skiddus_markus

After removing the old tiles from the bathroom,the adhesive is firmly bonded to the wall and doesn't want to come off.Any tips on removing it?I was going to use a belt sander as a last resort but don't realy want the mess.

co55ie

If you are going to retile the walls I would just chip it of with a hammer and bolster and then replaster the walls where neccessary. Far less time consuming alot less messy and alot cheaper too as your sander belts will clog up really quickly.
If you are careful I think you will be surprised at what little damage you end up doing

skiddus_markus

Cheers Co55ie(sensible answer?).I spoke to my dad about it today nad he suggested the same thing.I suggested he come round and demonstrate.

David_Wallis

wallpaper steamer

skiddus_markus

I thought of that too-does it work?Might just plasterboard over the lot.

RaZe-=Buzz=-

yes a steamer will work - the adhesive will be a water based epoxy, so the steam will soften it and it can be scraped off.

Same thing applies if you want to re-use tiles - soak them in hot water and the adhesive wil come off

Scooby-Doo

Steam, it comes off a treat

fast bloke

get someone to plaster over it with 50/50 mix of bonding and finish. Get the same finish and save 100 man hours per tile