Shower tiling

[Bartlett]

Agree with aqua blue. Would be better to use the aquapanels or similar and so have just one substrate. Definitely better if you go down this route, may take longer, may be a little more expensive, worth it in the long run for sure.

 

[aqua blue]

Bartlet, I think my way would be quicker. All it needs is some 3mm or whatever strips to level to solid wall profile, three noggins lapped at each end, some quick chiseling on the existing door frame. Once that's screwed in to accommadate panels it's drlling the holes in the panels transfering those via nail to mark the drill holes for the solid wall plugs. Once those are knocked in it's just a case of some adhesive on the solid wall, fitting and taping. A competent DIYer could do this in a day easily and would'nt have to wait for plaster to dry. I don't think it would be that much more expensive either.

However, we all have choices.

 

[Bartlett]

You could be right Aqua, not so difficult and needn't be too expensive. Really I was thinking of someone who has not used tilebacker previously, but you're right, a confident DIYer should be fine.

 

[aqua blue]

......and a perfectly flat surface upon which to tile, even if you are not a confident tiler where could you go wrong? :lol: :yikes: ... Only joking notaclue!!

 

[White Room]

I'd use plasterboard, then tank

 

[notaclue]

Right, decided to take the advice & have ripped out the plasterboard over the door, damn good job I did that as it was supported by the worst timberwork I have ever seen :yikes:, amazed it supported the board, let alone any tiles!

Have cut back the old plaster & am inserting aquaboard over the entire area, setting it back into wall to give a flush wall.

Thanks for all the help

Sure I will have more questions later :smilewinkgrin:

 

[aqua blue]

ACTION- I like it. :hurray:

I'm sure someone here will help if you are unsure about anything.