thanks for taking the trouble to contribute to this discussion - I know we should address the issue of damp - but was hoping to do it with minimum disruption- sort of knew all along this wasn't the best option to tile
we removed a solid fuel-burning boiler and exposed the chimney breast - this area has had constant heat for 30+ yrs
now we notice rising damp
my mother is in her eighties and can't face "mess" - like putting in a new damp course
could we just tile over it and hide the problem? Plaster...