Sheer cubicle help please

[Sanke]

Hi all
Went to a job today to replace a built in sheer valve with an exposed one. Should ave only neede to remove & replace 2 tiles. However when removing them I discovered that they almost fell off the wall with no adhesive on the back of the tips. The whole back wall of the shower was loose & so was most of a side wall. No adhesive behind tiles at the joins etc or in the corners. The tiler ad even left in the spacers. Removed all the grout & several tiles just fell off the wall. The shower tray hadn't been let in to the wall so the tiles just sat on the edge of the tray. Resulting in some of the block coming away. The gap in places s big enough to put my finger in
I removed the grout with a rake which took ages. Is there a better way ?
When replacing the bottom row of tiles can I bench them slightly so that they come more over the edge of the tray ? Or is there a better way ?
The exposed walls are being replastered over the weekend. How soon can we reptile over it ?
Thanks all

 

[Stef]

I wouldnt even start replacing these tiles.

As soon as you touch any of these tiles then the job becomes your responsibility.

With the info you have provided then i would advise that the whole lot be ripped out & replaced.

Good luck on this one.

 

[Sanke]

I know but I can't run away. Just looking for some advice

 

[kilty55]

hi sanke ,now that you have found a bodge job i would advise the client THE ONLY WAY that you can proceed properly is to strip the lot and re do it.

dot and dab onto the block wall tile next day