Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?


I have found a sharp wide wood chisel of the sort intended for hitting
with a hammer useful against the most stubborn tile adhesive. But a lot
of it will come off with a wallpaper scraper if you are lucky.

Expect some collateral damage unless you have a very steady hand.

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On 12/01/2018 11:59, Martin Brown wrote:
On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but
I can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile
adhesive is still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a
clean surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?


I have found a sharp wide wood chisel of the sort intended for hitting
with a hammer useful against the most stubborn tile adhesive. But a lot
of it will come off with a wallpaper scraper if you are lucky.

Expect some collateral damage unless you have a very steady hand.

Expect a LOT of collateral damage.

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The Medway Handyman

GB Wrote in message:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?



Got a multitool?

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Very dust inducing though so wear a mask and have selective hearing when the
partner complains about dust being everywhere.....
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GB Wrote in message:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?



Got a multitool?

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On 12/01/2018 14:30, Brian Gaff wrote:
Very dust inducing though so wear a mask and have selective hearing when the
partner complains about dust being everywhere.....

The dust from a multi tool is far less IME than from a rotating tool -
it tends to just drop it straight down, rather than throw it about!


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John Rumm Wrote in message:
On 12/01/2018 14:30, Brian Gaff wrote:
Very dust inducing though so wear a mask and have selective hearing when the
partner complains about dust being everywhere.....

The dust from a multi tool is far less IME than from a rotating tool -
it tends to just drop it straight down, rather than throw it about!



Indeed.
It doesn't seem to have chance to gather enough energy to become
truly airborne in the same way as dust from say a disc or belt
sander.

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On 12/01/18 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?
destroy the PB and put up new, unless you value your time at 0.01p per
hour...

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On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?


There isn't one! Rip out the plasterboard and replace it - it's dirt
cheap. You don't have to skim the new board before tiling it.
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Roger Mills Wrote in message:
On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?


There isn't one! Rip out the plasterboard and replace it - it's dirt
cheap. You don't have to skim the new board before tiling it.

Plus at least two trips 1 to the tip IF they accept plasterboard,

1 at least to the shed in your car possibly with roofrack (and
friend for 8x4 sheets) then bagging up & carting all the old out
& all the new in, ripping out, tidying up, fitting new, cleaning
up...... And then get to do what you set out to....

Depending on area involved, I'd try getting the worst off too!

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Tim Streater Wrote in message:
In article , jim
wrote:

Roger Mills Wrote in message:
On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?


There isn't one! Rip out the plasterboard and replace it - it's dirt
cheap. You don't have to skim the new board before tiling it.

Plus at least two trips 1 to the tip IF they accept plasterboard,

Our tip takes plasterboard. They have a whole skip dedicated to it.


Good for *you*.
My nearest does too but others in the same area don't...
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On Friday, January 12, 2018 at 5:07:17 PM UTC, jim wrote:
Tim Streater Wrote in message:
In article , jim
wrote:

Roger Mills Wrote in message:
On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?


There isn't one! Rip out the plasterboard and replace it - it's dirt
cheap. You don't have to skim the new board before tiling it.

Plus at least two trips 1 to the tip IF they accept plasterboard,

Our tip takes plasterboard. They have a whole skip dedicated to it.


Good for *you*.
My nearest does too but others in the same area don't...
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The smaller size (1800 x 900) PB goes in most cars I would think

On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?


Tile over it.

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On Friday, 12 January 2018 11:28:35 UTC, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

Impossible. Replace the PB, adding insulation if it's an outside wall.
PB can be disposed of in garden soil if wanted.


NT

On 12/01/2018 20:53, wrote:
On Friday, 12 January 2018 11:28:35 UTC, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

Impossible. Replace the PB, adding insulation if it's an outside wall.
PB can be disposed of in garden soil if wanted.


NT


+1

I did our bathroom (well, shower) a few weeks ago. I was too lazy to go
and get PB, so spent several hours trying to remove the adhesive (very
well stuck), until I've had enough and went to get the two 8x4 boards.
100% false economy.

10 minutes to remove the boards from the wall + 10 minutes to remove all
the screws etc + 10 minutes to screw new boards to the studs.

JoeJoe Wrote in message:
On 12/01/2018 20:53, wrote:
On Friday, 12 January 2018 11:28:35 UTC, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

Impossible. Replace the PB, adding insulation if it's an outside wall.
PB can be disposed of in garden soil if wanted.


NT


+1

I did our bathroom (well, shower) a few weeks ago. I was too lazy to go
and get PB, so spent several hours trying to remove the adhesive (very
well stuck), until I've had enough and went to get the two 8x4 boards.
100% false economy.

10 minutes to remove the boards from the wall + 10 minutes to remove all
the screws etc + 10 minutes to screw new boards to the studs.


Go on tell us another :-)
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Wrote in message:
On Friday, 12 January 2018 11:28:35 UTC, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

Impossible.

For you maybe.


PB can be disposed of in garden soil if wanted.


Shurely easier to take to the tip than start digging your own
landfill site...

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On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:49:04 +0000 (GMT+00:00)
jim k wrote:

Wrote in message:

PB can be disposed of in garden soil if wanted.


Shurely easier to take to the tip than start digging your own
landfill site...

I assumed "if wanted" implied a heavy clay soil which would be
improved by the addition of gypsum (and perhaps cellulose too).

On Saturday, 13 January 2018 14:03:25 UTC, Rob Morley wrote:
On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:49:04 +0000 (GMT+00:00)
jim k wrote:
tabbypurr Wrote in message:

PB can be disposed of in garden soil if wanted.


Shurely easier to take to the tip than start digging your own
landfill site...

I assumed "if wanted" implied a heavy clay soil which would be
improved by the addition of gypsum (and perhaps cellulose too).

why does some idiot want to start discussing which he thinks is 'shurely' easier for the OP when he has really no idea. Yes it has its uses in the garden, and which is better for the OP to do is totally not worth imagining & debating. What a twit.


NT

Rob Morley Wrote in message:
On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:49:04 +0000 (GMT+00:00)
jim k wrote:

Wrote in message:

PB can be disposed of in garden soil if wanted.


Shurely easier to take to the tip than start digging your own
landfill site...

I assumed "if wanted" implied a heavy clay soil which would be
improved by the addition of gypsum (and perhaps cellulose too).



Don't be encouraged to gloss over the additional effort & time
spent doing it tho...

I wonder how many people have ever done it?
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On 13/01/18 18:19, jim wrote:
Rob Morley Wrote in message:
On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:49:04 +0000 (GMT+00:00)
jim k wrote:

Wrote in message:

PB can be disposed of in garden soil if wanted.


Shurely easier to take to the tip than start digging your own
landfill site...

I assumed "if wanted" implied a heavy clay soil which would be
improved by the addition of gypsum (and perhaps cellulose too).



Don't be encouraged to gloss over the additional effort & time
spent doing it tho...

I wonder how many people have ever done it?

I did have a 3.5 tonne digger though


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On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

Unless someone has used the waterproof adhesive (generally people
don't), warm water often softens it very well - how much it will soften
the plasterboard is another matter, but you've got nothing to lose
trying it.

I removed large amounts of tile adhesive this way in our bathroom, but
that was on plastered brick rather than plasterboard.

SteveW

In message , Steve Walker
writes
On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.
Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend,
but I can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile
adhesive is still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting
a clean surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

Unless someone has used the waterproof adhesive (generally people
don't), warm water often softens it very well - how much it will soften
the plasterboard is another matter, but you've got nothing to lose
trying it.

I removed large amounts of tile adhesive this way in our bathroom, but
that was on plastered brick rather than plasterboard.

Would a paper stripper steamer help?

SteveW

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On 12/01/2018 22:24, Tim Lamb wrote:
In message , Steve Walker
writes
On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.
Â*Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend,
but IÂ* can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile
adhesive isÂ* still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting
a cleanÂ* surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

Unless someone has used the waterproof adhesive (generally people
don't), warm water often softens it very well - how much it will
soften the plasterboard is another matter, but you've got nothing to
lose trying it.

I removed large amounts of tile adhesive this way in our bathroom, but
that was on plastered brick rather than plasterboard.

Would a paper stripper steamer help?

Probably, but I found just brushing hot water on to be highly effective.

SteveW

On Friday, 12 January 2018 21:04:04 UTC, Steve Walker wrote:
On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

Unless someone has used the waterproof adhesive (generally people
don't), warm water often softens it very well - how much it will soften
the plasterboard is another matter,

it's _the_ matter.

but you've got nothing to lose
trying it.

no, other than a 100% waste of time & energy

I removed large amounts of tile adhesive this way in our bathroom, but
that was on plastered brick rather than plasterboard.

quite


NT

Wrote in message:
On Friday, 12 January 2018 21:04:04 UTC, Steve Walker wrote:
On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

Unless someone has used the waterproof adhesive (generally people
don't), warm water often softens it very well - how much it will soften
the plasterboard is another matter,

it's _the_ matter.

but you've got nothing to lose
trying it.

no, other than a 100% waste of time & energy

I removed large amounts of tile adhesive this way in our bathroom, but
that was on plastered brick rather than plasterboard.

quite


NT


Exactly when was the last time you tried to do this?

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jim k Wrote in message:
Wrote in message:
On Friday, 12 January 2018 21:04:04 UTC, Steve Walker wrote:
On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

Unless someone has used the waterproof adhesive (generally people
don't), warm water often softens it very well - how much it will soften
the plasterboard is another matter,

it's _the_ matter.

but you've got nothing to lose
trying it.

no, other than a 100% waste of time & energy

I removed large amounts of tile adhesive this way in our bathroom, but
that was on plastered brick rather than plasterboard.

quite


NT


Exactly when was the last time you tried to do this?


Why do some ****s insist on continually declaring their armchair
expertise as "the only answer" to tasks they did "once, long ago"
& badly"?

Tells more about their cludgy psyche than they realise :-D
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On 12/01/2018 11:28, GB wrote:
Got rid of the old tiles in the kitchen.

Some of them were on plasterboard, and I have some holes to mend, but I
can cope with that. The problem is that some of the old tile adhesive is
still adhering to the PB. What's the best way of getting a clean
surface, ready for retiling, without destroying the PB?

Either skim it, or fix another layer of PB over it!


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