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Plastering & Rendering

I am removing tiles in our kitchen, will i need to 're-skim' the wall ready for panting?

Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.46 PM

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9 Answers

Roc builders

Rating: 5 out of 5
Harlow
Yes.Even if the tiles come off easily,what you will be left with will hardly be suitable for a paint finish.Its very unusual for tiles and adhesive to come off and leave a good,clean surface that only requires a bit of prep.
Answered15 February 2012
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Anonymous user

Take the tiles off and the answer you require will be right there before your eyes
Answered15 February 2012
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Davebplastering

Rating: 5 out of 5
Wisbech
Unfortunately you probably will have to have your walls re plastered . The grout used to stick tiles has a habit of pulling off the top coat of plaster . And also it's very hard to get all the grout off without damaging the top coat . You end up with scrape marks on the wall . Not a problem though a good coat of pva and a re skim. Hope this helps
Answered15 February 2012
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Anonymous user

Yes you will need to have the walls re skimmed to give a perfect surface for painting.
Answered15 February 2012
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hugh strain

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Harpenden
depends on how the tiles have come off ,if you are lucky all of the old tile residue may have come off without damage to the plaster,if not best re plaster for good results on tiling.
Answered15 February 2012
7

Scope Renovations

Rating: 5 out of 5
Surbiton
Hello, It depends, when removing the tiles is does any plaster come off with the tiles.If so then it is probably better to have it plastered.If not and tiles come off with realitive ease then you could get away with filling and sanding any bits that need it. Keep in mind when not replasterd it may look smooth when unpainted but when you paint it the light will show up all the flaws in the plaster work. I hope this helps stmcontracting
Answered15 February 2012
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hawtree plastering/artex

Rating: 5 out of 5
Pershore
yes normally adhesive on tiles will bring off existing plaster and leave very rough surface.
Answered15 February 2012
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Anonymous user

depends on how many dogs come out lol no it depends on how it looks but more than likely
Answered15 February 2012
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Total-Interior

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bexleyheath
Depends how they come off and the state of the wall. You need a flat level surface to tile on to get the best results.
Answered15 February 2012
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