window ledge

[graham31]

Hi i done a quote and the client wants the window ledge tiled.So i was gony cut it flush and tile up over it but i'm sure i've read that their is moisture issues and expansition issues.

So do i tile up over it or remove it?
If removing what do i put in it's place

 

[DHTiling]

You are right it could swell with heat or moisture.......chop it out and replace with plasterboard.....make good walls and tile once dry.....

 

[uug197h]

go over it with 9mm plasterboard then tile the plasterboard (works a treat)

 

[Olz]

I had a similar one and it chiseled off easily with a decent wood chisel.

I'll try plasterboard on the next one i come across John, sounds like a good tip

 

[graham31]

Thanks guys big help

 

[SnipSnap]

I would use a "aquapanel" or similar waterproof boards as on windowsills there is alot of condensation and water will accumulate there, especially in winter months.