people like me to get a better understanding of what I need to do and how to do things the right way.

Thanks again to everyone who contributed, I'll be sure to let you know how I get on.

Yes, please do come back and let us know how you got on.
Thank you for the positive feedback, it goes a long way with the members, we all give our time for free and it’s always good to know it’s appreciated.

 

[Tiler Durden]

The shower screen will be fine. Definitely check the shower valve though.

 

[AmateurTiler1981]

Hi guys a quick update for you...... So everything was stripped out walls reboarded and started again. Update progress picture below.

 

[John57davis]

Tiler Durden thanks for your input too. Picture attached below the brown mortar bits are covering the new pipes but they aren't flush as you can probably see from the picture the pipes are still visible in parts. So the dark brown patches are slightly higher than the rest of the wall. Could I possibly use a cement and sand mixture similar to that used to conceal the pipes to level the whole of that wall?

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Not sure about the UK but in US we don't tile over sheet rock to begin with. I would remove all of it and use cement board or similar product. Do not allow it to set against pan like it is now as it will wick water. Also don't install finish fixtures until after you tile. Make sure you get the proper depth of valves and accessories so when you tile your trim fits properly. Honestly your substrate is not good enough to hang tile. Also make sure you waterproof it with Red Guard or similar product and before you hang your board put a vapor barrier behind boards. If you use plastic sheeting it needs to be at least 3mm thick. Good luck.

 

[John57davis]

Hi guys a quick update for you...... So everything was stripped out walls reboarded and started again. Update progress picture below. View attachment 109973

Looks very nice. Great improvement.