tiling over paint (yet again)

[Unregistered]

the artex is at least 20 years old speaking to the previous house owners

 

[White Room]

Don't use marine ply like that your'd be better of using plasterboard.

It's not a quick fix job

 

[doug boardley]

not guaranteed to have asbestos (will get it tested) but assuming there isnt what is the best way of getting rid of the paint and artex? Sanding would just take forever.. also where can I get that 6mm board that you are talking about?

doesn't matter how old your artex and paint is, tiles will not last on your wall:mad2::mad2::mad2:

 

[goatboy]

well I have signed up now... is there any way of getting thinner plasterboard for the job as I cannot find the other stuff mentioned earlier anywhere near me. (stoke on trent)

 

[goatboy]

ive found this Wickes  – Building Materials – Plasterboard – Vapourshield Plasterboard but that's about it... any good? and i still think at 9.5mm it would be too thick just going to measure up now

 

[Deleted member 9966]

where abouts in Stoke are you goatboy?

 

[goatboy]

out towards milton

 

[Deleted member 9966]

you need to get yourself to Tile Giant. There's one in Burslem and one in Longton. They stock a similar board to 6mm hardibacker.

But I do think you need to solve the paint and artex issue before overboarding. Maybe it's worth considering getting a couple of local tilers in to quote for the work? It might work out easier for you in the long run.

But don't let me put you off doing it DIY style, just remember you need to get your preparation right before you can tile.

GRR

 

[goatboy]

didnt realise you were from stoke too lol. Do you do tiling? or at least the prep work?

 

[Deleted member 9966]

didnt realise you were from stoke too lol. Do you do tiling? or at least the prep work?

Unfortunately I'm not that talented :lol:

But the forum has a "I'm looking for a wall and floor tiler" area where you can post an advert stating that you're looking for a tiler to quote on your job. There are a number of members in the local area who may be able to assist you.

I found this place as a DIYer about a year ago, and it's a goldmine of information and loads of professionals are willing to share their knowledge, so keep doing your research about the artex as there maybe another member on here who's been through a similar job.

GRR