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[Sarah Rowley]

I'm looking for someone to tile the splashback area of my kitchen between the wall cupboards/extractor and worktop. The area is approx 2 sq metres and currently painted so there are no tiles to remove. The area covers one wall/plane and has 5 electrical sockets. The tiles are 45cm X 45cm, ceramic and 11.5 mm thick. It will require a strong, powdered, cement based adhesive and black grout to finish.

 

[Simon Dale]

You will also need a strong scraper to remove paint.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Gloves for black grout!

 

[Sarah Rowley]

You will also need a strong scraper to remove paint.

Will the paint have to come off the wall? Or do you mean for loose paint? Thanks

 

[Simon Dale]

Off the wall

 

[Sarah Rowley]

Off the wall

Ah, I wasn't aware of this so will make sure to mention it to anyone quoting. Am I right in thinking that because of the weight of the tiles the surface should really be sanded back to remove around 90% of the paint (something I read on a another thread on here)? Thanks

 

[Dumbo]

I can do it in August it will take about 2 weeks and I will need putting up in a hotel at your expense . But on the plus side I won' charge you much for the work

 

[Sarah Rowley]

I can do it in August it will take about 2 weeks and I will need putting up in a hotel at your expense . But on the plus side I won' charge you much for the work

Hotel is a funny name for a greenhouse in the garden, but that's ok stay as long as you want, I can provide your very own bucket and sponge for your ablutions and limited use of the outside tap. Oh and I was thinking of paying in off brand biscuits and conversation, ok?

 

[Simon Dale]

Glad people still have a sense of humour

 

[Qwerty]

Thank you for taking the time to share your job requirement @Sarah Rowley

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