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Removing newly-laid tiles around a wood-burning stove

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.32 PM

This is embarrassing. I had the walls and fascia around my log burner tiled today. The tiler was great and has done a really good job but I'm seriously regretting my choice of tiles. Is there any benefit in removing them quickly? Perhaps before everything has fully dried? Or will I end up butchering the walls underneath? It would be great to go back to the plain, plastered/painted walls that were there before... If this is unrealistic, might if be possible to paint over the tiles? If so, would I need to use a special type of paint to withstand the heat from the fire? I feel terrible asking the tiler for advice because this isn't his fault and he might be (understandably) annoyed. Suggestions welcome.

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1 Answer

L&J Harris

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

Basildon

It is ok to change your mind! if i was the tiler, i would like to be called back to remove them, just so i knew it was not my workmanship. Taking them up is quicker and easier before the tiles have set in position. If you take them off clean the walls with a scrapper to remove any adhesive so you go back to the smooth plaster finish. If you keep them in place yes you could paint over the tiles but you would need a special paint because of the heat, this would also depend on the type of tile used.

Answered22 October 2017