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skiddus_markus 30 January 2003 10:33 PM

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 31 January 2003 12:04 AM

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 31 January 2003 04:39 PM

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:D.

David_Wallis 31 January 2003 05:07 PM

wallpaper steamer

skiddus_markus 31 January 2003 06:07 PM

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

RaZe-=Buzz=- 31 January 2003 10:19 PM

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 :D

Scooby-Doo 31 January 2003 11:20 PM

Steam, it comes off a treat

fast bloke 01 February 2003 12:43 AM

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


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