splashback i will be doing....

[Gazzer]

Will they keep them clean this time cos it looks rank at the moment.

 

[Mr Tiler]

haha I know mate oh and the tiles have been painted so don't want to tile on them

 

[pete f]

in this situation its your best solution how can you contemplate knocking tile off with cupboards and worktops in situ and not damaging anything?

 

[Mr Tiler]

I have time on my hands mate its not a paid job so can take all the time I need even if I have to use a grout rake to go donw the edging tiles with lol

 

[pete f]

ok tea bag crack on your like my kids they just dont listen

 

[Mr Tiler]

I am listening mate but unless its completely unavoidable tile on top of tile is not an option for me im just not confident it will last but I am confident that im capable of ripping it out without damaging anything and if need be I will take the cupboards out.

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I appreciate the advice honestly

 

[Ian]

With the right tools and a bit of patience, any tile can be removed from any place. Tile on tile should be avoided if possible, in this situation, it's possible. Take your time and remove them Ash, prep it properly, then tile it properly.

 

[beanz]

in this situation its your best solution how can you contemplate knocking tile off with cupboards and worktops in situ and not damaging anything?

Cover work tops with hardboard?

I personally ALWAYS remove the tiles. Tile on tile is for lazy cowboys IMHO.

 

[AliGage]

in this situation its your best solution how can you contemplate knocking tile off with cupboards and worktops in situ and not damaging anything?

Come again!???

 

[charlie1]

Electrical: You may need an electrician for the sockets!! You say it's a plasterboard wall? When removing the tiles , I give the plasterboard 50/50 chance of survival in which case you will have sockets hanging everywhere, these will need disconnecting prior to reinstall action of new plasterboard.

Joinery: you may damage the units attempting to remove tiles so be carefully, empty all units before you start I case you compromise any unit fixings otherwise you might get one falling on your head or even worse... The work top ;-)

Good luck mr T

 

[Mr Tiler]

yeh everything that's not fixed down or cant be unscrewed will be removed from the room I will get some fresh thick dust sheets to cover worktop with and tbh in this case I will be ok with removing sockets and taping up while I install the new p.b.... I will just start from the other side of the room to get a feel for the walls then when it comes to going around the units I should be warmed up lol thanks

 

[Sean Kelly]

Mr Tea Bag now is your chance to work with some 6mm Hardiebacker. Glue it onto the existing tiles and you have the perfect base to tile onto. Also, that electric socket is in a very bad place, I'm surprised it has not already melted!

I can't work out that 2nd picture. Is that valve up high (near ceiling)? I would not waste my time boxing it in. Just make a hole and grout or Silicon it.

Good luck.

 

[Mr Tiler]

the valve is approx 50cm above the worktop mate... what about the paint on the tiles? im getting confused a bit now about weather or not I should be taking the tiles off lol! I mean it would make life a lot easier to be abl to do so but I feel its not sound to do it! thanks

 

[beanz]

Mr Tea Bag now is your chance to work with some 6mm Hardiebacker. Glue it onto the existing tiles and you have the perfect base to tile onto. Also, that electric socket is in a very bad place, I'm surprised it has not already melted!

I can't work out that 2nd picture. Is that valve up high (near ceiling)? I would not waste my time boxing it in. Just make a hole and grout or Silicon it.

Good luck.

What if the splashback ends at an architrave? Why would you not box the pipes in? Boxing in is extra work, which is extra money, and an around better job.

 

[beanz]

That valve is 50cm above the worktop? Is that a waste pipe below it!?! I'm a little confused.