Bathroom tiling - adhesive, grout and substrate advice
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:17 pm
Newbie here...first post.
I'm about to start a bathroom renovation....it's not DIY, i'm getting trades in, hopefully to achieve a better and long lasting finish without leaks.
It's just a first floor 6m² bathroom.
Floor build up currently consists of floorboards nailed to joists. The floor is a little uneven and sloping – about 35mm off.
Walls are all brick which are plastered.
The job requires all walls and floor tiling – 30m² in all.
Every tiler i have 'interviewed' for the job has given me different advice and recommendations on adhesives, grouts and substrates.
FLOOR:
What method do you advise to level the floor? WBP Plywood or tile backer board such as hardiebacker, wedi or other? And what adhesive should i use?
WALLS:
Some of the walls are currently painted, others around the bath are tiled. When i take the tiles off the wall, some of the plaster may come off with it. The walls are not square and true. So what would be the best way to square up the walls ready for tiling? Board or bond plaster? And what would be the best adhesive/primer to use?
I am thinking of using Mapei Kerapoxy grout for both walls and floor.
I need a reasonably economical solution.
I am also thinking of using a tanking kit such as Aquaseal around the bath area for peace of mind.
BTW would you use a bath seal UPSTAND strip to seal around a bath?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130578697911? ... 1438.l2649
Thanks in advance.
I'm about to start a bathroom renovation....it's not DIY, i'm getting trades in, hopefully to achieve a better and long lasting finish without leaks.
It's just a first floor 6m² bathroom.
Floor build up currently consists of floorboards nailed to joists. The floor is a little uneven and sloping – about 35mm off.
Walls are all brick which are plastered.
The job requires all walls and floor tiling – 30m² in all.
Every tiler i have 'interviewed' for the job has given me different advice and recommendations on adhesives, grouts and substrates.
FLOOR:
What method do you advise to level the floor? WBP Plywood or tile backer board such as hardiebacker, wedi or other? And what adhesive should i use?
WALLS:
Some of the walls are currently painted, others around the bath are tiled. When i take the tiles off the wall, some of the plaster may come off with it. The walls are not square and true. So what would be the best way to square up the walls ready for tiling? Board or bond plaster? And what would be the best adhesive/primer to use?
I am thinking of using Mapei Kerapoxy grout for both walls and floor.
I need a reasonably economical solution.
I am also thinking of using a tanking kit such as Aquaseal around the bath area for peace of mind.
BTW would you use a bath seal UPSTAND strip to seal around a bath?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130578697911? ... 1438.l2649
Thanks in advance.