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Joined: 6/26/2007
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Removing Ceramic tiles in bathroom and glue left on was to prepare for new tiles around tub. I have removed the tiles from the bathroom wall but the old glue with it's ridges is still on the wall. I plan to sand them down or do you have a better solution so that when I apply glue for new tiles the tiles will lay flat. Also once I sand them down do you think I need to apply something over them or just apply the new glue.
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Joined: 7/20/2007
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rwsmit2002: First.....Let me welcome you here to the Handy Forums Board. Your topic states that you are removing Ceramic Tiles off walls. Then your Post question isn't a question????? What is it you need help with???? Are you asking what to do about the glue??? Please be more specific about your problem area and what you wish to do.
"Oldman"
Wishing ALL a good day and a better one tomorrow from the central town of Owosso, Mi.48867
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Joined: 6/26/2007
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I have removed the tiles from the bathroom wall but the old glue with it's ridges is still on the wall. I plan to sand them down or do you have a better solution so that when i apply glue for new tiles it is flat. Also once i sand them down do you think I need to apply something over them or just ally the new glue.
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Joined: 2/21/2009
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It has been my experience to just cut out the drywall and replace it where the tile is going over it. It is faster than sanding or scraping the glue. Drywall is seven dollars or less a sheet and you don't have to finish it real pretty just seal the cracks when you tile over it. It has always saved me way more in time than the few dollars it does cost and your tile will be flat an straight.
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Joined: 2/10/2009
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Is this in the shower or tub area? If so, skip the drywall and put up cement board or a similar product. The big box stores and any tile store should have it. If the tile grout comes loose around the shower area and the drywall gets wet, it will have to be repleaced all over again.
Earl O'Connor Dep Chief (Ret) Waterford Works NJ If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It.
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Joined: 6/26/2007
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I've rmoved tiles and sanded down old glue on the walls to make the wall smooth to apply tiles. Is there a starting point for apply tiles to the wall. Do iI start on the big side wall first and then do the ends. Is there any set procedure for doing this and which wall to start first.
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Joined: 11/24/2007
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Find the center of the main focal wall. Mark a plumb line and start there, that way cut tiles are at the corners and can be trimmed for out of square spots,
Bob from coastal Georgia. 31323
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Joined: 7/19/2007
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To elaborate to what woodchuck said. After you make a plumb line check to see how your tile ends in the corner. You may have to use this line as a center line to avoid a sliver of a tile at the corner. When you reach the corner you should have more then a half tile when you cut it to fit. If you have to use the line as a center line make you put another plumb line half a tile away to set tiles too. Also make a level line and check what ever you are going to hit at the bottom, tub floor etc., Its really bad when you bring your tiles across and come to the end and your an inch away from the tub.I find it easier to work from a horizontal line anyways. Check to make sure horizontal and vertical lines are square. And after you do that go back and check again. Have fun.Greg
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Joined: 7/20/2007
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Go to Home Depot and buy their How Too book titled "Tiling 1-2-3". You will find most all of your answers there and several tips. It's worth the cost. No Home Depot....go to the Library and ck. out a How Too book on Tiling. An hour or reading will save day's of repairing misstakes.
"Oldman"
Wishing ALL a good day and a better one tomorrow from the central town of Owosso, Mi.48867
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