Removing tiles

[doug boardley]

Only cheap £2.99 a box 150x150 wickes budget tiles!!!
It's just a makeover in existing shower cubicle.
It's about 7sqm(how long would this take a pro to redo?)

how long is a piece of string mate,? don't matter how long it takes you, as long as it's done right

 

[helpsy]

I think he means what tile are you fixing

Wickes 150x150 white ceramic budget tiles.

 

[aqua blue]

Sounds like you will need some aquaboard/hardibacker and tanking kit. If you go that route the job will be a breeze helpsy.

 

[helpsy]

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how long is a piece of string mate,? don't matter how long it takes you, as long as it's done right

I not worried how long it takes me to do it I just wondered(I know each job is different)about how long it should take a pro to do 7 sqm roughly(just out of interest)(150x150)

 

[White Room]

Check any variation in size with them mate

 

[helpsy]

Sounds like you will need some aquaboard/hardibacker and tanking kit. If you go that route the job will be a breeze helpsy.

What if the existing plasterboard is intact ok what do I need to do to it (PVA????)and excuse my ignorance what is a tanking kit?I've tiled on solid walls before but not plasterboard.

 

[doug boardley]

I not worried how long it takes me to do it I just wondered(I know each job is different)about how long it should take a pro to do 7 sqm roughly(just out of interest)(150x150)

personally I'd use rapid set adhesive in the morning have a long lunch and grout up in the afternoon and be home for teatime:smilewinkgrin:

 

[Scott]

Dont PVA it, use a proper primer. Read here fro more info, a valuble leson to be learned!!
http://www.tilersforums.com/tile-adhesive-grout-prep-forum/2511-p-v-versus-primers.html

 

[aqua blue]

This is a wet area, so a bit different from a dry area in preparation. Tanking means to waterproof prior to tiling. You will get all the advise you need from old threads and this one.

 

[doug boardley]

What if the existing plasterboard is intact ok what do I need to do to it (PVA????)and excuse my ignorance what is a tanking kit?I've tiled on solid walls before but not plasterboard.

i doubt very very much p/board will remain intact helpsy. You're best talking to your local tile supplier about the availability of tanking kits, very basiclly there are two types, paint on and membrane, both designed to stop water ingress into your substrate, both a doddle to install

 

[helpsy]

Are the combined grout/adhesive generally ok or are they frowned upon in the pro world?:yikes:

 

[doug boardley]

Are the combined grout/adhesive generally ok or are they frowned upon in the pro world?:yikes:

very frowned upon helpsy:yikes: a good brand bagged (powder) single part flexible adhesive and a seperate powder flexi grout is what you need.

 

[helpsy]

Thanks, I'm slowly learning!!!

 

[doug boardley]

I've been tiling nearly 30 years, and I'm still learning mate:smilewinkgrin:

 

[jay]

:welcome:helpsy just ask away :8: