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Good afternoon all
I am a newbie and would like to give tiling my new kitchen a go.
I have read the basic advice on the forum and although a great help I have 3 more questions:
1) In removing the old tiles, I have taken gouges out of the plaster. I was thinking of mixing some plaster and patching it up myself. Is there any product you advise for this?
2) Once the filling plaster has dried, will I have to prime the plaster before applying the adhesive?
3) I understand the basics of tiling, but am concerned with tiling down to the work top and up to the wall units. Do I apply the silicone sealant prior to tiling and lay the bottom of the tile onto it, or do I tile first and then put silicone in front of the tile.
I suppose lastly, do you advise giving it a go bearing in mind my inexperience or shall I give it a go?
Many thanks in advance for any help.
Regards
george0401
I am a newbie and would like to give tiling my new kitchen a go.
I have read the basic advice on the forum and although a great help I have 3 more questions:
1) In removing the old tiles, I have taken gouges out of the plaster. I was thinking of mixing some plaster and patching it up myself. Is there any product you advise for this?
2) Once the filling plaster has dried, will I have to prime the plaster before applying the adhesive?
3) I understand the basics of tiling, but am concerned with tiling down to the work top and up to the wall units. Do I apply the silicone sealant prior to tiling and lay the bottom of the tile onto it, or do I tile first and then put silicone in front of the tile.
I suppose lastly, do you advise giving it a go bearing in mind my inexperience or shall I give it a go?
Many thanks in advance for any help.
Regards
george0401