Tiling in this wall!!

Mary1 · 30 Jul 2019

Hi, I'm in need of some advice please on what work would need doing to get the wall in the following pictures ready for tiling?
I'm having a kitchen fitted it's all going wrong and been done back to front, worktops fitted, but fitted badly ,so probably coming off anyway.

Is it a big job to repair this? Will the whole wall need doing or can it be patched up?

Many thanks in advance for any help!

PrenticeBoyofDerry · 30 Jul 2019

Tends to happen when tiles are removed from a dry lined wall. It's normal, should easily be repaired by a skilled plasterer.

Mary1 · 30 Jul 2019

PrenticeBoyofDerry said:
Tends to happen when tiles are removed from a dry lined wall. It's normal, should easily be repaired by a skilled plasterer.

Hi, thanks for your reply. Is it easy enough even with worktops in situe please?

PrenticeBoyofDerry · 30 Jul 2019

Mary1 said:
Hi, thanks for your reply. Is it easy enough even with worktops in situe please?

Ideally they would be off, just to prevent marking and damage. But can easily be done with them on.

Mary1 · 30 Jul 2019

Thank you, that's reasauring, just not sure if worktops will be replaced or not. I was wondering if a total novice could do it with a bit of research and effort? I'm a bit reluctant to get anybody in with the way things have gone so far.

Burnerman · 30 Jul 2019

Just speaking as the world's worst plasterer Mary, I reckon you could make a reasonable job using ready mixed plaster from Wickes or whatever plus a proper plasterers trowel......certainly good enough to tile on top of, anyway.
You've nothing to lose by giving it a go, but protect those tops with thick masking tape and a good layer of heavy paper.
John

Ps is that Wedgwood Blue Pacific I spy?
J.

Mary1 · 30 Jul 2019

Burnerman said:
Just speaking as the world's worst plasterer Mary, I reckon you could make a reasonable job using ready mixed plaster from Wickes or whatever plus a proper plasterers trowel......certainly good enough to tile on top of, anyway.
You've nothing to lose by giving it a go, but protect those tops with thick masking tape and a good layer of heavy paper.
John
Ps is that Wedgwood Blue Pacific I spy?
J.

Ooh that's good news, I'm definitely willing to try. I've watched some videos!! What I'm most concerned about is how much of what is already there do I need to remove?

Mary1 · 30 Jul 2019

Burnerman said:
Just speaking as the world's worst plasterer Mary, I reckon you could make a reasonable job using ready mixed plaster from Wickes or whatever plus a proper plasterers trowel......certainly good enough to tile on top of, anyway.
You've nothing to lose by giving it a go, but protect those tops with thick masking tape and a good layer of heavy paper.
John
Ps is that Wedgwood Blue Pacific I spy?
J.

Very similar but no bot wedgwood

Burnerman · 30 Jul 2019

Mary1 said:
Ooh that's good news, I'm definitely willing to try. I've watched some videos!! What I'm most concerned about is how much of what is already there do I need to remove?

The skim coat that can be picked off with a finger nail has to go but don't overdo it.....the wall can be sealed with a PVA solution which will help to stabilise things. You need to get your plaster coat pretty flat but you can add more plaster if needed. A genuine plasterer could do it in a flash (if you can find one)!
John

Mary1 · 30 Jul 2019

Burnerman said:
The skim coat that can be picked off with a finger nail has to go but don't overdo it.....the wall can be sealed with a PVA solution which will help to stabilise things. You need to get your plaster coat pretty flat but you can add more plaster if needed. A genuine plasterer could do it in a flash (if you can find one)!
John

Thanks it's very dusty so do I need to get rid of all the dust with a brush by scrubbing it?

Burnerman · 30 Jul 2019

You'll be brushing for the rest of your life, Mary

get rid of the loose stuff and give it a coat of the PVA solution.
John

Mary1 · 30 Jul 2019

Burnerman said:
You'll be brushing for the rest of your life, Mary get rid of the loose stuff and give it a coat of the PVA solution.
John

Ah ok lol obviously I don't have clue but i saw a video where they really scrubbed at it, glad I dont have to be thay thorough!

Burnerman · 31 Jul 2019

You may like to consider a timber window cill, of course - timber yards do set lengths and widths with a bull nose edge. Leaving an inch or so projection can cover a multitude of tiling sins

John

Mary1 · 31 Jul 2019

Burnerman said:
You may like to consider a timber window cill, of course - timber yards do set lengths and widths with a bull nose edge. Leaving an inch or so projection can cover a multitude of tiling sins
John

Ah yes, thank you, was wondering about what to do with the window sill. I asked the kitchen fitter if I could buy a wooden windowsill but he didn't know.

Burnerman · 31 Jul 2019

Sure you can - as the widths are usually more than the average plank of timber, MDF is an option and its fine so long as it is painted / protected or whatever.
25mm (1") is a typical thickness and its dead flat. Fixing with No Nails or similar adhesive is fine so long as the timber has plenty of contact to the adhesive.
John

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