Bosch PTL1 steamer

[AliGage]

Not really a "tiling" tool i know. But I've been after a steamer for a while now to remove paint prior to tiling.
Landed a side line job decorating a one bedroom flat in sheltered accommodation (which is where i am right now).
So i invested in the above mentioned steamer. Was more expensive than the others on offer which were around £25-£30.
I paid £70 explain the Bosch. A can i just say what a brilliant piece of kit. A lot more robust than the cheaper models and has made very light work of the wallpaper I've had to remove tonight.
Highly recommend. But there is one small negative. The gauge for water level is on the same side as the filler cap. So filling up from a tap you can't really see where you're at.
Other than that its ace!

 

[White Room]

I bought a cheapy for my hallway and that works fine but it won't be getting much use anywhere else.....

 

[Dan s]

Nice one Ali i'll have to get one I hate paper striping and the cheap ones only seem to last one job have you seen the festool manual wallpaper remover it's £150 and looks like a beast :yikes:

 

[AliGage]

My other half had one of the cheaper ones in the past to get some paper off at home. If i recall it just used to leak water everywhere and the square plate all warped and mishaped.
Not seen the one you mentioned but did local in Johnsons and saw some pretty big and expensive ones. Little excessive for what i wanted though.
Didn't want to spend as much as i did but glad i did now. As steamers go its brilliant. Lol

 

[Dan s]

The festools a twin teeth roller on a pole I think you'd need a steamer along side it looks good for gloss covered wallpaper
https://www.festool.co.uk/Products/...495747&name=Wallpaper-perforator-FAKIR-TP-220

 

[AliGage]

That thing looks lethal!
I am wondering if it would remove artex though. Might have a kitchen fit out job on the cards where all the walls have been artexed and i need to get it off!

 

[Dan s]

From what I've heard on festool forums is its very aggressive! I recon it would eat artex for breakfast, either that or get a youngster in to do it! lol